10,000 Birds

AUGUST 29, 2014

To civilians who may have been puzzled by the wildlife crowd’s tossed-off references to peefas, modos or mice cubes, here is a beginner’s guide to Rehabberspeak. Some abbreviations are not helpful, however, such as SSHA ( Sharp-shinned Hawk ) or GRPC ( Greater Prairie Chicken ) or UEFL ( Unidentified Empidonax Flycatcher ).

Wildlife Rehabilitation 239

Wildlife Rehabilitation Wildlife Mice Vet 239

10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2024

After a pleasant morning with ducks, crisp snow and sunshine, we followed the wildlife trail on our way out. Usually not one to chicken out, the worried and concerned looks on their faces told me not to ignore the advice. Coming down from the emotional high we noticed our grumbling stomachs: time to eat.

Denver 173

Denver Colorado Ducks Mules 173

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 15, 2012

This bird spent the 2011-2012 winter at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge in northern California, migrated someplace exotic and distant in February, and returned to the same pond at the beginning of this month. I traveled to the other side of the world just to see a chicken!

2012 153

2012 Birds Guatemala Florida 153