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American Crow #14-0413


On April 24, an Orange County animal control officer rescued an American Crow that appeared to be injured and ill. The crow was taken to a local wildlife rehabilitator for care. Over the course of four days, the bird’s health deteriorated and the crow was transferred to the Wildlife Center for continued treatment. The patient was admitted on April 28 as #14-0413.

Turkey Vulture #14-0083

On February 4, an adult Turkey Vulture was found lying by the side of the road in Orange County, Virginia. A veterinarian rescued the bird; the vulture was transported to the Center by Dr. Dave McRuer.

Red-tailed Hawk #14-0112

On February 19, a Red-tailed Hawk was found down on the ground in New Market, Virginia. A conservation police officer responded to the scene and captured the hawk; a volunteer transporter brought the hawk to the Center that same evening.

Bald Eagle #14-0352

On April 19, a conservation police officer rescued a mature Bald Eagle found down on the ground at Fort Belvoir Pohick Bay in Fairfax County. The eagle was unable to stand and was easily captured. The eagle was taken to a permitted rehabilitator in Fairfax County. The Wildlife Center sought transport for the bird on April 21, but was having difficulty finding someone available to drive the bird down to the Center during the day.

Wild Turkey #14-0183

On March 27, the Wildlife Center admitted an unusually colored patient – a “smoke phase” Wild Turkey. The female turkey was found in Stanardsville earlier this week, and after the homeowners watched the lethargic bird for several days, they were able to capture her and bring her to the Wildlife Center.

Eastern Screech-Owl #14-0262

On April 9, an Eastern Screech-Owl was admitted as patient #14-0262. A homeowner discovered the owl inside an old chicken coop with two of her neighbor’s dogs, and the dogs were observed pawing at the owl. The homeowner rescued the owl from the dogs and transported the bird to the Wildlife Center.

During the initial exam at the Center, the owl was bright, alert, and in good body condition. Though several tail feathers were missing, there were no obvious physical abnormalities or injuries.

Virginia Opossum #14-0073

On January 31, an adult female Virginia Opossum was admitted to the Wildlife Center as patient #14-0073 after being attacked by a dog.

The opossum presented with swelling and bruising of both shoulders, an abrasion on the nose, multiple puncture wounds on the chest, and difficulty breathing. On intake, the biggest concerns for the opossum’s recovery were the possible injuries that affected the lungs and the possibility of infection after being in the dog’s mouth – the bacteria found in a dog’s mouth can cause serious infections.

Barred Owl #14-0198

On April 1, a Barred Owl was admitted to the Wildlife Center. The owl was found entangled in a barbed wire fence in Amherst County.

During the physical exam, Dr. Rich Sim noted that Barred Owl #14-0198 had a left wing droop and multiple puncture wounds on the left wing. The puncture wounds were surprisingly superficial given the circumstance of the rescue, and the patagium [leading edge of the owl’s wing] was unaffected. Radiographs were also unremarkable.

Eastern Screech-owl #14-0056

On January 25, a clothing store in Roanoke, Virginia had a very unusual patron. The visitor – a red-phased Eastern Screech-owl – was apparently searching for a new purse!

The owl somehow became trapped in the store overnight and was discovered by several startled staff members the next afternoon. An animal control officer contacted Sabrina Garvin at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center to rescue the owl. When a volunteer arrived at the store to collect the owl, the bird was perched on top of the handbag she had selected!

 

Red-tailed Hawk #13-2550

On October 23, Red-tailed Hawk #13-2550 was admitted to the Wildlife Center from Charlottesville, Virginia. The bird was found running on the ground and was unable to fly. Upon presentation, the bird was bright, alert, and very feisty. The veterinary team found instability and swelling in the metacarpal region as well as skin lacerations of the right wing. Radiographs revealed fractures in the major and minor metacarpal bones as well as displacement in the minor metacarpal.

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