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 roll off your tongue and are thus quite helpful – Mourning Doves are MODOs, Peregrine Falcons are PEFAs, Mississippi Kites are MIKIs.

Wildlife Rehabilitation 231

Wildlife Rehabilitation Wildlife Mice Vet 231

10,000 Birds

APRIL 25, 2014

The snake was wrapped firmly around the hawk’s tail, neck, and wings, and had enough strength to immobilize the bird but not to kill him. Last year, 4,000 young Peregrine Falcons swept through the Keys on their way north. Donations may be sent through PayPal or to Key West Wildlife Center , PO Box 2297, Key West, Florida 33045.

Reptiles 204

Reptiles Chickens Sea Turtles Wildlife Rehabilitation 204

10,000 Birds

JULY 27, 2012

When I see a band I imagine something slipping beneath it and trapping the bird, I’ve seen photos of birds with so many bands it looks like they’re wearing stockings, and then there’s the awful story of Violet , whose band eventually killed her. And to prove it, there’s The Queen. The driver took her to a local nature center.

Rabbits 236

Rabbits New Jersey Neglecting North America 236