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How To (And Not To) Transport Wild Birds

10,000 Birds

Baby Grey Squirrels in a shoebox wrapped in a dude’s old tighty-whities,” said Michelle Wellard. “No, Debbie Faires in South Carolina had a baby squirrel delivered in a mink hat. Jan Turner took in a raccoon cub delivered by a well-meaning couple determined to get it where it needed to go. No, I did not take a picture!”

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Wildlife Rehabilitator War Wounds

10,000 Birds

Wildlife rehabilitators have an arsenal of equipment and techniques we use to protect ourselves. I had the snot bitten out of my thumb by a squirrel who didn’t want a bath,” said Shannon Keith. “I I was wearing the lead x-ray apron and heavy raptor gloves, so I thought I was protected. I knew he was going to be trouble.