Boy, there sure is a lot of negativity here about wildlife rehabbers. I don't know too many of them in person but one would sure think that in a caring...
Emily, It is simply a matter of what their goals are compared to those of folks who train birds. If one is handling a wild bird that will be released back into...
... Thanks Sid. You gotta love a guy who doesn't just complain about a problem but puts himself out there to do something to make it better. /emily [Non-text...
The rehabber we are talking to gave us a tip that I thought I'd pass along. She recommended taking a small piece of masking or painters tape (no other kind!)...
My experience has mostly been that it's a power trip for them - authorized by the government, above the rest of the population, big case of 'it's in my power...
emily -- There are some good ones. Usually, the good ones are different in that they are rooted somehow in a previous involvement with wildlife or veterinary...
Angela -- A vet named Attila --- you're kidding right? One thing that makes the CWC shine so brightly is the low level of care throughout wildlife rehab. You...
... This particular rehabber that we're talking to also has companion parrots. You guys are starting to scare me! /emily [Non-text portions of this message...
Chris -- I like your car analogy. Using it, your statement below is too simplistic -- there are many things you don't mention that can be done to increase...
Hi guys: I haven't posted for a while but I now have Bailey flying around the house and I thought I'd see what you guys have to say about this. Bailey is an 11...
Hi Mona, Cookie does this same thing when we are downstairs with all of our guys out in the evenings. We have attributed this behavior to "seeking attention" ...
I find the crows and ravens ( Jays etc.) so fascinating that we rehab and release at the California Wildlife Center here in Malibu. This University has been...
... The first thing that comes to mind is that Baily is probably not representative of a fully trained outdoor flyer since it sounds like he was trained late...
Hi Chris, Oh ha ha you will love having a crow in your life ... just lock up EVERYTHING in sight! At the California Wildlife Center here in Malibu we always...
JD, I need a raptor course ...give me a break we have EVERYTHING here ______________________________________________________________ Ciao, Angela Rosaria...
... Seat belts do not prevent accidents, only reduce the damage when one happens. So far no one has identified any thing that can actually reduce the effects...
I spend 4 hours a week (well often more because I sub for other people on their shifts) doing wildlife rehab in the Wildlife Care Center at the Portland...
Hi JD, I am very saddened to hear such talk of rehabs and I know you are right and bad ones must exist just as I know hoarders also exist. My experience ...
thank you so much. yep pilot is pretty adorable. except sometimes!! right now he is one of his very rare sooky moods. he is soaking up scratches which i rarely...
JD, learning about raptors from info on the internet and books does NOT tell you how it is possible to reduce raptor risk “down to the point that it isn’t...
Chris -- What makes you think I'm most concerned about Janet's risk taking? I keep harping on this stuff due in part to your poor history of ignoring warnings...
Tom wrote: "Cookie does this same thing when we are downstairs with all of our guys out in the evenings. We have attributed this behavior to "seeking ...
Chris asked: "The first thing that comes to mind is that Baily is probably not representative of a fully trained outdoor flyer since it sounds like he was...
Trish -- I am more than willing to share it but can't do it on a listserve. We've been over and over why a list isn't the right place to convey complex...
... That is nonsense, pure and simple. You cannot name ONE warning that I have "ignored". This is easy to say on a list like this but darn hard to back up. And...
JD Does not Chris HAVE to fly at the fairgrounds? Is it not part of his living? JD ... From: Jd021357 To: Freeflight@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 02,...
... I have been flying parrots, several of them, at fairs since 1993s. I have had two incidents with electricity, both occurred within 7 days of each other. I...
... Boomer (Senegal) also did a kind of flying that was different than my flock of conures. He would fly off into the trees and then sit there in silence for a...
Chris I wish I had half your guts and courage. Dot ... From: Chris Biro To: Freeflight@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 6:10 PM Subject: Re:...
