Donna L. Cole 🦅
@AnnapCreative
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AP & SPJ award-winning investigative & multimedia reporter. Bird of prey rescuer. U.S. Navy vet. Wildlife photog. Often focused on "strange-acting bald eagles."
Annapolis, MD
Joined March 2009
Today is a milestone - in the cancer world, we like to celebrate milestones because it means we're still alive. https://t.co/i8A6LVRAUP
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After a diagnosis of breast cancer and a 12+ hour mastectomy left permanent nerve damage and debilitating pain, birds of prey helped me survive and I’ve tried to return the favor. Some of wha…
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There was another way of telling this story and WaPo didn't take into account the many people and organizations that don't lie, cheat or steal. This was truly unfortunate. Thanks to those who spoke up. https://t.co/UgDt66RKcZ
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Readers respond to a recent Post series about fraud in the VA disability benefits system.
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Hopefully WaPo writers/editors learn something from this. You don't just rely on numbers to tell a story that fits a one-sided narrative. In this case, the focus was entirely on those cheating the system, not those who don't.
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While at Sandy Point State Park today, these are the things I saw. I'll start with ARA Libertad heading up the bay.
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As I was watching two bald eagles majestically soar above Annapolis today, it occurred to me that most people have no idea how bad they smell. 🦅
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Also, I feel like we need more specifics on type of crane. Photo: Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
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The NTSB is investigating the collision Wednesday of two Amazon Prime Air delivery UAS (drones) into a crane in Tolleson, Arizona.
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helpless animals. I made the decision to let the photos speak for those that can't speak. I'm grateful to the photographer for sharing those photos and his words. https://t.co/gCsnVI0ZCB
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It’s believed a male fox and three of its kits were shot and killed on U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Station Ocean City in June, although no state or federal agencies have confirmed the exact numbe…
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because it was repetitive and didn't matter. As much as the story is about an alleged law enforcement officer or officers allegedly breaking laws, it's equally about law enforcement officers not able to do their job. This wasn't an easy article to write. It's sad and it involves
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Some of these (especially NRP) I had to reach out more than once. This is a complicated story that required a lot of learning by me and a lot of being able to explain the jurisdictional issues to my readers. In the end, I didn't use a lot of what these people said
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Congressman Andy Harris Senator Chris Van Hollen Town of Ocean City Ocean City Police Department Governor Wes Moore
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Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) Maryland Department of Natural Resources Maryland State Police US Coast Guard Maryland Attorney General
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A jurisdictional issue is preventing Maryland Natural Resources Police to investigate and if necessary, charge anyone with natural resources related crimes. Here's a list of everyone I reached out to:
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