May God Bless That American Bald Eagle

Ladies & Gentlemen,


I have a story to tell that I believe you'll find quite interesting. First of all I want to publicly thank "all" of you for your kind words referencing the Bald Eagle Jennifer & I rescued the other day. It was an experience I'll never forget the rest of my life and I believe any one of you can tell just how proud I am of my wife and her abilities to work so well with animals.


When we received the first call about an injured Eagle Jennifer was instantly concerned about the repercussions of Federal Law but she also knew the animal needed immediate attention. Unlike the City of Salisbury and the Salisbury Zoo, this household thinks about the animal welfare first and politics second. That is why we unconditionally took off to help this animal. We also knew we had 48 hours to do something with this Eagle and we followed the law to a tee.

Here's how the story thickens though. On Tuesday afternoon around 3:00 we received a telephone call from the main office of DNR in Annapolis. They actually called my cell phone and had a sense of urgency in their tone when they called. "Where did you capture this Eagle?" "Where did it go to rehab?"

Not being sure who was actually at the other end of the phone I stated I was not in the position to answer their questions as I had no clue who they were. I believe they instantly understood why I was on the defense and they said, let me start over again Mr. Albero. I have been on your Blog Site and I saw the incredible pictures of the rescue you did for that Eagle. Our immediate concern right at this moment is where the animal is at right now? They gave me their title at DNR and instantly convinced me that they were who they said they were.

I explained to them where we had sent the animal and they were instantly excited. It is "exactly" where they would have sent it and NOT the Salisbury Zoo! They went on to explain how my photographs told the entire story from beginning to end but my story on the Blog did not explain some of the details they needed to know.

"Someone" did in fact contact DNR in Annapolis in the attempt to get us into trouble for what we had done. We ALL know who that was! Nevertheless, I'd like to publicly thank that person right here and now because wait till you hear the ending of this story.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has formally asked Jennifer and I to become an official rescue operation for them. They have already forwarded the forms and Jennifer has agreed under certain terms to get set up right away. With her 18 years of experienced they would be honored to have us on board. We explained how we had rescued Foals last year and I couldn't be more serious when I tell you they wanted an answer right away as to if we'd do it or not.

They are also investigating the DNR representative that refused to go into the field to look for this animal the first day and then claimed they would be back there the next morning and I found out with a simple phone call they were off that day and never truly intended to be there anyway. I respect the fact that this is hunting season and they're quite busy but a Bald Eagle is a priority in this Country and they take this matter very seriously. I expect this to be taken care of immediately and as I know these people from DNR are following this Blog Site, we thank you for calling. We thank you for your interest and we're honored you want us on board.

Dr. Tragle has also sent very kind personal e-mail messages and firmly encourages Jennifer into getting involved immediately. Once again "someone" has tried to bring us down and in the end once again it turned out to be a God Send.

So we thank all of you for your support, kind wishes and even trouble making. Good things happen to good people. May God Bless that American Bald Eagle. It has just changed the lives of many other animals in desperate need.

Bald Eagle Update.....

Joe (and Jennifer),

I spoke with Erica (Miller, vet) at Tristate this morning and have an update on the bald eagle, although it is not good news. The wrist was hanging because the elbow was out of joint on the right wing. They attempted surgery to repair the damage last night, and found that the elbow was completely out of socket (radius & ulna removed completely from humerus), the surface of the joint was already beginning to break down and become necrotic, meaning even if they could have gotten the elbow back in joint (which they could not) the bird would have had severe arthritis it’s entire life, therefore not being able to fly well and then not at all. The eagle had to, very unfortunately, be euthanized.

The injury was estimated to have been there for at least 4 to 5 days or longer, and to be able to successfully relocate any joint injury it has to be fixed within 24 to 48 hrs of dislocation. I am really very sorry there wasn’t more we could do for him, but from the people who first spotted him/her, to you and Jennifer capturing the eagle, to transporting and treating it, everyone did there very best to help that awesome bird.

Please take comfort that he/she received a really awesome last meal, safe place to sleep, and all the medical intervention possible to save him and in the end we still helped the eagle by ending his pain and suffering in the most peaceful, best way possible. He wasn’t doomed to sit in the woods in fear, starving, cold, and in pain, becoming further and further debilitated and suffering and starving till the end, and for me, even though we won’t release him in the woods, we released him from his pain and suffering, and that is a good thing.

I really would like to thank both you and Jennifer for all your help with this little guy/girl and I know the eagle thanks you as well. Sorry to be the bearer of the bad news…

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If a male employee urinated on a windshield to defrost it with female employees inside the vehicle you would...
	Have them arrested
	Terminate them immediately
	Keep them on and attend classes
	Laugh it off and let it go

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Although millions upon millions of people would have watched it, how stupid are we actually proving to be as Americans?

I'll leave this whole thing open for a healthy debate.

Dats My Girl!

Two "former" Salisbury Zoo Employees who are out for the good of all animals collected this Bald Eagle for the last time to get her off to a Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington.

I wanted to make sure that Jim Rapp & Crew were able to see the Eagle removed and shipped off before the Feds get called in to arrest us. By Federal Law we have 48 hours to get this animal out to a Rehab Center, just so you know Jimbo.

Nevertheless, I have been bombarded with extremely kind e-mail messages and I/We thank you all! You can easily see why so many of the men at the Salisbury Zoo are jealous they could not be in my shoes and I actually don't blame them one bit! Jennifer is one very special Lady and second to none!

We'll keep you posted as to her rehabilitation and release date.

Dead Body Found In Delmar Transfer Station Pond

They weren't telling much but it was very interesting. They had one of the dive teams out there in the pond searching for something?

Aparently the young mans truck had been sitting there for at least two days. The red vehicle says, Browns removal service for funeral homes.

It's A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood.

I thought everyone might enjoy the beauty in nature and in colors within these two shots.

Have a great day!