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My Favorite Release

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So I asked seven wildlife rehabilitators, “Tell me your favorite (or one of your favorites) release story – the kind that makes you keep going, in spite of everything.”. “A It was like they said, “You reek of humans, go wash.”. Birds bird releases wildlife rehabilitators' Finally, it was just Sophie left.

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Swift Care Ontario: Sometimes It Takes a Village

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As a result of human interference, four Chimney Swift nestlings had to be rescued. Starving and dehydrated, they were taken into care by Dr. Helene von Doninck of Cobequid Wildlife Centre . The 2014 season demonstrated the power of cooperation, communication, and determination to save three Chimney Swifts.