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Page -5- It didn't take the Andersons long to feel at home here in Pine Knoll Shores. Although John has traveled quite a bit in his fourteen years in the Coast Guard, their last tour was five years in northern Maine. Since both are from a small town in Maine, they were very happy to find the warm and neighborly spirit that exists in our community. Cindy decided to discontinue working as a bookkeeper for the present and considering her schedule, one can't imagine how she would find the time anyway. Besides being Mommy to Jennifer 10 and 8 year old twins Joshua and John, she volunteers at both Camp Glenn School and Morehead City Elementary. She collects antigue tins (from tobacco, crackers, etc.) and joins in with the family on their rocket-launching expeditions. Somehow she finds time to sell Avon and welcomes calls from anyone interested in seeing her products. In addition to being the family's head astronaut, John is setting up a workshop for his woodworking hobby. This vibrant young family is certainly a welcome addition to our community. Jackie Davidian OWLS' PATIENT[S] OF THE MONTH: "PIPING PLOVER" Most wildlife rehabilitators' Federal permits prohibit them from caring for endangered species, which must be sent to specially qualified centers. I was, therefore, honored when my permit was not only renewed in 1990, but also stated that OWLS^was designated a^ an approved care center for endangered birds. But when^would we ever get"'one of these rare creatures?? Last week, we were excited to receive a call from the National Park Service - they were bringing us a piping plover! This small shorebird (related to the common killdeer) is highly endangered, primarily due to habitat loss. We swung into action...there's lots of red tape involved...notified U.S. Fish and Wildlife in Atlanta and the N.C. Endangered Species biologist, and told our veterinarian to stand by. With an endangered bird, all extraordinary measures must be taken to save it. WE WERE READY 1! The bird was admitted in shock and put immediately into the incubator to warm it. A thorough physical exam revealed a dis location of the hip joint...and the fact that this was a semi-palmated plover - not the rare piping plover. The moral of the story?? We discovered that we do consider every bird equal; the plover is wearing the same splint that would have been put on his rare relative. Our care plan has not changed, and we are just as pleased that he is doing well. His injury was probably caused by man and his nets, and we are helping to set that right. And we are proud that our professionalism has earned us the designation of authorized treatment center for endangered species. Next month - bald eagle???
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