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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. Ah, Europe!

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

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Call and transport the bird to a bird rehabber ASAP. It is illegal to keep a wild bird. Gone from nest for several hours. Nestling or fledgeling bird with one or both parents confirmed dead. *A A hummingbird found on the ground. Bird brought in by a cat or dog. It needs to be properly medicated and triaged.

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