Triple digit temperatures were a factor in many of the 21 new admissions this past week. Young birds leave the nest prematurely in an attempt to escape the heat, or the heat makes it difficult for their parents to find enough food and the hungry babies end up on the ground. 

The clinic residents currently include 5 young Swainson’s Hawks…

5 young American Kestrels…

Two sibling Bald Eagles, a petit male and his (much) bigger sister. The female is thin, but the male is quite emaciated. He seems to be responding well to supportive care.

And two young Cliff Swallows…

Most will be moved outside to flight pens or hack boxes in the coming week.