This fledgling peregrine falcon, a threatened species in PA, was treated for a week at Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center before being released back to Manayunk from whence it came by Art McMorris, wildlife biologist who is the peregrine falcon coordinator for the Pennsylvania Game Commission, who has done a wonderful job preserving this species. Thank you to Dr. Emily Seymour for doing the radiographs.
January 25, 2020 GOLDFINCH #2376 RELEASED
Goodbye, Goldfinch #2376. We will soon be releasing this Goldfinch back to where it was found. We release all adult animals back to their own territory. The Goldfinch was successfully treated for conjunctivitis, an eye infection to which finches are particularly susceptible. This bird 's treatment required antibiotic eye ointment, as well as 21 days of oral antibiotic to ensure the bird was free from infection and not a carrier. Although the bird probably didn't enjoy such a long captivity, this ensures freedom from disease before release. Good luck finch!
