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Get Thee To A Wildlife Rehabilitator

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If that’s not possible, she needs the knowledgeable care of a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Wildlife rehabbers love the public. Why do wildlife rehabilitators not love the public? Teach her to do the right thing, even if it makes her a little sad, because help without knowledge is no help at all.

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Do Not Feed Baby Birds Ham

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Wildlife rehabilitators are a multi-tasking lot. THEY’VE BEEN FEEDING HIM LOW-SALT HAM,” she wrote, all in caps, then added some choice commentary which I can’t seem to locate right now, but which inspired all her rehabber friends to add their two cents. “A Nestling songbirds fed hamburger and cat food,” wrote Sean O’Brien.

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This is not a wood warbler!

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I was living in the hope that Richard Crossley would set it right with his brilliant new book, but alas even he decided to not shake the boat or upset the powers that be. Fish and Wildlife Service – Midwest Region cc on flickr Constructive ideas on naming norms and standards would be much appreciated.