|
Post by 4ward on Jun 22, 2024 19:05:02 GMT -5
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
Post by stc1993 on Jun 23, 2024 0:46:00 GMT -5
Hope he's ok in the morning.
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
Post by ferris1248 on Jun 23, 2024 7:01:07 GMT -5
How's the bird this morning?
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
Post by swampdog on Jun 23, 2024 8:35:04 GMT -5
Probably sooner than later. It needs nourishment pretty soon I’m thinking.
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
Post by ferris1248 on Jun 23, 2024 9:03:02 GMT -5
Cool tattoo.
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
Post by 4ward on Jun 23, 2024 9:20:02 GMT -5
Whole family has one. We like kite birds… alot.
|
|
|
Post by ferris1248 on Jun 23, 2024 12:11:24 GMT -5
Not a tattoo guy myself but I appreciate the artwork.
|
|
|
Post by tonyroma on Jun 23, 2024 14:13:32 GMT -5
Pretty cool you got to help one.
|
|
|
Post by illinoisfisherman on Jun 23, 2024 14:22:42 GMT -5
Good work. Please let us know how the bird does.
|
|