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Red-tailed Hawk #14-0072

On January 31, Red-tailed Hawk #14-0072 was admitted to the Wildlife Center. The hawk had been observed on the ground for several hours in someone’s backyard in Greenbrier County, West Virginia and did not resist capture. The rescuer brought the bird to the Greenbrier Humane Society before it was transported to the Center.

Red-tailed Hawk #14-0034

On January 13, a Red-tailed Hawk was found on the ground in Portsmouth, Virginia. The hawk was leaning against a fence with puncture wounds on its left foot, and was unable to stand. The bird was first taken to Smithfield Veterinary Hospital where radiographs were taken and antibiotics were administered; it was transferred to the Wildlife Center on January 19. The hawk was admitted as patient #14-0034.

White-winged Scoter #14-0063

On January 28, the Wildlife Center of Virginia admitted a rare adult male White-winged Scoter after it was found on the side of the road in Augusta County, Virginia. White-winged Scoters spend their summers in western Canada and winter in the eastern Great Lakes or along the United States coastlines. These sea ducks feed on a variety of fish and shellfish, including the invasive zebra mussel. Dr.

Barn Owlets #13-2567, 2568, 2569, and 2570

Four Barn Owlets were rescued in Craig County after their nest was accidentally destroyed during construction on a barn. The initial rescuers found the owls on October 29 – they believed the construction noises had scared the parents away. The rescuers left the four babies in a safe place near the barn overnight, hoping that parents would return. The following day, the parents had not returned and the owls became noticeably listless. On October 30, they were transported and admitted to the Wildlife Center as patients #13-2567, #13-2568, #13-2569, and #13-2570.

Great Blue Heron #14-0078

At approximately 8:00 pm on February 1, Louisa County police found a Great Blue Heron on a bridge off of Zachary Tyler Highway. The bird was quickly captured and brought to the Wildlife Center by volunteer transporter Jimmy Karnes.

Long-tailed Duck #14-0065

On January 29, a unique patient was admitted to the Wildlife Center – a Long-tailed Duck! Long-tailed Ducks spend their summers in the arctic regions of Canada and Alaska. The bulk of the population winters in southeast Canada and a portion of the northeastern United States. During winter migration, a small number of stragglers may find themselves in more southern regions, such as the Mid-Atlantic States.

Red-throated Loon #14-0086

On February 5, the Wildlife Center of Virginia admitted another uncommon patient: a Red-throated Loon. Red-throated Loons, the smallest members of their family, are another arctic species of water bird that will winter on the United States’ western and eastern coastlines. Red-throated Loon #14-0086 was found stranded on a frozen pond in Page County, Virginia.

Wild Turkey #14-0064

On January 27, a Wild Turkey was found flapping in a snow bank in Pendleton County, West Virginia. Rescuers were able to capture the turkey and transported it to the Wildlife Center on January 28.

Red-shouldered Hawk #13-2165

On August 12, a juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk was admitted to the Wildlife Center as patient #13-2165 after it was likely struck by a vehicle.

During the initial exam, the hawk was quiet but alert and appeared to not be fully utilizing its left leg. The hawk was thin but well hydrated. It presented with a bruised keel, swelling of the left leg, difficulty breathing, and a small amount of blood near the mouth.

Red-tailed Hawk #14-0057

On January 24, a juvenile Red-tailed Hawk was found on the ground next to a house in Salem City, Virginia. The hawk was taken to Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center for immediate care before it was transferred to the Wildlife Center of Virginia on January 26.

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