#bird rescue

[rainyflock]

Does this little creature have any idea how much I adore him.

[yelltochek]

Here in the Moscow region, we have a bird rehabilitation center called "Corvid Nest." They run social media and often post pictures of rescued animals. They posted a photo of a baby heron couple days ago, and I fell in love with this dinosaur.

Their website

Воронье гнездо

Центр реабилитации и реинтродукции диких птиц Москвы и области

This is him btw

[dr0ps0fjup1t3r]

Today, when we were out n about, we spotted what appeared to be a dead scrub jay on the side of the road. So, as per usual, we went over to investigate and lay the animal to rest... and then it blinked. It was clearly dehydrated and had an abrasion on its right leg that was still actively bleeding.

We were honestly terrified that it was going to die right in our paws before we could get it any help ( ◞‸◟ ) We immediately called our mom to come pick us and the injured bird up, as we didnt want to waste time by walking.

When we got home, we immediately put water around it's beak to encourage it to drink // gently try to get some fluid in, patted cornstarch onto the wound to help it clot, and gently placed the jay in a box and rushed to Wildcare. As we were driving the sweet darling was clutching onto our finger for support :( We arrived and safely dropped off the bird, and they gave us a card with the number we can call for updates. We hope it will pull through with the help of the veterinarian team there.

We're so grateful we managed to spot it and we trust our local Wildcare will be able to help the poor baby <3

[temugodhead]

today i learned the pigeons in my city have one particular bus stop they go to when they are hurt or sick to get rescued. thats fucking insane. over the span of 6 months i've picked up 4 birds from that bus stop and they are all calm about being picked up. if they have stringfoot they go to the park though, the fact they know where to go for what issues like how can people call them dumb vermin thats better problem solving than most grown adult humans

[drloverboy]

Warm rotisserie that screams at me

[t-u-r-n]

Curious about the world outside.

This great horned owl lives in a rescue. Unfortunately they will never be well enough to be returned to the wild. But they seemed entertained by the crows flying over and chatting loudly.

[a-disaster-piece]

another bird rescue situation this week...

this little lady (southern double-collared sunbird) was oddly puffed up & tame while sitting on the nectar feeder...just let me walk right up & pluck her off the perch, so i knew something wasn't quite right.

i checked for injuries, administered as much sugar water as she'd willingly take, let her rest in a quiet, dark box, & consulting with friends who are wildlife vet nurses/assistants, monitored her for neurological symptoms that might have indicated potential early stages of HPAI/bird flu, as we are unfortunately seeing increasing cases locally, in more & more species. after a few hours & several droppers of birdy go-go juice, however, she perked right back up to normal energy/behaviour & i was able to safely release her!

(video has no audio, but check the teeny tiny MLEM/BLEP!)

[fatbirdpics]

Red-shouldered hawk, photoshoot with birds from the Wings and Talons raptor rescue. If you like these, consider donating to them or your local rescue!