9 November 07
Surf Scoter
This is what a surf scoter looks like, oiled. It doesn’t smell good either. This female is waiting in a warm pen till she’s stable enough to wash, probably tomorrow. There were dozens of pet carriers of birds in line to be taken in, weighed, assigned to a warm pen.
These others are in recovery and they’re able to swim, which is what they’re doing. And a red-throated loon. I don’t know how many of these birds will be this lucky.
There are thousands of affected birds, we’re getting reports. I need to go home now. I’ve been at it since 6:00 this morning. It’s going to be a very long weekend for a lot of people…
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The thing with feathers
barely recognizable
under the oil.
Shit. So sad and stupid. And while you are dealing with this, news on the radio of a big oil disaster in Russia. But a few people caring and even a few birds saved does matter, in itself and well beyond itself. Take care of yourself. I’m glad you sound as though you know your limits. xxxx