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Grub
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Nebraska
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Nebraska has a fabulous network of trained licensed volunteers who, if you are unable to do so, will pick up injured or sick raptors (birds of prey).
Their toll free number for the western part of the state is 308-233-2695 In the east call 402-994-2009 - this is the home office and good for east or west. Many raptor species chicks spend some time on the ground being fed by parents. Especially Great Horned owl chicks. Unless there is a determined threat by roaming dogs owl chicks are best left alone unless there are obvious injuries. Likely the parents are very close by feeding and protecting the owlets though you may not be aware that they are. Here are some things you should do when you find an injured raptor:
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Unicellular Fungi
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Are you one of their raptor rehabbers?
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"In the end we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; we will understand only what we have been taught." -Baba Dioum, Senegalese ecologist |
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Grub
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Nebraska
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Not formally although I've had some experience handling raptors. I normally will shuttle birds or get them to a shuttle point. People know I am interested in these birds so will phone me if they have seen or found a downed bird.
Donna in Nebraska. |
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Unicellular Fungi
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Every single last person involved in an organization like that is important. Without shuttlers there would be birds awaiting evaluations and care plans. And some of those birds could die without immediate attention. Take a bow for all that you do. You are every bit as important as vets.
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"In the end we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; we will understand only what we have been taught." -Baba Dioum, Senegalese ecologist |
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WG Staff
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Thank you for your tips on what to do if an injured raptor is found.
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The tendency of man's nature to good is like the tendency of water to flow downwards. -Mencius |
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Grub
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Twin Cities, MN
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Greetings from another raptor transporter. I volunteer for the MN Raptor Center here in the Twin Cities.
-Liz |
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nebraska, raptor, recovery |
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