Redtail Rescue

December 9, 2009 in birds, creatures, hawk | No comments

Injured red-tailed hawk awaiting transport to the wildlife center.

Injured red-tailed hawk awaiting transport to the wildlife center.

I got a call from the wildlife officer about an injured red-tailed hawk that needed to be transported to the Wildlife Rescue Center. Since I’m now a volunteer, it came to me to deliver him. He was found in Chavin, about an hour from here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Curious red-tailed hawk wondering about the camera.

Curious red-tailed hawk wondering about the camera.

It turns out that one of his wrists were broken. He is now at the center receiving therapy and stands a good chance of eventual release.

Waterbirds at the Medicine River Wildlife Center. Some will be rehabilitated; many will simply become permanent residents.

Waterbirds at the Medicine River Wildlife Center. Some will be rehabilitated; many will simply become permanent residents.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We were fortunate enough to be able to deliver him during the center’s open house and so were able to tour the facilities. We saw quite a few of the patients including songbirds, ducks, geese, eagles, owls and a young beaver.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inside the owl flight cage. Most of these owls will eventually be released.

Inside the owl flight cage. Most of these owls will eventually be released.

The Medicine River Wildlife Center accepts all forms of wildlife, although some of the larger mammals such as bears get transfered to another facility for care. Many of the animals can be rehabilitated back into the wild. Those which cannot become permanent residents. Some of these are enlisted to help educate people about wildlife and the facility.

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