Isis, the second-oldest African fish eagle in captivity, has died
Visitors would go up to her enclosure and say 'Hello Isis' to which she responded with her iconic bird calls.
Scottburgh bid farewell to one of its most popular residents – Isis the African fish eagle.
Isis was the second-oldest African fish eagle in captivity worldwide and died at the age of 35 at Crocworld Conservation Centre last weekend.
She was found in 1987 on the roadside with a damaged wing, and was taken to the Centre for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW), but it was discovered that she would not be able to fly properly and in turn would not be released into the wild.
Luckily, she was able to find a forever home at the conservation centre where visitors had the opportunity to go up to her enclosure and say ‘Hello Isis’ to which she cheerfully and powerfully responded with her iconic bird calls.
Ryne Ferguson, the conservation centre’s bird curator, described Isis as ‘simply incredible’ and stated that she had touched many lives over the years.
“She lived a very good life and was able to live a full life for a bird in captivity,” he said.
“My hope is 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 will be missed by all.
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