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#Jackie the rescued eagle from #BigBear is alert and underweight
by Rene Ray De La Cruz
July 21, 2026"Jackie, the rescued bald eagle and mate of Shadow from Big Bear, is underweight, alert, perching and eating with assistance, according to the Ojai Raptor Center.
"The center delivered that message to Friends of Big Bear Valley, who reported on Monday that the Ventura County-based rehab center had not yet received Jackie’s medical test results, but was expected to within the next couple of days.
"On Tuesday, FOBBV shared an update from the Ojai Raptor Center, saying personnel there are awaiting test results for signs of #lead, #zinc, or rodenticide levels.
"#Rodenticides are pesticides that kill a variety of rodents, according to the National Pesticide Information Center.
"The most common route of exposure to lead for birds, especially in eagles, is through ingestion of spent lead #ammunition fragments and #FishingTackle, according to the #Cornell #Wildlife Health Lab.
"High zinc levels in birds are often caused by the ingestion of lead, according to the Merck Veterinary Manual.
" 'Jackie is anemic and has inflammation affecting her kidneys,' FOBBV said. “They are unsure of the underlying issue causing these symptoms. The center is working with several specialist veterinarians to determine the best supportive care for the moment.'
"FOBBV was also told that Jackie has more energy and 'is mad and fighting. That’s our Jackie, a strong and mighty eagle!' "
#EndangeredSpecies #EndangeredBirds #EndangeredSpeciesAct #JackieAndShadow #NewsFromTheNest #Ammunition #AmmunitionPollution #ProtectNature
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#Jackie the rescued eagle from #BigBear is alert and underweight
by Rene Ray De La Cruz
July 21, 2026"Jackie, the rescued bald eagle and mate of Shadow from Big Bear, is underweight, alert, perching and eating with assistance, according to the Ojai Raptor Center.
"The center delivered that message to Friends of Big Bear Valley, who reported on Monday that the Ventura County-based rehab center had not yet received Jackie’s medical test results, but was expected to within the next couple of days.
"On Tuesday, FOBBV shared an update from the Ojai Raptor Center, saying personnel there are awaiting test results for signs of #lead, #zinc, or rodenticide levels.
"#Rodenticides are pesticides that kill a variety of rodents, according to the National Pesticide Information Center.
"The most common route of exposure to lead for birds, especially in eagles, is through ingestion of spent lead #ammunition fragments and #FishingTackle, according to the #Cornell #Wildlife Health Lab.
"High zinc levels in birds are often caused by the ingestion of lead, according to the Merck Veterinary Manual.
" 'Jackie is anemic and has inflammation affecting her kidneys,' FOBBV said. “They are unsure of the underlying issue causing these symptoms. The center is working with several specialist veterinarians to determine the best supportive care for the moment.'
"FOBBV was also told that Jackie has more energy and 'is mad and fighting. That’s our Jackie, a strong and mighty eagle!' "
#EndangeredSpecies #EndangeredBirds #EndangeredSpeciesAct #JackieAndShadow #NewsFromTheNest #Ammunition #AmmunitionPollution #ProtectNature
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No surprise. #ChelliePingree voted against HR556, #JaredGolden voted for it.
Protect #Wildlife from Toxic #LeadAmmunition [and #FishingTackle]
"#HR556, a bill to prevent federal agencies from prohibiting or regulating the use of toxic lead ammunition and fishing tackle on certain public lands and waters, passed the House of Representatives on March 18. However, we are not done fighting this bill! Lead ammunition is a well-documented threat, leading to illness and death for millions of birds and other wild animals each year. Since there is no safe level for lead exposure, hunters, anglers, and their families can also be harmed. Please contact your US representative about their vote on H.R. 556 and urge your senators to oppose this bill."
https://awionline.org/action-center#/535
Bill Status and details:
H.R.556 — 119th Congress (2025-2026)
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025
"This bill bars the Fish and Wildlife Service (#FWS), the Bureau of Land Management (#BLM), and the Forest Service from prohibiting or regulating the use of lead ammunition or tackle on federal land or water. The bill makes exceptions for specified existing regulations and where the FWS, the BLM, or the Forest Service determines that a decline in wildlife population at the specific unit of federal land or water is primarily caused by the use of lead in ammunition or tackle, based on the field data from such unit, and the state approves the regulations."
House Roll Call Vote 93 119th Congress - 2nd Session (2026)
Passed - Yea: 215 | Nay: 202
(R 208-1 Pres=0 NV=9, D 7-201 Pres=0 NV=6, I 0-0 Pres=0 NV=0)Full voting roster:
https://www.congress.gov/votes/house/119-2/93#USPol #MainePol #ProtectWildlife #ProtectNature #LeadPoisoning #WaterIsLife #SoilIsLife #NatureIsLife
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No surprise. #ChelliePingree voted against HR556, #JaredGolden voted for it.
Protect #Wildlife from Toxic #LeadAmmunition [and #FishingTackle]
"#HR556, a bill to prevent federal agencies from prohibiting or regulating the use of toxic lead ammunition and fishing tackle on certain public lands and waters, passed the House of Representatives on March 18. However, we are not done fighting this bill! Lead ammunition is a well-documented threat, leading to illness and death for millions of birds and other wild animals each year. Since there is no safe level for lead exposure, hunters, anglers, and their families can also be harmed. Please contact your US representative about their vote on H.R. 556 and urge your senators to oppose this bill."
https://awionline.org/action-center#/535
Bill Status and details:
H.R.556 — 119th Congress (2025-2026)
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025
"This bill bars the Fish and Wildlife Service (#FWS), the Bureau of Land Management (#BLM), and the Forest Service from prohibiting or regulating the use of lead ammunition or tackle on federal land or water. The bill makes exceptions for specified existing regulations and where the FWS, the BLM, or the Forest Service determines that a decline in wildlife population at the specific unit of federal land or water is primarily caused by the use of lead in ammunition or tackle, based on the field data from such unit, and the state approves the regulations."
House Roll Call Vote 93 119th Congress - 2nd Session (2026)
Passed - Yea: 215 | Nay: 202
(R 208-1 Pres=0 NV=9, D 7-201 Pres=0 NV=6, I 0-0 Pres=0 NV=0)Full voting roster:
https://www.congress.gov/votes/house/119-2/93#USPol #MainePol #ProtectWildlife #ProtectNature #LeadPoisoning #WaterIsLife #SoilIsLife #NatureIsLife
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Here’s Why You Should Use Barbless Hooks When Fishing in Australia
Barbless hooks are common in Europe and are becoming more common in North America, but few fishers in Australia seem to even consider them. There are many reasons why you should go barbless - and it really makes sense.Black Bream caught on Alvey rod and reel with a barbles
https://slowcamping.com.au/index.php/2025/01/03/heres-why-you-should-use-barbless-hooks-when-fishing-in-australia/
#Fishing #Other #FishingTackle -
Here’s Why You Should Use Barbless Hooks When Fishing in Australia
Barbless hooks are common in Europe and are becoming more common in North America, but few fishers in Australia seem to even consider them. There are many reasons why you should go barbless - and it really makes sense.Black Bream caught on Alvey rod and reel with a barbles
https://slowcamping.com.au/index.php/2025/01/03/heres-why-you-should-use-barbless-hooks-when-fishing-in-australia/
#Fishing #Other #FishingTackle