The officer gently placed the distressed bird into a carrier and rushed her to Raven Ridge Wildlife Center. At the center, animal experts braced themselves for the challenge ahead. “I could smell the bird before I saw it,” said Tracie Young, a wildlife rehabilitator at Raven Ridge, recalling the moment the bird arrived.
After allowing the hawk to rest in a quiet quarantine area for several days, staff began the delicate task of cleaning the manure from her feathers. Along with soothing baths, the team administered pain relief, fluids, antibiotics, and nutritious food. To their relief, the hawk eagerly devoured her meals. In no time, the bird's feathers started to regain their natural luster, and her spirit began to reawaken.“The transformation was extraordinary,” Raven Ridge wrote in a Facebook post. “In just 24 hours, the sad, weary bird blossomed into a vibrant and energetic hawk once more.” Once the hawk fully recovered, it was time to return her to the wild. Watching her take to the sky again was a rewarding moment for everyone involved.
“You just wish they could understand,” Young said, reflecting on the release. “You want to tell them, ‘See? This is why we did what we did—to get you back up there, where you belong.’”Hawk’s Flight to Freedom After Rescue and Care
Description: A red-tailed hawk rescued from a manure pit in Pennsylvania makes a stunning recovery after receiving 24 hours of expert care at a wildlife rehabilitation center, showcasing the resilience of nature.
After allowing the hawk to rest in a quiet quarantine area for several days, staff began the delicate task of cleaning the manure from her feathers. Along with soothing baths, the team administered pain relief, fluids, antibiotics, and nutritious food. To their relief, the hawk eagerly devoured her meals. In no time, the bird's feathers started to regain their natural luster, and her spirit began to reawaken.“The transformation was extraordinary,” Raven Ridge wrote in a Facebook post. “In just 24 hours, the sad, weary bird blossomed into a vibrant and energetic hawk once more.” Once the hawk fully recovered, it was time to return her to the wild. Watching her take to the sky again was a rewarding moment for everyone involved.“You just wish they could understand,” Young said, reflecting on the release. “You want to tell them, ‘See? This is why we did what we did—to get you back up there, where you belong.’”Hawk’s Flight to Freedom After Rescue and CareDescription: A red-tailed hawk rescued from a manure pit in Pennsylvania makes a stunning recovery after receiving 24 hours of expert care at a wildlife rehabilitation center, showcasing the resilience of nature.
