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Call us at 1-770-720-1847 to discuss hawk rescue. We care for raptors (birds of prey) that cannot be released back to the wild.
We also rehabilitate hawks, owls, eagles, kites, falcons and ospreys.
We are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization located in North Georgia providing hawk rescue and care for other raptors (birds of prey) including owls, eagles, falcons and osprey.
We operate our facility based on donations from caring people who, for one reason or another, aren’t in the position to be rehabbers themselves, but are interested in and dedicated to the preservation and protection of raptors.
We also do off site programs for schools, nature centers, scouts, birthday parties, public displays, etc. This is done on a fee basis. Please call for details!
Hacking for hawk rescue or owl rehabilitation.
Hacking is an old falconry technique that is literally, thousands of years old. Hacking (AKA soft release) is how we re-introduced the Golden Eagle back to the Cumberland Plateau in northwest Georgia, the American Bald eagle to the Lake Allatoona area north of Atlanta and the Peregrine Falcon in downtown Atlanta. We can help you with this procedure or provide it as a service.
For more information, see our blog post on Hacking Orphaned Hawks and Owls.
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New patient in the house. Osprey 091917
These guys can present with fish hooks, fractures, lead poisoning and neurological issues from some type of flagellate they have come into contact with in the water, along with starvation and parasites.
The birds shoulders are even and both wings work and she is standing on both feet, although she appears weak and a bit wobbly so there doesn't appear to be any fractures. She's well fleshed out, so I know it's not starvation.
She seems to be slightly favoring her right leg and there is a minor abrasion on the medial aspect of that leg. She's definitely weak. I'll do supporting therapy until I can get her in to see my vet...youtube.com
Hurricane victim possibly?
Anything is possible, but according to the Good Samaritan, this bird is a resident of her lake. Lucky duck!
She's beautiful! Hope she's back out on the lake before too long...
The irony of that bird is that two years ago an Osprey that looks just like that one (maybe the same one) tried to steel a young hawk from its nest. I got to watch it all unfold right in front of me and 50' from where your current Osprey was found. The Osprey swooped down and grabbed the baby hawk from its nest and took off but couldn't get lift. I assumed the rather large pre-flight hawk was just to heavy so the Osprey dropped it about 3' from the ground. The little hawk seemed un-hurt and the parents returned and could do nothing for the bird. A call to DNR and a call to a vet and little guy went to a rehab center and was eventually released some where on the Chatahoochee river.
Due to the weather event discombobulating all of us, Fiona the live model at Creative Escapes Studio has been moved to mid October. Will post date as soon as confirmed.
Hope you are ok over there. Sounds awful. Stay safe x
Thank you, Sue Hyde. We are just fine over here. Lot of limbs down, but unscathed!
Glad you are ok. It hard to comprehend what we seeing on tv and i fear for the animals caught up in it
Have sent you some mouse money
Received your sweet Mouse Money. Thank you!
Another non-raptor related post, but I couldn't help myself. These critters are fascinating to me...After I got this beautiful lady to safety, she graced me with this fine shot...
They are mean.
She'll chew his little hade off when she's done having her way... 🙂
Love the Praying Mantis. I used to see these all the time as a kid...not so much anymore. 🙁
Here is a shot of a mating pair by my front door. 'Get a room, you two!" Giving me that nonchalant look...
Beautiful...the light is amazing
I got lucky...
Shout-out to Tammy Billups for plugging HawkTalk in her article in Conscious Life Journal. Available free at Whole Foods and other locations.
I don't usually post non-raptor things here, but Dobby needs your help...
www.gofundme.com/dobbys-emergency-hospitalization
Click here to support Dobby's Emergency Hospitalization organized by Monteen McCord
gofundme.com
"Dobby the Thinker" Hello, my name is Monteen McCord and I run a small wildlife charity called HawkTalk in north Georgia where I keep and care for injured and orphaned birds of prey. I also have some ...
Done.
Thank you!!!
Can I send a check? I heard that you lose 8% with Gofundme. Our male cat was treated at GVS for a blocked urethra 6months ago. So I know your pain!!
5%. Yes, a check would be lovely! Thank you very much! HawkTalk Monteen McCord P.O. Box 130 Holly Springs, GA 30142
Prayers are up for all you need. 🙏💖🐾
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Will send something as soon as I can!