THE beloved iconic resident at Crocworld, African fish eagle Isis (35) has died.
According to Ryne Ferguson, Crocworld Conservation Centre Bird curator, Isis was found in 1987 with a ruptured wing.
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“Isis was the second oldest fish eagle in captivity. She was found on the roadside with a damaged wing-back, was taken to Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife (Crow) for care, but was left unable to fly and could not be released into the wild,” says Ferguson.
Ferguson says he hopes that her legacy will be a lasting impact on those who met her, encouraging them to protect the environment so that her species, and the many other animal species have a future.
“Isis touched so many lives, most of which we will never know. The number of visitors who would come to the centre, just to see Isis, was just incredible. She lived a very good life and was able to live a full life for a bird in captivity,” he said.
The African fish eagle will be greatly missed by all she has touched, her carers, the centre staff, and every visitor who has come to the centre.
The Crocworld team is shattered that this Isis will no longer welcome visitors to the centre.
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