KNF Kisatchie Nest Cam E-3 ~ Andria Has A Seizure & Falls From Her Nest! Help Is On The Way! 12.8.23

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Breaking news: The rangers will be at the nest in the morning around 07:20am Central time to attempt a rescue. There are three other eagles on this lake along with waterfowl & other birds and it is unknown what has caused Andria's seizures and illness at this time.

Andria has been ill and experiencing seizures since yesterday. Tonight, she experienced another seizure and lost control and fell off her nest. The cam operators have been prepared to help and have found her on the ground via the canopy cam. Cody and Steve are making plans to rescue her as soon as possible and if she is found alive will take her to the LSU vet school. Andria is a very ill raptor and she needs all our prayers tonight! I will keep everyone posted with updated information on this matter. Andria and her mate Alex have two eggs on the nest.

Here is the pinned comment regarding Andria's health issues:

Dec. 7th 2023 ~ E-3: Just after noon today Andria appeared to be trying to cast a pellet and then had what appeared to be a seizure on the nest. A few minutes later she was able to cast a huge pellet. But she does still show signs of something not being "right" with her.
KNF's Wildlife Biologist, Steve, and Wildlife Technician, Cody, are aware of the situation and are keeping watch.
KNF has put out this statement: "2:20 PM bald eagle - We understand that Andria is having health problems at this time. If she falls from the tree, we will be able to retrieve her and get her to help. We will not intervene by climbing the tree."
Please try not to speculate at this time as the only way to know for certain what caused the health issues in Andria is to have tests run.
While this is certainly not anything we expected to happen, we just have to watch Andria to see how she is faring."

December 8, 2023 Update:
07:44:00 From Steve Shively, Kisatchie National Forest Wildlife Biologist:
"Obviously, Andria is big time sick. I thought she looked like she was recovering yesterday but now it looks like a long downhill slide. Maybe she will recover, but if I had to bet I would bet not.
We will NOT climb the tree to capture her. If she falls out of the nest, we will try to retrieve her and get her to LSU in hopes she could be saved then release her back if she is saved.
If she dies or is off the nest for a prolonged period it is not likely that Alex could incubate the eggs to hatching much less raise young to fledging alone.
There are lots of hazards in the natural world for all wildlife and eagles are not immune. Most wildlife, eagles included, manage to keep population going despite hazards.
Lots of eagles in Louisiana and their population is increasing. Unfortunate and tragic that this eagle is suffering like this and may die. But that's reality.
We all hope she survives and eggs hatch and young fledge. If she dies, we may discontinue streaming this nest, depending on circumstances.
As for outlawing hunting, will never happen, should never happen, as an avid hunter/fisherman, I would advocate strongly against it. Outlawing lead would be good, even if that's not what's ailing her."

Thank you for watching!

Video captured & edited by Lady Hawk

Courtesy of Kisatchie National Forest E-3 Nest Cam 2
Located in Kisatchie National Forest, Rapides Parish, central Louisiana

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