Neighborhood birds are singing enthusiastically in anticipation of spring. BMW welcomed intern Allison who flew in from Wisconsin with a minor delay in Chicago due to weather-related issues. She wasted no time in getting to work! Allison’s goals include learning as much as she can in order to one day open a rehabilitation facility. 

There was one admission this past week, Rock Dove 26-017 with a fractured humerus. Although the fracture could not be repaired, the performance of a complete exam allowed confirmation of our initial assessment that the bird was badly injured and euthanasia was the humane option. In addition to showing the bird’s entire body, the x-ray below shows the contents of the crop, the wing fracture, swelling on the left side, the bird’s gizzard full of grit and an egg that was about to be laid! 

Thank you to all who support Blue Mountain Wildlife with your kind words and deeds and generous donations. We make an awesome team!!!