It’s already August. We are going strong.
We’ve tested each at-risk patient since the beginning of this thing and adhered stringently to our biosecurity protocols. Every single admission, to-date, tested negative for avian flu. Some other centers in the state have closed to waterfowl and raptor admissions, so we’ve experienced an increased demand.
Take a look.
On April 2nd, a kind neighbor brought in an American Kestrel that had been hit by a car.
The Kestrel was treated for a fracture at its wrist and head trauma. After a 2 month recovery, the bird was successfully released.
Kestrels are North America’s smallest falcon. For more information on kestrels, click here.
Our good friend brought in this woodchuck which was hit by a car. After treatment and several weeks recuperating, the woodchuck was successfully released. Good luck, woodchuck.
Thank you, Sam, for going the extra mile for this woodchuck!
Another year, another surrogacy. Just a few months since last year’s surrogacy came to a successful conclusion, another begins. This year, Jackson, our resident father Great Horned, has 3 new wards.
More on Great Horned Owls here.
This baby rabbit came to us with a broken leg. We were able to set the fracture. The patient healed well and was released over the weekend.
For more information about Eastern Cottontails, click here.
This snapping turtle was in our care for 8 long months. It was struck by a car by the banks of the Schuylkill river. Its shell was severed by the impact. After carefully fusing the sections of shell, the long, slow recovery began. But, snapping turtles hibernate during the winter. So, we provided room and board until the weather permitted a safe release.
For more information of snapping turtles click here.
