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Post by 4ward on Jun 22, 2024 17:47:25 GMT -5
Kid just dip netted a juvenile kite bird out of the lake.
Neck damage but not bad. He is sitting on my wife’s shoulder in the yard.
trying to find a rehab with no luck. I’d like to help it.
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Post by 4ward on Jun 22, 2024 17:48:51 GMT -5
I’m south of Gainesville and willing to drive right now . I have a soft spot for kites
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Post by johnnybandit on Jun 22, 2024 17:52:54 GMT -5
I’m south of Gainesville and willing to drive right now . I have a soft spot for kites Checking right now. |
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Post by 4ward on Jun 22, 2024 18:05:17 GMT -5
I’m really hoping he will fly. So far, he is sleeping and shitting on mommas shoulder.
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Post by johnnybandit on Jun 22, 2024 18:07:36 GMT -5
So far....
Sunrise Wildlife Rehab - They can handle Birds of Prey.... and have the proper state and federal permits to deal with birds of prey.
21374 NW 165th Ave.
High Springs, Florida. 32643
(352)-222-2239
nan@sunrisewildlife.org
ROW - Rescuing Ocala Wildlife - They may not be a rehab but do transport to qualified Rehabbers 352-234-6098
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Post by johnnybandit on Jun 22, 2024 18:09:37 GMT -5
Eye of the Eagle Wildlife Sanctuary in Newberry (352) 332-3063
Sources still coming in.
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Post by cadman on Jun 22, 2024 18:15:48 GMT -5
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Post by johnnybandit on Jun 22, 2024 18:19:44 GMT -5
This is good advice.... I was just told by a rehabber in South Florida, that UF takes wild birds and rehab them....... They may even be able to keep you in the loop as far as the birds progress and rehab status.
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Post by stc1993 on Jun 22, 2024 18:22:18 GMT -5
Sounds like a winner Cad if anyone is there on Saturday.
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Post by johnnybandit on Jun 22, 2024 18:23:38 GMT -5
Raptor Center of Tampa Bay 813-205-1851
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Post by cadman on Jun 22, 2024 18:25:38 GMT -5
This is good advice.... I was just told by a rehabber in South Florida, that UF takes wild birds and rehab them....... They may even be able to keep you in the loop as far as the birds progress and rehab status.
They will if you want. They asked me if I wanted to know the progress and track the birds recovery. I told them no, I just wanted it in good hands. |
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Post by 4ward on Jun 22, 2024 18:27:13 GMT -5
On the phone with sunrise now. Thank you jb
I ll report back. Uf sounds like they will be getting a call too. Thanks cad also
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Post by johnnybandit on Jun 22, 2024 18:28:09 GMT -5
Also keep in mind some of these rehabbers have volunteers that may come to you or meet you have way......
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Post by johnnybandit on Jun 22, 2024 18:33:09 GMT -5
Also Owls Nest in the Tampa Area 813-598-5926
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Post by 4ward on Jun 22, 2024 18:56:56 GMT -5
Johnny, Talked to Joe at sunrise rehab for 45 minutes. That guy is “rockstar “ qualified.
The bird is in our spare room, covered giant extra dog kennel. We will rest him for the night and see if he will fly in the morning.
If not, UF will take him after 8am. so we will call them.
Thank you very much for the help. I’ll let you know.
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Post by 4ward on Jun 22, 2024 19:05:02 GMT -5
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Post by johnnybandit on Jun 22, 2024 19:23:47 GMT -5
Johnny, Talked to Joe at sunrise rehab for 45 minutes. That guy is “rockstar “ qualified. The bird is in our spare room, covered giant extra dog kennel. We will rest him for the night and see if he will fly in the morning. If not, UF will take him after 8am. so we will call them. Thank you very much for the help. I’ll let you know. Thanks and let me know.... If the bird's wings and feet seem to work... Not bleeding, etc.. I like the idea of resting it overnight.... It may just be rattled, scared, over stressed etc..... And they are pretty social birds... Very social for birds of prey..... And looks like a youngster...... Surely born this spring in Florida..... If it can stay local and re unite with its family group in the morning. That would ideal... Because it is going to need the mature birds it travels with to show it the way back to South America in the Fall. |
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Post by 4ward on Jun 22, 2024 19:38:04 GMT -5
It looks like he got struck in the throat, feathers missing but no major damage.
Hopefully he can shake it off. Joe said that he may have just taken in too much water by unfortunately landing in a lake.
We will size him up in the morning, if he seems ready to fly we will drive him out closer to where he was picked up.
Very aware of how social they are.
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Post by stc1993 on Jun 23, 2024 0:46:00 GMT -5
Hope he's ok in the morning.
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Post by wildman on Jun 23, 2024 6:57:48 GMT -5
As an FYI, FWC has a list of licensed rehabbers on their website, but is difficult to find: link |
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Post by ferris1248 on Jun 23, 2024 7:01:07 GMT -5
How's the bird this morning?
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Post by 4ward on Jun 23, 2024 8:15:34 GMT -5
Have had him perched on a fence post in our pasture for 1 1/2 hours and backed way off to let him relax.
Looks like he will be going for a ride to UF shortly. Just wanted that to be last resort.
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Post by swampdog on Jun 23, 2024 8:35:04 GMT -5
Probably sooner than later. It needs nourishment pretty soon I’m thinking.
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Post by cyclist on Jun 23, 2024 9:00:38 GMT -5
Great job 4ward and family! Is it a swallowtail? Looks way different when not flying.
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Post by ferris1248 on Jun 23, 2024 9:03:02 GMT -5
Cool tattoo.
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Post by 4ward on Jun 23, 2024 9:17:52 GMT -5
Great job 4ward and family! Is it a swallowtail? Looks way different when not flying. Very young swallowtail. My gut says he just needs more rest but nourishment also. Loading him for a short truck ride to UF now. |
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Post by 4ward on Jun 23, 2024 9:20:02 GMT -5
Whole family has one. We like kite birds… alot. |
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Post by ferris1248 on Jun 23, 2024 12:11:24 GMT -5
Not a tattoo guy myself but I appreciate the artwork.
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Post by tonyroma on Jun 23, 2024 14:13:32 GMT -5
Pretty cool you got to help one.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2024 14:22:42 GMT -5
Good work. Please let us know how the bird does.
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