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December 23rd, 2013

12/23/2013

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An Osprey for Christmas? Why not? It was rather surprising
to receive a call from Laurens Wildlife that an Osprey found on the Altamaha River needed rehab this time of year. So thanks to Tom and AJ this osprey did not have to wait. They zipped him right up here. This time of year most Ospreys have headed for Belize. Initial exam on this one  indicates a mild wing injury requiring antibiotic therapy. There is a very good photo at the top the page on our website.
Have received a few calls from concerned folks who couldn't locate a rehabber in their area. They stated they were told by DNR to put the animals back where they found them and let nature take it's course. We do not work for Ga. DNR we work with them. They make the rules. Rehabbers have been dropping out of the activity because the cost is overwhelming.  Raptors are the most expensive. Note the above mention of the osprey ? The Altamaha is about 3 hours from our location but there was no where else for him to go. This is your wildlife, this is your heritage, we have a chance to make a difference.
 Thanks to Ms. Bobbit of Macon, Joy Walker of Pike County, Mrs. Carol Paul of Macon, Paul and Lara Chew of North Carolina and the Phillips of Monroe County their donations.
We are currently trying to stock the freezers in preparation for orphan owl season. There are no food substitutes here, whole bodied mice only and these babies are winged garbage cans.
Hope every one has a Merry Christmas and the best new year ever. If you are sending donations for tax exemptions for 2013 they must be post marked no later than Dec. 31.
Will do more on the Osprey as we figure it out. Don't want  to stress him out with cameras right now.

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