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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? Trust me,” says Kathy Uhler, co-founder of the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center in Stroudsburg, PA. “I

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Do Not Feed Baby Birds Ham

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Wildlife rehabilitators are a multi-tasking lot. Nestling songbirds fed hamburger and cat food,” wrote Sean O’Brien. People walk in and hand you a box, which you know will contain the wildlife and some bizarre food item. I opened the box, and there was a bowl of raw hamburger meat in there for him to eat.”

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This is not a wood warbler!

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Fish and Wildlife Service – Midwest Region cc on flickr Constructive ideas on naming norms and standards would be much appreciated. Kirtland’s Silly-Canary ( Dendroica kirtlandii) Image by U.S.