UGA researchers identify, name toxic cyanobacteria killing American Bald Eagles

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?One last note: We found it very interesting how the researchers named the deadly bacteria:

“The naming convention for cyanobacteria is to use Greek for the genus—Aetokthonos translates to ‘eagle-killer.’ The species name is always Latin, and hydrillicola means ‘lives on hydrilla.'”

It is not only killing eagles but all kinds of water birds and even other raptors such as horned owls. But it was the alarming number of eagle carcasses found on several lakes in Georgia that triggered the research...

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https://news.uga.edu/identify-name-toxic-cyanobacteria-killing-american-bald-eagles-0215/

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This is extremely interesting, Di and I appreciate the efforts to do the research from both of you.? Thing is, Bald Eagles have had coot on their menu for at least several centuries of which I am aware and it seems only GA stands out with the poison having any major effects.? From friends in other states including AK, only a few of them have come across this with the coots.? I would guess maybe you're right and it only occurs in locations where those plants are thriving in great numbers.?

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Talk about big appetites, a long time ago former girlfriend who was originally from MN had two of them close to where she had lived as a child (until 14) and on three occasions, she observed at least one feasting on a Great Horned Owl!

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On 02/24/2021 11:01 AM Di <2curiousdi@...> wrote:

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One last note: We found it very interesting how the researchers named the deadly bacteria:
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“The naming convention for cyanobacteria is to use Greek for the genus—Aetokthonos translates to ‘eagle-killer.’ The species name is always Latin, and hydrillicola means ‘lives on hydrilla.'”

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It is not only killing eagles but all kinds of water birds and even other raptors such as horned owls. But it was the alarming number of eagle carcasses found on several lakes in Georgia that triggered the research...

https://news.uga.edu/identify-name-toxic-cyanobacteria-killing-american-bald-eagles-0215/

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Hi, Ray! Thanks for your interest in the subject matter. As I said in my initial email, given that the eagle population is actually increasing of late in our area, it’s very unlikely that the problem is happening here.  All the articles we read (and sent links to) clearly state that this problem has been only been observed in the southeastern United States. Hopefully they will get a handle on it soon before it does any more harm or spreads to other states....

Di

Burrowing Owl

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At Payen Road, El Dorado Hills.

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How cute is that !!

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Subject: [sacramento-birds] Burrowing Owl

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At Payen Road, El Dorado Hills.

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How cute is that!

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Troy Edson-Smith
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 10:27 PM
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Subject: [sacramento-birds] Burrowing Owl

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At Payen Road, El Dorado Hills.

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How can a little guy be so fluffy-cute, curious, and intense all at once? Nice backdrop, too!

On Friday, February 26, 2021, 10:27:18 PM PST, Troy Edson-Smith <troyes@...> wrote:

At Payen Road, El Dorado Hills.

Sandhill Cranes Yesterday over Folsom Peet's Coffee

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Troy

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Great shot, Troy! We saw and HEARD them yesterday morning flying over our house in the Pocket Area- in droves! What a beautiful sound! I never get tired of hearing them…

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More excellent shots, Troy! Morris and I both covet these photos! How wonderful you were able to spot him in such a beautiful frame! And it seems he hopped out just to pose for you!?Such a little guy but such a mighty presence! Thanks so much for sharing these with us all! Morris and I have half a mind to drive out to Payen Road ourselves to try to catch a glimpse of him.....

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On Feb 26, 2021, at 10:27 PM, Troy Edson-Smith <troyes@...> wrote:

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Cutest little guy I ever saw. Great picture.? Wondering about the loose feathers. Is he molting or did he get into a tussle with something?

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On Fri, Feb 26, 2021 at 10:27 PM Troy Edson-Smith <troyes@...> wrote:

At Payen Road, El Dorado Hills.

Purple Finch

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A Purple Finch has been visiting my feeder for the past week - see pic below..

And here is a link to some pics from Sailor Bar and Pershing Ravine taken last week, including the nesting Bald Eagle - the same pair has been there for at least 5 years:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?on=2021-02-16&place_id=any&subview=grid&user_id=subhashc&verifiable=any

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Fair Oaks

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What a beautiful finch! Wish we would get one of those to visit us!

And thanks so much for letting us know the Eagles are back! Hope they have three chicks again! That was so amazing to watch! Can’t believe it’s been a whole year already....?

