Archive for April 2007
Red-tailed Hawk Recovers from Spinal Trauma
We were blessed by divine weather last Friday when Patrick, an adult Red-tailed Hawk, returned to the wild near St. Patrick’s School. Patrick had apparently struck a window in the courtyard of St. Patick’s School in January, causing head trauma and significant spinal trauma. We began around-the-clock supportive care for Patrick that included fluids, medication…
Read MoreGreat Horned Owl Stuck in Soccer Net
This time of year, male Great Horned Owls busily tend to their nest. First, the male Great Horned brings food to the female while she incubates the eggs. Later, after the eggs have hatched, he is a critical part of caring for the young. So it was distressing to get a call in early April…
Read MoreWhat to do if you find a hurt animal
Article on Pioneer Press Glencoe News
Read MoreMother Fox and Kit Happily Reunited
A very nice lady called us a couple of days ago regarding what she believed to be a Coyote pup or a Red Fox kit that had fallen into her window well. She thought perhaps it had been down there a couple of days given that her dog had been scratching on the top of…
Read MoreCoyote visits Loop eatery but takes pass on lunch
Article on Chicago Tribune
Read More1st rule of wildlife rescue: Just wait
Article on Chicago Tribune
Read MoreNortherly Island Opened April 1st
Effective April 1st, Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation’s Northerly Island satellite facility, commonly referred to as “the bird hospital” will be open daily. The facility treats injured and orphaned birds from across the Chicago area and, due to its proximity to downtown Chicago, not only offers convenience for Chicago-area residents, but also has increased survival rates…
Read MorePets on ground face possible threat from above: hawks
Article on The Courier
Read MoreUrban coyote gets to taste freedom
Article on Chicago Tribune
Read MoreDowntown dog to country coyote
Article on Chicago Suntimes
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