To everyone interested in the Evergreen cormorant –
The day Judy called me about this bird, I contacted the Game Warden who’d been monitoring the situation; he went to the cemetery the following day to re-assess capture possibilities, but could not find the cormorant. Coincidentally on the 26th, we received a call from Stoneledge Animal Hospital in Westbrook about a cormorant that had been brought to their clinic; this bird was reportedly missing most of one wing, and died that day. The staff had no information about the bird’s recovery location other than “Portland.”
I spoke again yesterday afternoon with the warden, who’d been in contact with the park personnel mentioned in Judy’s mail. They confirmed that the Evergreen cormorant has not been seen there for several days. It seems a logical conclusion that the bird that died at Stoneledge is the one from the cemetery.
Diane at Avian Haven
From: maine-birds@googlegroups.com [mailto:maine-birds@googlegroups.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 2:59 PM
To: Noah Gibb; Maine Birds; cwilkens91@gmail.com
Subject: [Maine-birds] Disabled Cormorant - Good News!
Hi, all. Following up on the good suggestions made by many of you, I have had gratifying conversations with a variety of knowledgeable and helpful folks including Laura at Center for Wildlife who referred me to the Portland Park Rangers. There I spoke with ranger Christian Wilkens (who is willing to help anyway possible) and his boss, Supt. Joe Eumais (spelling? who also is in favor of a proper rescue) who both have been monitoring the bird and Diane at Avian Haven who assures me that she and the Maine Game Wardens are also monitoring the situation.
Diane is going to speak with all of the experienced parties. They will assess the current situation to determine a responsible, reasonable plan for capturing the cormorant. I made it clear that many of us stand willing to lend whatever lay assistance we can - whether it would consist of muscle or finances - but that in no way would any of us presume to second-guess the experts re what should be done and how.
At this point, we can all rest easier knowing that the bird has not gone unnoticed.
Thanks for caring, all of you.
Judy
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