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On Feb 27, 2021, at 7:24 PM, Subhash Chand via groups.io <SubhashC@...> wrote:

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A Purple Finch has been visiting my feeder for the past week - see pic below..

And here is a link to some pics from Sailor Bar and Pershing Ravine taken last week, including the nesting Bald Eagle - the same pair has been there for at least 5 years:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?on=2021-02-16&place_id=any&subview=grid&user_id=subhashc&verifiable=any

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What are you feeding that finch?

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Subhash Chand via groups.io
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 7:24 PM
To: [email protected]; sacsubcoho@...
Subject: [sacramento-birds] Purple Finch

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A Purple Finch has been visiting my feeder for the past week - see pic below..

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And here is a link to some pics from Sailor Bar and Pershing Ravine taken last week, including the nesting Bald Eagle - the same pair has been there for at least 5 years:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?on=2021-02-16&place_id=any&subview=grid&user_id=subhashc&verifiable=any

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He is eating sunflower seeds, which the House and Gold finches also like.

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What are you feeding that finch?

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Subhash Chand via groups.io
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 7:24 PM
To: [email protected]; sacsubcoho@...
Subject: [sacramento-birds] Purple Finch

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A Purple Finch has been visiting my feeder for the past week - see pic below..

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And here is a link to some pics from Sailor Bar and Pershing Ravine taken last week, including the nesting Bald Eagle - the same pair has been there for at least 5 years:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?on=2021-02-16&place_id=any&subview=grid&user_id=subhashc&verifiable=any

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Subhash

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#196

Thank you for sharing such wonderful pictures!

Lynn

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On Sat, Feb 27, 2021 at 7:24 PM Subhash Chand via <SubhashC=[email protected]> wrote:

A Purple Finch has been visiting my feeder for the past week - see pic below..

And here is a link to some pics from Sailor Bar and Pershing Ravine taken last week, including the nesting Bald Eagle - the same pair has been there for at least 5 years:

Subhash

Fair Oaks

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Great shot.

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On Sat, Feb 27, 2021 at 10:09 AM Troy Edson-Smith <troyes@...> wrote:

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Cooper's Hawks perhaps??

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I realize this is not a good photo but yesterday morning, I spotted these two high up in a tree and did my best in the morning light with my old phone to try to identify. Help? Wondering if they are Cooper’s Hawks because of that clear black cap on their heads. Thoughts? They were near the corner of Swanston & Muir Way in Land Park neighborhood.?

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I think you are right about Cooper's Hawks. The smaller male on the left and the female on the right.?

Cliff Hawley?

Sacramento, CA?

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On Wed, Mar 17, 2021, 9:02 AM Bernadette Del Chiaro <bernadette@...> wrote:

I realize this is not a good photo but yesterday morning, I spotted these two high up in a tree and did my best in the morning light with my old phone to try to identify. Help? Wondering if they are Cooper’s Hawks because of that clear black cap on their heads. Thoughts? They were near the corner of Swanston & Muir Way in Land Park neighborhood.?

Bernadette Del Chiaro?|?Executive?Director?
California Solar & Storage?Association
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1107 9th Street, Suite 820 | Sacramento,?CA 95814

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thank you!!

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On Mar 17, 2021, at 9:16 AM, Clifford Hawley <yellowhammerCA@...> wrote:

I think you are right about Cooper's Hawks. The smaller male on the left and the female on the right.?

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Sacramento, CA?

On Wed, Mar 17, 2021, 9:02 AM Bernadette Del Chiaro <bernadette@...> wrote:

I realize this is not a good photo but yesterday morning, I spotted these two high up in a tree and did my best in the morning light with my old phone to try to identify. Help? Wondering if they are Cooper’s Hawks because of that clear black cap on their heads. Thoughts? They were near the corner of Swanston & Muir Way in Land Park neighborhood.?

Bernadette Del Chiaro?|?Executive?Director?
California Solar & Storage?Association
?|?916.765.3224?mobile?| bernadette@...?
1107 9th Street, Suite 820 | Sacramento,?CA 95814

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Bernadette Del Chiaro?|?Executive?Director?

California Solar & Storage?Association
?|?916.765.3224?mobile?| bernadette@...?

1107 9th Street, Suite 820 | Sacramento,?CA 95814