article thumbnail

Rehabber Slang Part 2, etc.

10,000 Birds

asked Erin, who is primarily a turtle rehabber. Here’s one: ‘the turtle’s head exploded.’ Eastern Box Turtles.”. I demanded an explanation from Laura, who replied, “You’re nail clipping, giving medications, carrying them close to your chest, then WHAM! More slang?” Usually EBTs.”. Crows hold on and twist!”

article thumbnail

A Chance for Bliss

4 The Love Of Animals

Currently, A Chance for Bliss sanctuary is home to 96 residents including 25 horses, 22 dogs, 8 goats, 7 pot belly pigs , 4 sheep, 2 steers, 5 ducks, 5 geese, 5 cockatiels, 4 rabbits, 3 chickens, 3 cats, 1 turkey, a one-winged pigeon, Hines, and a turtle, Bart. Many of the dogs also have special medication needs.

Sanctuary 100
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Amazing New York State Pelagic Trip

10,000 Birds

Then I got tired and lied down and when I woke up two hours, a Bridled Tern , a Minke Whale , and a Loggerhead Sea Turtle had went by. Though next time I might look into some seasickness medication… Trips New York pelagic pelagic birding' We got great looks at the bird as it ping-ponged across the surface like a pinball on meth.

New York 178
article thumbnail

International Bird Rescue Believes “Every Bird Matters”

10,000 Birds

Birds are brought to the pre-wash care team for warmth, food, fluids, and medical care. Once a bird has been in care for approximately 48 hours, a pre-wash examination and assessment determines if it is medically stable and ready for wash.

article thumbnail

Birding Tengchong, Yunnan, China in 2017

10,000 Birds

” I wonder if the rules of the European Song Contest could also be adapted, with the worst performers being turned into birds or maybe turtles. Chloris was one of the daughters of Pierus, who, having failed to best the Muses in a singing contest, was transformed into a finch.”

China 175
article thumbnail

Combined Beats’ List, May 2016

10,000 Birds

US-NY-New York-Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center – 40.6603x-73.9325. European Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia turtur. ?apljin European Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia turtur. ?apljin Oriental Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia orientalis. US-NY-New York-Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center – 40.6603x-73.9325.

2016 100
article thumbnail

Combined Beats’ List – September

10,000 Birds

European Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia turtur. ?apljin Dusky Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia lugens. Oriental Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia orientalis. US-NY-New York-Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center – 40.6603x-73.9325. Short-billed Pigeon – Patagioenas nigrirostris. Laguna Lagarto Lodge. 29 Jan 2016.

2016 154