10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Even though the female lays only two eggs per nest attempt, they enjoy a protracted breeding season in which multiple nesting attempts can occur every 30 days, and in Southern locations, nearly year round. Use of non-toxic shot when hunting waterfowl has been mandatory, nationwide, since 1991. The Mourning Dove is a prolific breeder.

Hunters 174

Hunters Hunting North America Game 174

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 17, 2019

These globally threatened raptors breed from Ukraine eastward through Siberia and only a few come to overwinter here. Several poachers were waiting in ever thickening darkness (Serbian legislation forbids night hunting). The first idea was, it is probably wounded by poachers. And this one chose to fly right in front of us.

Geese 141

Geese Serbia Birds Estonia 141

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Rehabilitators at Tamarack are now treating the redtail with antioxidants as well as providing hydrotherapy and continuing wound care, all the while trying to handle her as little as humanly possible. If all her other toes eventually function perfectly, she could still hunt without that one non-essential talon. Will she be releasable?

Wildlife Rehabilitation 191

Wildlife Rehabilitation Wildlife Birds Delaware 191