RESCUE, REHABILITATION, RELEASE LETTER FROM OUR CEO
Every year, hundreds of shorebirds and raptors that are injured in the wild are given a second chance at life thanks to the heroic efforts of our Wildlife Rescue Center staff. See the stories of three birds from their injury or abandonment, to their rescue and rehabilitation, to their successful release!
Pelican
RESCUE: This pelican was rescued after being entangled in fishing line. In its struggle to escape, the bird only wrapped itself further in monofilmanent fishing line and inhaled water. REHABILITATION: The pelican’s wounds were treated for any potential infections, and after some monitoring, the pelican was shown to be clear of any infection and able to fly. RELEASE: In February, the pelican was released at a waterway in western Corpus Christi. It flew for several minutes before touching down for a quick “bath” in the water, clearly comfortable in its environment.
Osprey
RESCUE: This osprey came to us from another rescue facility, with burns suffered to its legs and most of its feathers. REHABILITION: Oral and topical medications were prescribed for the leg burns. With treatment, the burns have now healed!Staff is awaiting a natural molt from the bird to replace the damaged feathers. RELEASE: The osprey will be released as soon as his feathers have molted and his new feathers have grown in!
Baby Barn Owls RESCUE: This clutch (group of owls) was found in a roof of a building that was about to be demolished. Without their parents, they were unlikely to survive, so they were transported to our Rescue Center. REHABILITION: The young owls were fed by hand for some time and then conditioned to ensure they could fly and hunt on their own. RELEASE: In February, two of the baby barn owls were released, while the third owl was released shortly thereafter!
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SPRING 2019
