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How To (And Not To) Transport Wild Birds

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Baby Grey Squirrels in a shoebox wrapped in a dude’s old tighty-whities,” said Michelle Wellard. “No, Debbie Faires in South Carolina had a baby squirrel delivered in a mink hat. Covered in fish slime! They showed me their wounds! Obviously, there’s no air in there.” Sometimes deliveries arrive in clothing.

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Maine’s Great Black Hawk – Rescued!

10,000 Birds

Dark eyes peered down at us, its sharp yellow and black bill perfect for scooping up unsuspecting squirrels from the ground below. But the hawk remained, continuing its diet of squirrels and varmints. There is a small wound on the lower beak, which is not significant, but will be cleaned and treated.

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