Orphaned Baby Squirrels
These two baby squirrels were admitted to the Wildlife Center after construction workers noticed they had fallen out of a nest on their job site. They kept them in a safe place where they hoped the mom would find them. These squirrels fell out of the tree due to high winds, but the activity of the job site kept the mom from rescuing her babies. So, the squirrels were brought to the Northwoods Wildlife Center for care until they developed enough to be released back into the wild.
Common Redpoll
This Common Redpoll was brought to us after it was found on the ground, near a feeder, unable to fly. We suspect a window strike because it had swelling to the front of its face and right eye. We also suspected a fracture to its left coracoid and possibly to its right radius. But fortunately, x-rays showed there were no breaks. So we treated it with some light painkillers and are taking good care of it while it recovers from its bumps and bruises. As of this email, it’s perching, eating well, and fluttering around like a little bird should. We expect to release it very soon!
Also, please remember to keep your bird feeders clean. We are seeing a lot of salmonella in song birds.
