Rehabilitating and releasing injured and orphaned birds back to the wild
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Treating and housing injured and orphaned birds of prey, as well as educating the public through classroom programs and exhibits.
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Thursday, June 4, 2009
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How to Handle an Injured Raptor
How to Handle an Injured Raptor
Please be aware of the following:
- Under Federal and State law it is ILLEGAL for anyone to injure or possess a bird of prey.
- Only a person fully licensed by both the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Colorado Division of Wildlife may rehabilitate injured raptors.
- A raptor’s feet and talons are its means of defense so BE CAREFUL! !
- An injured raptor requires immediate specialized care. Any delay very much reduces the bird’s chance for recovery.
- Most veterinarians have neither special facilities nor the practical experience to properly handle an injured raptor.
- Feeding an injured raptor severely decreases its chance for survival, so please DO NOT FEED !
- It is possible to aspirate a bird by forcing it to drink. You may offer it water, but do NOT force it to drink.