Archive for May 2006
Northerly Island bird hospital treats injured avians
Article on ABC 7 Chicago Frank Mathie Reports http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/loca… Part of what once was Meigs Field in Chicago is now a refuge for migrating birds. A woman named Dawn Keller is behind a bird hospital at what’s now called Northerly Island.
Read MorePlease Cover Your Window Wells
Recently, we have had several animals that have been trapped in window wellls be brought into the center. Please take some time to put window well covers on to protect wildlife from falling into the wells. Its very easy for an animal to inadvertently fall into the window well and then be separated from its…
Read MoreWarmly Welcomed by The Natural History Society of Barrington
What a great night we had at the Barrington Area Library! We had the privilege to do a presentation for the The Natural History Society of Barrington. The group was wonderful and had many great questions and expressed a real appreciation for all that Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation is doing. It is wonderful to share…
Read MoreWeekend was a Hoot
Thanks to Sarah and the Regal Lake Zurich 12 Cinema (www.regalcinemas.com) for inviting us to take part in the opening weekend of the movie Hoot. (www.hootmovie.com) It was a great opportunity for us to meet so many nice people who care about wildlife. Thanks to those who made a donations to help continue to provide…
Read MoreBaby Great Horned Owl Rescue
Check out these photos from a recent baby Great Horned Owl rescue. We were able to return the baby to its nest after it had fallen out – about 2 weeks prematurely. Our special thanks to Arlington Heights Animal Control, Arlington Heights Police and Arlington Heights Public Works Department who all assisted in the effort!
Read MoreFeathered friends get a special hospital
Article on Associated Press http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12630288/#.TzthGUp1OXU It’s unclear where the American woodcock was heading or where its trip began. About the only thing that is known is that when the bird got to Chicago, it didn’t spot the skyscraper until it was too late.
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Article on Fox and Friends (National Broadcast)
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