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The Great Horned Owl: An In-Depth Study by Scott Rashid

10,000 Birds

As such, it is unsurprising that this book is liberally salted with first-hand anecdotes of owl close encounters, and indeed the eighth chapter is entirely dedicated to the author’s work with star-crossed owls that have one way or another wound up in peril. The book’s weaknesses are mainly in the organization of the text.

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The Medicine Bird

10,000 Birds

The buildup of lactic acid leads to decreased heart function, then to the death of muscle cells, then the breakdown of internal organs. Jamie Lindstrom of the VCA Northview Animal Hospital in Pittsburgh, and Dr. Erica Miller, formerly of Tri-State Bird Rescue in Delaware. Will she be releasable? It’s too soon to tell.

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India’s Raptor Rescuers

10,000 Birds

The sharp strings are a menace to passing birds – especially kites and other raptors – who cannot see them and sometimes suffer grievous, if not fatal, wounds. The first injured bird Nadeem and Mohammad ever found was a Black Kite. Watch this remarkable video about Wildlife Rescue, and read their blog.