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The eagle is also being treated for an injured wing

NATASHA NOWAK'S strong arms strain to hold Chunky Chip in position. “He’s probably the third largest one we’ve ever had,” she says. Chunky Chip, whose

NATASHA NOWAK'S strong arms strain to hold Chunky Chip in position. “He’s probably the third largest one we’ve ever had,” she says. Chunky Chip, whose

SARANAC LAKE — The Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation is providing monthly online “Loon Zoom” presentations about loon behavior, vocalizations, wildlife pathology and research.

Cape Cod Times Even though the use of lead shot for hunting waterfowl was banned in 1991, wildlife hospitals on Cape Cod continue to see 50-70 cases of lead poisoning a year.  Most of these tend to be waterfowl, such as swans, ducks and geese. Lead poisoning in waterfowl is an issue with a long history, not just in the Cape area, but nationwide.  Wild Care Cape Cod in Eastham receives and treats 10-20 patients per year, while the Cape Wildlife Center in Barnstable, a branch of New England Wildlife Centers, cares for around 50.  There are probably thousands more with levels of lead in ...