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My work as a wildliferehabilitator over the past forty-five years has allowed me a unique perspective on a disturbing trend. Consider this: ninety percent of birds treated at wildlife centers are admitted as a result of human interactions that have nothing to do with “nature.” The difference seems obvious.
Today’s blog was written by Kathy Hershey, co-founder of Utopia WildlifeRehabilitators in Hope, Indiana. We have no real way of knowing, but we surmise that he was raised illegally by a member of the public, and “imprinted.”. Guardians of human health, and a pretty awesome bird species as well … what a package!
This post is from Lisa Beth Acton, a wildliferehabilitator in Accord, NY. Lisa brings her to all kinds of gatherings to spread the word of wildlife (see Xena’s Facebook page ). For a while I was afraid they were too friendly and might turn to humans if they needed food, but I’ve seen no sign of that.
Predators and storms can wreak havoc and human intervention is sometimes needed for survival. Here are some examples of when a bird definitely needs your help and a call to a federally permitted bird rehabilitator is warranted. It is illegal to keep a wild bird. Unfortunately a bird’s nest location is not always perfect.
“Landon was raised illegally by a man who imprinted her and then released her. Both were wooed by Landon… Becci spent countless hours with our three crows as their human toy, entertaining them and giving head scratches. It is very sad indeed to lose such an inquisitive, beautiful and intelligent little friend.
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