Sadly another raptor has been eltrocuted by a PG&E power line in Quail Valley. Animal Rescue Team, Inc. received a call from one of our volunteers who discovered this gorgeous male red tail hawk, still clasping a ground squirrel. After the bird captured his meal, in the vineyard, he flew upward towards the power pole. The bird and the squirrel were both electrocuted. The family has reported the sad ending to PG&E officials. This is the 2nd bird killed by the same power line in weeks.
We at Animal Rescue Team, ask that ALL property owners in the Valley PLEASE inspect any and all power poles, and lines on your ranch properties for missing insulation.
A call to PG&E is critical. We are losing these majestic birds as well as predators at an alarming rate, due to squirrel bait. Its our duty to protect
our wildlife.
Thank you,
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