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What a beautiful day for a swan release! I couldn’t be happier that Spring is almost here!! Last May, we took in a baby Swan with a broken pelvis. He was cold and covered in mud. He had been abandoned by all of the other Swans at the pond. Fortunately, a nice couple from Palatine,…

We are pleased to announce that Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation and the Chicago Park District have finalized an agreement for a bird rehabilitation center at Northerly Island. Now that the agreement has been fully executed, Flint Creek Wildlife is finalizing plans for its April 1 start up of the new facility. The opening of this…

On February 28, 2008 the National Audubon Society issued an Action Alert to request that individuals contact their U.S. House Representatives to co-sponsor HR 4093, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalty and Enforcement Act of 2007 to ensure raptors and other migratory birds are given adequate protection. Here is an excerpt from the Audubon’s Action Alert:…

It’s here!!! Our new blog is up and running. We are very excited to be able to provide more information on the activities of Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation. This blog will be a place where you will find updates on the progress of some of our patients, as well as news on what is happening…