Attacked by a squirrel. Ripped open crop. Stitches up and hopefully going to start thriving now #babypigeon
Music to my ears! Baby bird peeps are the best.. especially this morning when he wasn’t doing so well last night. For whatever reasons the crop, chest area, up to the throat puffed up with air. Pushing the throat area. I gently tries to alleviate some of the air by massaging it up through the throat and out its mouth, but it would only help temporarily and would fill again. It was so swollen that I was scared it would strangle his airway, but after several attempts had to leave it alone and hope for the best. I went to bed and was actually scared this morning to check on it. Thank goodness I woke to the sweetest peeps and one hungry baby and the swelling had gone completely down. Baby looks strong and active as you can tell in the video. I wasn’t able to check the stitches yet, but the crop held the food after the feeding. I’m feeding it in small increments due to all the crop has gone through and also due to its age. I am feeling more confident that this baby is going to pull through, even though I know we still aren’t out of the woods and still have aways to go. Thank you for all your love, well wishes and concern I appreciate it and know that baby does too ❤️
Our rescue is now excepting stars ⭐️. Please support our rescue, in helping animals in need. We specialize in bird rescue and partner with Hesperia Lake and help the birds; unstring fishing line and apparatus from the waterfowl that can be detrimental if not released. We also help birds that need medical attention.
Unfortunately bird rescue is not widely supported. So every donations helps us to continue to help birds that have no one to fend for them. We thank you and so do the birds!
So the goose at the lake was caught today. Being treated for possible fungal and will then be released back to the lake.
If you would like to get involved with our mission to Save The Birds @ Hesperia Lake it can be as simple as you going out and enjoy the lake on your own and picking up fishing line, hooks and debris and taking pics for the Hesperia Lake Bird Page to build more awareness on the help the birds need and what to feed them. Chicken scratch is best and they sell bags at the store for $1.00.
Also sending pics of hurt birds so we can access them and see if they need our help. You can message or text 760-646-3309 Carol Soo Austin
So one of our locals JoAnn Mounsey went out and enjoyed the lake and sent this beautiful video! The lake is free to walk in, has a playground, bbq’s, lots of birds and paid fishing. The store sell bird food for $1.00
If you would like to get involved with our mission to Save The Birds @ Hesperia Lake it can be as simple as you going out and enjoy the lake on your own and sending pics. While there you can picking up fishing line, hooks and debris and taking pics for the Hesperia Lake Bird Page to build more awareness. Also sending pics of hurt birds so we can access them and see if they need our help. You can messenger, text 760-646-3309 Carol Soo Austin. Ty 🐦❤️🐦
Our rescue is trying to build the communities awareness on what to feed the birds at the Lake. Scratch chicken, duck food is best for them and the environment. The store sells bags for $1.00
Many people are feeding the birds junk... chips, cookies, breads, etc. which they will eat, but it’s horrible for the birds and the lake water in which they poop. So please let’s Save The Birds!
If you would like to get involved with our mission to Save The Birds @ Hesperia Lake it can be as simple as you going out and enjoy the lake on your own and picking up fishing line, hooks and debris and taking pics for the Hesperia Lake Bird Page to build more awareness. Also sending pics of hurt birds so we can access them and see if they need our help.
Or if you’d like to be more involved; We will be offering educational workshops, Events, Fundraisers. We have more we want to accomplish as well. Let me know what you are wanting to do or you can just text pics and or videos while you are at the lake 760-646-3209. Ty Carol
So this is what our mission has accomplished! Getting birds at Hesperia Lake the help they need immediately.
Some nice volunteers called with this hurt hawk and we got in into the vet immediately and if luck has it, it will get the help it needs and be released ❤️ 01/20/18
If you would like to volunteer contact 760-646-3309 Carol Soo Austin
Here is a video of a bird that is limping. This is what we would like people out at the lake to send in. You can text it to me and then we can access, if it’s old injury or one we can capture, treat and then release. Ty Carol Soo Austin 760-646-3309.
Lucy's Medical Update - It was confirmed that Lucy has a tumor and we discussed the possible options and also the downfalls, though she still needed to see the bird specialist.
The specialist did a swab on Lucy rather then examining her under anesthesia, since birds can easily have complications that can lead to death.
Lucy has a small tumor internally and a larger one protruding out, which has lead to some protracted anus. If they were to do surgery she would likely get an infection, due to the poop.
The lengthy recovery time it would take to get her completely healed, since she could not be in dirty lake water would deteriorate her muscle tone to where her lake lifestyle could be difficult or impossible. It would be a long lengthy stressful medical procedure and recovery for Lucy, who is an older bird. There was no concern with her eyes considering her age.
Taking everything into consideration and that Lucy is healthy, eating and pooping fine. Her released has been scheduled so she can get back and enjoy her friends and lake lifestyle 😊 08/12/2017
Lucy is such a sweet bird and it has been an honor for our rescue to get to know her and try to help her! We will be watching for Lucy and monitoring her health and updating as we see her.
Here is Lucy's release video, back to her lake home, she was honking up a storm and immediately started looking for her group/ family ❤️ 08/13/2017
