10,000 Birds
MAY 8, 2015
I have been a wild bird rehabilitator for 25 years. I have received countless numbers of wild birds mangled and/or killed by outdoor/feral cats, such as the Orange-crowned Warbler pictured here. I look at these birds, and am enraged by how cruel and callous human beings can be. Is it the fault of the cats?
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 15, 2013
Tamarack’s veterinarian, Dr. Kevin Ramey of Animal Ark Pet Hospital in Erie, PA (who donates his time), treated her with non-steroidal anti-inflammatories and antibiotics, then five days later, surgically removed one hopelessly damaged talon. She is a medicine bird. Will she be releasable? It’s too soon to tell.
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10,000 Birds
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
It seemed whoever set the trap had ‘released’ the injured eagle upon finding him, as the bird could not have freed himself without the loss of the entire foot. The wound was also very contaminated with dirt and debris. This bird was lucky to be found and rescued by a Good Samaritan in this remote area.
10,000 Birds
APRIL 8, 2016
And I was pecked in the eye by my pet chicken, does that count?”. “I My parrots have nailed me harder than any wild bird,” said Jodi Swenson. My vets wanted to send me to the ER immediately, but I said ‘Forget it, I’ve got the damned bird restrained so I’m not letting go now!’ Even worse, we have… (shudder)… June bugs!”. “My
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
You know there is probably some evil backstory if Wikipedia talks of a “complex” legacy of Raffles – further detailing that “he was ultimately an imperialist benefiting at the expense of the indigenous peoples” So, I guess this is another bird name that should be changed eventually.
Animal Ethics
MAY 9, 2008
It was chewing on the remains of a little bird that had fallen out of its nest. This little guy appeared weak and the wound on its head is very apparent. During this season, a lot of little birds will be falling from the trees. A young bird, yet to reach flight, is extremely vulnerable to pet cats and dogs.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 4, 2022
I usually do not write much about traveling to and from birding places but my friend and I arrived in Malelane in the afternoon. Fortunately, we were there for the birds, not for the room. The Lilac-breasted Roller is the national bird of Kenya, but of course, this does not help it pay its bills in South Africa.
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