Posts by jbird24
Feeding a Screech
An eastern screech owl is receiving care at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science. The owl broke his wing and suffered head trauma after flying into a person’s car. Watch a video of staff hand-feeding this owl. When the owl first arrived at VINS, he was not able to eat on his own. We’d leave…
Read MoreVulture Takes Bath at VINS
In the video posted below, one of VINS’ turkey vultures — a female bird who is a star in many of VINS’ programs — enjoys a bath indoors on a cold November day. She was originally found in South Dakota after she was struck by a car when just a young bird. She sustained a fractured…
Read MoreInvasion of the Grosbeaks
Photo by Sara Eisenhauer. Well, Vermont isn’t really undergoing an “invasion” of grosbeaks, but there sure have been a lot of sightings of pine grosbeaks in the Upper Valley of Vermont — a rare sight indeed. Watch a video of a grosbeak in our care! After recently seeing some female pine grosbeaks feeding in a…
Read MoreWhy so pink, barred owl?
In these photos, you will see the outstretched wing of a barred owl patient, and below that wing, the preserved wing of a barred owl who had died (wing kept for educational purposes). Photos by Lauren DiBiccari. Do you notice something about the wing of the live barred owl? It’s pink! No, this is not…
Read MoreHello, little MODO!
This mourning dove (or “MODO”, as we like to call them around here) endured a savage attack by a cat, causing tissue damage, missing feathers, and loss of blood. Watch a video of this MODO’s care! Luckily, the bird was brought quickly to VINS, where we could clean his wounds and bandage him up. Most…
Read MoreRadical Red-tail!
This red-tailed hawk came to VINS for care October 2, and been steadily making his way toward recovery. He was found in the middle of Route 4 near Killington, Vermont, and showed up at VINS emaciated, unable to fly, and with a damaged left eye. Watch a video of this hawk flying and being handled…
Read MoreFixin’ Falcon Feet
A peregrine falcon is temporarily receiving care at VINS after staff noticed early signs of bumblefoot in both of her feet. Watch a video of this bird’s wound care. Bumblefoot, which can have a number of causes, is an infection and inflammation in birds’ feet that can be fatal if not treated. The bird, who…
Read MoreNot-so-happy Ending for Nuthatch
A red-breasted nuthatch. Watch a video of this bird’s exam. A red-breasted nuthatch was brought to VINS Friday for treatment after the little bird flew into a bird feeder and sustained injuries. The bird, according to the person who brought him in, got caught in part of the feeder. Watch a video of this bird’s…
Read MorePining for Pipits
By Sara EisenhauerWildlife Services Manager When we think of migrating songbirds, the more common species may come to mind: American robin, Baltimore oriole, red-winged blackbird. When I think of migratory songbirds, I long to see the American pipit. An American pipit. Photo by Jacob C. Spendelow (www.tringa.org). The American Pipit is a small, slender bird…
Read MoreTime for Lunch, Little Owl
This barred owl is not feeling so great. He was found standing in the middle of a road last week, unable to fly. We treated the bird for head trauma (we are pretty sure he was struck by a car), but he’s still a little dopey. Watch a video of this owl being fed! When…
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