But now with the turn of events, losing our beautiful Ozzie last night at CROW I will share with you all the story......
Sunday evening I'm scanning facebook looking for any evening reports of Harriet and the new guy I call Slim ,Ozzie and M15 who have been missing since Sept 23rd and Ozzie since Sept 20th. Just hoping to read something about our Eagles. Then there's a post about an Eagle down in Heather Halle's backyard and she thinks it's Ozzie. OMG the SWFEC page just explodes and it's hard to get to Heather's accounts.She said the eagle was on the ground then tried to fly but ended up getting stuck in the barbwire fence the have. They called FWC and was told to wait until Monday before someone could come out there.She was advised my many viewers to call CROW which she did but being Sunday ,she couldn't get a hold of anyone. Thank God Joni O'Neil Henderson volunteers at CROW and was able to get in touch with Heather and tell her what to do for Ozzie . Joni was on the phone with those that she knows at CROW and had them ready and waiting for Ozzie. Heather did say that Ozzie had gotten himself loose from the barbed wire and was on the ground. He was on the ground 5 hrs. He was drinking from their pond. So anyway Joni had asked them to see if they can pick up Ozzie and move him. They did without any issues from Ozzie and had him on the porch waiting.
All this was going on while I had tried to contact Heather and had no idea she was in contact with Joni. I get a call from Barb and lets me know Joni had talked to Heather and was on her way and could I meet her .I said yes. Then I told Rick what I was about to do. He was very worried for Joni and myself going up on some one's land that did know us and we didn't know them and it's getting dark. He told me NO! Now I'm worried for Joni going by herself. What seemed like forever... Heather finally posted pics of Ozzie and told Rick it's him and I'm going to help Joni!!!
I call Joni to find out where she is at and let her know I will meet her at the gas station when she calls me. In the meantime I'm looking for a big enough box or something we can put Ozzie in. I have nothing. Joni calls and off I go . I meet up with her she has gotten the directions to Heather's home and we deiced my truck would be the best to take Ozzie to CROW.
Now it's dark after 8:000 pm and we are off to get Ozzie.My heart is racing and I'm sure Joni's is too. We head down the road and finally see rear truck lights with the flashers going. This is the spot, we follow the truck get parked and introduce ourselves. Heather is telling us the story and come to find out this day was her Birthday . Well how amazing is that ?! And to get an unexpected visit form Ozzie too. She said they see Eagles all the time but never had one stuck in their fence and stay grounded for so long. So we walk up to the front porch and to our right and way back from the front door in the dark a bit stands Ozzie on the blanket they used to cover and carry Ozzie. Ozzie was so quite and still that if you didn't know any better one would have thought he was a statue. I smiled so big and said" Ozzie buddy what have you gone and got yourself into now?' Ozzie just stood there. He looked tired and maybe closed his eyes a few times. We talked about the box they had and how we will get Ozzie and put him in the box. Joni took her towel walked around behind Ozzie ,I'm in front not very close but enough. Well Ozzie watched Joni walk around on the outside of the porch and come up behind him. Joni stopped and was very quietly talking to Ozzie when He turned his head sideways to look at her and still keep and eye on me. Now I have to tell you , I'm standing in front of Ozzie like I'm gong to catch him if he tries to fly off right? Ohh sure ! What would be your first reaction if you had an Eagle flying right at you ??? Yep duck came to my mind too.
Well thank God we didn't have to worry with that scenario. Joni put the towel over Ozzie's head and wrapped the rest around him and his talons securely. Now we have our bundle of Ozzie . Heather and her hubby were readying the tote they had. Both Joni and I decided we would leave Ozzie in her arms all wrapped up and get in the truck and go. We thank them for letting everyone know and for taking such good care of Ozzie until. we got there. As Heather's Hubby and I are loading Joni and Ozzie in the truck Heather comes out of the house with their daughter and she waves bye,bye to Ozzie. OMG that was soo sweet .
So off we go heading to CROW. Joni is in the back set with Ozzie just talking so soft and sweet to Ozzie. He is very relaxed and I'm Ozzie and miss Daisy's Chauffeur...LOL We had to stop at the convenience store real quick. Before I left the house to meet with Joni in the first place, my check oil light comes on .. so I had to get a quart of oil.Soo I pull in leave the truck on and get my oil. Ok with that all done off we go again. Joni and I are talking then Joni talks so softly to Ozzie . Again I ask Ozzie what has he gotten himself into . Of course you know he doesn't answer me. At one point Joni says "I think he isn't breathing" OMG I said don't say that. Joni said 'Oh no,He's breathing" I think Ozzie was just so relaxed sitting in Joni's arms and her talking so softly and sweet to him.
At one stop light Joni said "Dee turn around " so I did and there is Ozzie looking at me . Awww I just melted. Kiddling I told Joni maybe you should keep his eyes covered so he couldn't see how fast I was going and the street light whizzing by.LOL... No I was doing the speed limit. I had precious cargo with me and I wanted to get all of us there safe and sound. A couple of times Ozzie got a little antsy and I had to close up my window. Could you imagine the look on other people's faces seeing a full grown Eagle flying out my window not to mention the possible claw markers I would have and a accident to boot. Try to explain that one to the cops and your insurance company.
We pay the toll and over the bridge we go heading for CROW. Oh my it's so dark out there and I have no idea where we're going so Joni had to tell me.
Finally we get to the dive and in we go back to the Hospital . They are waiting for because of Joni calling them. I park get out and don't you know I find that one rock that I end up twisting my left ankle. OMG I'm seeing stars and not the ones in the sky.I'm surprised I didn't scare Ozzie and Joni when I grabbed a hold of the truck. I steaded myself and walk around to open the door for Joni. Up the stairs and they open the door for us. Joni walks in and hands over Ozzie to the very capable people that have waited for us to get him there. They gently lay Ozzie down on the examining table, I head the the restroom and Joni is telling them all that she knows. I come back,Joni is filling out a report and I'm peeking around the doorframe watching. They are so gentle.I think it's Dr Molly that is checking Ozzie out. Every bone in this wings , his breast bone,moving his wings and checking the wounds. Then checked his talons and I was looking at his pinky toe real good. It looked better than what we thought it would. They give us just a quick assessment. Oh and they weighed him too.
Of course Joni and I are like to mother hens watching every move they made to make sure Ozzie was ok.Satisfied that they did a good job and plus they told us he would have ex-rays and all tomorrow ,we left Ozzie in great care. Joni and I leave and head home. Both just soo excited and feeling good knowing Ozzie was in good hands now.
Joni lets the others know Ozzie's ok from just the quick check up and will have more in the morning after CROW's Dr Barron Had a chance to check him over.
I take Joni back to her car and head home feeling good knowing where Ozzie was at. I arrive home at 11:00 pm. I check facebook real quick then go to bed.
The rest you all know.
So now here we are..........
I don't know if you all know or remember ,we lost two very dear friends from the nest this yr. I have heard it said it runs in three's . Well we've had our third and now Ozzie ,Nora and Jim are flying high and free. Please keep watch over us all here .Ozzie fly with E3 & E5 and keep an Eagle eye on Harriet As she now tries to find her way with out you. And Please watch over PB/FV/M15 where he maybe and if he is with you.....Be Nice
Ozzie my Buddy... I will always remember you and miss you with all my heart !
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| Ozzie 9/19/14........ RIP Sweet Ozzie 9/29/15 |
