Red-hot Red-tail
Not too long ago, we played host to a red-tailed hawk who was suffering the effects of our long, harsh Vermont winter. She was emaciated and crawling with internal parasites, but she was full of fire and spirit – take a look back at her humble beginnings in the VINS rehab department. Watch a video…
Goodbye, VINS!
Releasing a barred owl back into the wild. Today I had the chance to release a barred owl who came to VINS in February after being struck by a car. This will be the last bird I release for VINS, as my time here in the wildlife rehabilitation department comes to a close.Watch a video…
The Coop Hawk Blues
This cooper’s hawk flew smack into a window yesterday, and despite breaking no bones, he managed to damage his central nervous system, and is unable to stand. He does have sensation in his legs and feet, and is able to move his legs, he just can’t stand up on them. We‘re holding out hope that…
Good News for Red-Tail
Remember the red-tailed hawk we recently had in our flight cage? Well he’s out of the flight cage and back in the wild! Watch a video of the hawk’s release! While the hawk came to us with eye damage, the staff of the VINS rehabilitation department was able to get this bird back into top…
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…
Vulture 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…
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Why 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…
Radical 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…
Fixin’ 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…
Time 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…
