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Power Companies and Springtime Tree Removal

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But there are ways to prevent this situation, and to prevent the constant springtime problem of wildlife being orphaned… like these Barred Owls , above left, and Red-Shouldered Hawks , all of whom were delivered as eggs to Christine’s Critters in Weston, CT, thanks to two different private homeowners’ felling of trees. These were big trees!”

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Can Nature Take Care of Itself?

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My work as a wildlife rehabilitator over the past forty-five years has allowed me a unique perspective on a disturbing trend. Consider this: ninety percent of birds treated at wildlife centers are admitted as a result of human interactions that have nothing to do with “nature.” Will all rescued animals survive to have a happy ending?

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Recent Events Involving Our Public Lands Are Alarming

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Do you consider yourself a wildlife conservationist? Do you contribute to wildlife conservation organizations? Maybe a worldwide organization like the Wildlife Conservation Network , BirdLife International or the Peregrine Fund ? It’s about putting the Federal Government back into the confines of the law.”. ” Mr.

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Even Eagles Aren’t Immune …

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Fish and Wildlife Service caps at five the number of Golden Eagles that members of the Hopi tribe can collect from neighboring Navajo lands. The ruling is important because as recently as three years ago, several Hopi were prosecuted for illegally killing eagles. These “allegedly artsy” Golden Eagles courtesy of Corey.

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Spotlight: Maureen Eiger – To Intervene or Not to Intervene?

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Ok, so you’ve rescued a bird. It is illegal to keep a wild bird. If you have the desire to rescue and feed baby birds, become a volunteer with a federally permitted bird rehabber; we can always use the help! Did you know a bird’s body has the ability to seal a small puncture wound within minutes? Find a box.

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How To Help A Baby Bird

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If it is an emergency and since I get calls and texts from all over the country (even a few out of the country), I direct people to Rehabber Search or Wildlife Rehabber. It’s illegal to raise wild birds (even orphaned ones) without state and federal permits. Try to get it too another family group or contact a wildlife rehabber.

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Landon

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“Landon was raised illegally by a man who imprinted her and then released her. “She was brought to Tri-state Rescue and Rehab, and then placed with us here at Teatown. . “Our charismatic imprinted crow Landon passed away two days ago, less than 24 hours after of showing her first outward signs of illness.

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