Argentina - The Bird Of Prey Doctor
July 2003 – 3 min 59 sec
REPORT INTRODUCTION
The region around the Iguazu waterfalls in Argentina is an extraordinary ornithilogical reserve. In his clinic, Jorge takes in and treats birds that are ill, wounded or victims of traffickers.
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The region of the Iguazu waterfalls, in the extreme north of Argentina, is a wonderful ornithological reserve.
Five hundred species of birds have been registered there.
Jorge Anfuso has lived and worked here for the last ten years.
Together with his wife, Silviana, he travels the forest paths every day, looking for birds.
These can be wild birds that are ill or wounded or else chicks which have fallen from their nests, and sometimes domesticated birds, like this one, which have strayed into the borders of the forest.
After a quick initial examination, this ARPIA, a vulture, is taken into quarantine. There it will be given a full medical check up. But, first of all, it will be fed to get its strength back. And it’s clearly its first meal in a while.
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This is a carrion eater. It must be a bird that’s been raised and fed by humans since it was a chick. He must have escaped from the place where he grew up. Apparently, he can’t hunt, he’s very weak and that’s why he was so easy to catch.
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But not all the birds have been found by Jorge. This crowned eagle, for example, comes from a zoo in Buenos Aires, where it was kept illegally.
This toucan was seized by Argentinian customs officers from tropical bird dealers.
Sometimes walkers come face to face with a wounded bird. This was the case of this ALGUILA VIUDA, an eagle, which was found with a bullet in its claw.
Unfortunately, the quarantine lodge never empties. New patients arrive every week.
Jorge endlessly struggles against poachers and illness, but also against private individuals for whom owning a wild bird is the latest trend.
After intensive care and isolation, the time for convalescence arrives and then physiotherapy. This can take several days or even weeks depending on the case. Jorge economises neither time nor love on teaching these birds to live again. This centre, opened in 1997, is a childhood dream come true. Already at the age of ten he was taking in and looking after wounded birds in the streets of Buenos Aires.
Today, hundreds have been saved, and some, like this one, have come a long way indeed.
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This bird was caught by some people in a fox trap and the family that caught it was surprised in the morning to find an eagle in a fox trap. Apparently it was very seriously injured and was given up for dead. It’s been a long job, both its feet were broken and it was in a bad way all round, both body and feathers.
In six months we’ve been able to get it back on its feet and now we’re on the point of releasing it.
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But, today, for Jorge, looking after these birds and sending them back to freedom is no longer enough.
Some of the species are seriously endangered and it’s time to think of repopulating. He has built his own reproduction unit. This pair of peregrine falcons, who are staying in it, carry all his hope.
The 2 birds will live together for several months away from prying eyes and agitation.
Hopefully, in a year’s time, Jorge will be present for the first births....
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July 2003 – 3 min 59 sec
REPORT INTRODUCTION
The region around the Iguazu waterfalls in Argentina is an extraordinary ornithilogical reserve. In his clinic, Jorge takes in and treats birds that are ill, wounded or victims of traffickers.
COMMENTARY 1 • CTL IN: 00’07” CTL OUT: 01’41”
The region of the Iguazu waterfalls, in the extreme north of Argentina, is a wonderful ornithological reserve.
Five hundred species of birds have been registered there.
Jorge Anfuso has lived and worked here for the last ten years.
Together with his wife, Silviana, he travels the forest paths every day, looking for birds.
These can be wild birds that are ill or wounded or else chicks which have fallen from their nests, and sometimes domesticated birds, like this one, which have strayed into the borders of the forest.
After a quick initial examination, this ARPIA, a vulture, is taken into quarantine. There it will be given a full medical check up. But, first of all, it will be fed to get its strength back. And it’s clearly its first meal in a while.
ITW Jorge ANFUSO • CTL IN: 01’17” CTL OUT: 01’42”
This is a carrion eater. It must be a bird that’s been raised and fed by humans since it was a chick. He must have escaped from the place where he grew up. Apparently, he can’t hunt, he’s very weak and that’s why he was so easy to catch.
COMMENTARY 2 • CTL IN: 01’ 44” CTL OUT: 02’40”
But not all the birds have been found by Jorge. This crowned eagle, for example, comes from a zoo in Buenos Aires, where it was kept illegally.
This toucan was seized by Argentinian customs officers from tropical bird dealers.
Sometimes walkers come face to face with a wounded bird. This was the case of this ALGUILA VIUDA, an eagle, which was found with a bullet in its claw.
Unfortunately, the quarantine lodge never empties. New patients arrive every week.
Jorge endlessly struggles against poachers and illness, but also against private individuals for whom owning a wild bird is the latest trend.
After intensive care and isolation, the time for convalescence arrives and then physiotherapy. This can take several days or even weeks depending on the case. Jorge economises neither time nor love on teaching these birds to live again. This centre, opened in 1997, is a childhood dream come true. Already at the age of ten he was taking in and looking after wounded birds in the streets of Buenos Aires.
Today, hundreds have been saved, and some, like this one, have come a long way indeed.
ITW Jorge ANFUSO • CTL IN: 02’41” CTL OUT: 03’14”
This bird was caught by some people in a fox trap and the family that caught it was surprised in the morning to find an eagle in a fox trap. Apparently it was very seriously injured and was given up for dead. It’s been a long job, both its feet were broken and it was in a bad way all round, both body and feathers.
In six months we’ve been able to get it back on its feet and now we’re on the point of releasing it.
COMMENTARY 3 • CTL IN: 03’15” CTL OUT: 03’40”
But, today, for Jorge, looking after these birds and sending them back to freedom is no longer enough.
Some of the species are seriously endangered and it’s time to think of repopulating. He has built his own reproduction unit. This pair of peregrine falcons, who are staying in it, carry all his hope.
The 2 birds will live together for several months away from prying eyes and agitation.
Hopefully, in a year’s time, Jorge will be present for the first births....
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