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Wildlife Rehabilitator War Wounds

10,000 Birds

All the way through – and a brand-new volunteer had to pull it out! It was swollen and sore for two weeks.”. Healed nicely, with only a small scar to show after the bruising and swelling went down. And the eagle was released a few months later!”. “ Red-tailed Hawk put a talon through the meaty part of my thumb,” said Michelle Wellard.