Austin, TX
Baby bald eagle reunited with parent by Texas wildlife rescue
- A severe storm knocked down an eagle nest and baby in the Austin area last week.
- Rescue staff checked the baby for injuries and provided it with fluids and nourishment.
- After clearing the eaglet for release and being informed that its parents were still in the area, Austin Wildlife Rescue partnered with Texas Parks and Wildlife to renest it.
AUSTIN (KXAN) – A wildlife rescue in Texas treated a special type of patient for the first time last week: a baby bald eagle.
Several people found and brought the eaglet to Austin Wildlife Rescue (AWR) after severe storms knocked down a tree branch containing its nest last week. Rescue staff checked the baby for injuries and provided it with fluids and nourishment.
After clearing the eaglet for release and being informed that its parents were still in the area, AWR partnered with Texas Parks and Wildlife to renest it.
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Austin Wildlife Rescue (AWR) treated a special type of patient for the very first time last week: a baby bald eagle | Courtesy Jules Maron -
Austin Wildlife Rescue (AWR) treated a special type of patient for the very first time last week: a baby bald eagle | Courtesy Jules Maron -
Austin Wildlife Rescue (AWR) treated a special type of patient for the very first time last week: a baby bald eagle | Courtesy Jules Maron
“It’s always important to us to renest whenever feasible, since babies always do best when they can be cared for by their parents,” AWR Executive Director Jules Maron said in a statement to KXAN. “Bald eagles are especially important to keep with families, so we were so happy for the opportunity to renest.”
Using a make-shift nest fashioned from a laundry basket and nesting materials, officials lifted the eagle about 30 feet back into the tree. Maron then secured it with rope and zip ties.
“It’s definitely a little nerve wracking trying to balance on a ladder, secure a nest, and handle an angry baby bird of prey, but we have a pretty good method to our madness,” Maron said.
Landowners continued to check on the eaglet after its renesting. The AWR has reported that one of the eaglet’s parents has been seen multiple days at the new nest caring for the baby.
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AUSTIN, Texas — APD SWAT responded to a barricaded subject in East Austin Saturday afternoon.
According to police, the incident took place near the 3400 block of Kay St., and officers responded to the call at around 1:30 p.m.
Once officers arrived, they made contact with a victim who “advised of circumstances that met the state law requirement of assault with a deadly weapon family violence.” Shortly after, the suspect barricaded themselves inside the residence.
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Austin Police officers, SWAT, hostage negotiators, and Austin-Travis County EMS were still on the scene and the suspect was still barricaded as of 6:15 p.m.
People are being encouraged to avoid the area due to increased police presence, or stay in a safe location if they are unable to avoid the area.
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A 27-year-old Pflugerville man faces capital murder charges for allegedly killing his parents and his brother, according to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. The bodies of 62-year-old Armand, 63-year-old Jami and 31-year-old Noah Dahan were found by deputies conducting a welfare check Thursday at their home on Civorno Drive. Deputies said the victims had suffered gunshot wounds. https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/tcso-pflugerville-triple-homicide/
AUSTIN, Texas — The Long Center just dropped details on The Drop-In, a free summer concert series on the outdoor H-E-B Stage.
The Levitt VIBE Austin Music Series, which is partnered with KUTX 98.9, begins May 21 and takes place every Thursday except July 2.
On Friday, the center released the 23 artists performing:
- Bonnie Montgomery
- CAZAYOUX
- Como Las Movies
- Fastball
- Felt Out
- francene rouelle
- Girl Guitar’s Rhinestone Renegades
- Grace Sorensen
- Gus Baldwin & The Sketch
- Hayden Butler
- Jackie Venson
- Je’Texas
- KindKeith
- Lew Apollo
- Lindsay Beaver
- Los Desechos
- LUCIRI
- Mean Jolene
- Paige Plaisance
- Ruthie Craft
- Sue Foley
- Sweet Limb
- The Magic Rockers of Texas
A social media poster for the event also featured a redacted performer’s name, hinting at a surprise guest.
On Monday, the Long Center will open RSVPs for The Drop-In, with Long Center members getting first dibs on those RSVPs. Members also enjoy early entrance and a special lounge.
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