Vet Check

   We referred a young Broadwing Hawk to the clinic (Animal Medical Center) for a checkup.  He was not yet able to fly, but was otherwise in good health.  The parents continue to feed these juvenile birds after they jump from the nest, so this one was fed a good meal, and returned to the area from which he came.

   Dr. White checks the young Broadwing Hawk for injuries.  Photo by Kristy Morris.

Kestrel Release!

   Four American Kestrels are released in prime habitat at Little Swamp Sanctuary after recovering from minor injuries.  They spent several weeks in a 36 foot long  flight cage learning to hunt prior to release.  Here they will catch the many grasshoppers and dragonflies that inhabitat the swamp.

   Joanne Williams prepares the first young bird for release.

   Audrey Diadiun prepares another........

   Kathleen Bennett prepares a kestrel for release.  (Jimmy watches from below.)
  

   Kristy Morris releases one of the kestrels  (Jimmy thinks he is helping)......

   Everyone shares photos.  Left to Right:  Joanne Williams, Audrey Diadiun, Barb Rogers, Kathleen Bennett, Kristy Morris.

   The kestrels enjoy the day more than anyone!