We advocate for animals and specialize in bird rescue. We partner with the lake to help the birds The mission of 4 The Love of Rescue, Inc.
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is to help animals of all types. We specialize in bird rescue, wild and domestic. We partner with Hesperia Lake to help the birds that get tangled in fishing apparatus and tend to birds that need medical attention. We help to educate the community on the help animals need to further the bond between people and animals. We are a group of volunteers that run on donations, which has allowed us to become a thriving 501c3 nonprofit animal rescue.
Thank you to Bill Poole for reaching out for help so quickly for this barn owl. And thank you Charles Cannaday Jr. for getting it to the vet that specializes in raptors. Unfortunately the injury was to severe, but I’m glad it was able to be assessed and not suffering anymore 🙁
Please remove all plastic seals/rings from milk and other bottles. It will only take a second and hope to save a life!
This is angel wing in ducks and Geese. It can be prevented by not feeding bread and junk food. They sell bags of food at the store, or you can bring your own chicken scratch. Please don’t feed bread and junk food. We thank you and so do the birds ❤️
Another baby bird that fell out of the nest. Krystle Patterson did an amazing job! The original nest was in a very flimsy location. So I told her it would be better to put the fallen baby back with the other babies and move the original nest into the makeshift and attach it close to where the original nest was.
I suggested because it was under the house eaves to cut the box with an opening for the parents to go in and out. Then to cut the box so it had tabs to nail, attach the makeshift nest to the eave. The fallen baby bird is the runt very small compared to the other babies that was probably not meant to make it. Now with Krystle’s help all the babies are more secure and have a fighting chance.
As you follow the pictures the last picture is so cute the mama bird checking out the makeshift nest. Thank you Krystle for helping this little family out ❤️
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 ❤️
(Warning the second pic is a bit graphic.)
This baby pigeon that is 9 days old. Got attacked by a squirrel. Squirrels are known to eats the crop out. (The sibling already got killed.) The crop has a huge gash. We wrapped the torn area that will hopefully keep the peas in, to keep it fed. Unfortunately the formula just ozzed out. Will be working on getting the crop stitched up. The eye got injured with the attack with a puncture wound below it. It survived last night and we started working on it early this morning. We are keeping it comfortable with heat and feeding it in small increments. Hopefully it will go on to make a full recovery. This baby that is fighting for its life could definitely use some good vibs and prayers. Thank you
Decorah Eagles North Nest prayers for all…
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As North nest watchers probably know, DN18 swallowed fishing line that appears to have come in with a sucker fish that DNF brought to the nest on April 24. We’ve been monitoring it closely to see if it could clear the line by pulling it out or casting a pellet. The eaglet is eating and behaving normally, but it hasn’t yet managed to remove the line.
Eagles eat a lot of indigestible stuff, including sharp bones, and we were hoping DN18 would clear the line and any possible tackle on its own. Since it hasn't, we're considering our options, which include seeing if we can get a lift to the nest or going up the tree via rope or spikes. Whatever we do has to be quick and safe since we don’t want to accidentally injure DN17 in the process: one of the reasons we’ve stuck to monitoring so far. Weather is also a factor, since DNF and Mr. North will not approach the nest while anyone is in it or for some time afterwards. The eaglets are old enough to thermoregulate, but not to withstand cold, slashing rain. We've got a lot to consider and we're trying to make the best decision for everyone in the North eagle family. We don’t take that decision lightly.
We’ll keep everyone posted.
Keep your cats inside, the birds have entered breeding season.
Posting for Michelle our lake unstringer. Fishing line removed! Thank you Michelle ❤️
With spring and summer weather under way… The baby birds are falling out of nests and fledglings are fledgling, leaving the nest.
BABY BIRDS THAT DO NOT HAVE FEATHERS -
Here are example pictures of makeshift nests that can be made cozy with soft kleenexes, nesting materials, or the original nesting material with drainage on the bottom incase of rain. Also there needs to be enough air circulation, especially in summer so that the babies don’t get too hot and die. You can find something around your house to make a makeshift nest. It just has to be large enough for the parents to get in and out of and remember that the babies will be growing. Babies that are not full feathered are placed in the makeshift nest that is attached close to where the baby was found, or near the original nest that is not easily accessible. (If the nest is accessible you can put the baby back in the nest. If there is a chance the baby will fall out of the nest. Make a makeshift hammock to catch the baby so it doesn’t have a hard fall. Put the baby in a makeshift nest if the original nest is not safe.) You want to attach the makeshift nest out of the weather elements and where they are not an easy reach for predators to snag them. The parents will continue to care for the baby. Do not give a baby bird water, it will send their body into shock and kill them. If the baby is cold warm it back to normal body temperature, with your hands, heating pad or heat lamp. Make sure to not over heat, or cook the baby by accident. Do not feed them, they need to be hungry and cry for the parents to hear the baby cry and find them.
There is no need to remove the babies for help. They only need this bit of help, so they can remain with their parents that teach them the skills they need to survive. (If the original nest is not in a safe location. You can move the makeshift nest in increments, while the parents can hear and follow the moves until the makeshift nest is at the safer location.) Keeping babies with their parents is the best for everyone and the way nature intended, so please don’t kidnap the babies away from their dedicated parents.
FLEDGLINGS ARE FULL FEATHERED -
The pictures after; Are of fledglings that are full feathered and may look like adult birds that need help because they can’t fly. The biggest way to know they are a fledglings is; There is no injuries, They cannot fly and do not have human fear yet. Fledgling ravens have blue eyes, or a blue haze and will turn black when they mature.
Most birds do not go from nest to sky, but are grounded strengthening to fly. (This strengthening process depending on the type of bird can take several day to several weeks.) The parents aren’t always with them, because it’s time for them to learn independence. The parents are very dedicated and continue to care for them until they take flight and there after. It is a myth that if you touch a baby bird that the parents will not take it back. If you see a fledgling that is wilting with dehydration you can swish your finger in a ramekin of water and put a drip of water to the side of the beak. The fledgling’s body temperature need to be of it’s normal body temperature and the water should be the same temperature so that it doesn’t send the fledgling into shock. If it drinks continue until it’s hydrated. You can also set a water container out with the fledgling, that is size appropriate so that the bird can get out and not drown. Containers will vary with the type and size of bird. You can put pebbles, rocks in the container to help them get out. This can help the parent as well as the fledgling especially in the summer heat.
If the fledgling is in an unsafe location move it to a safer location, close to where you found it. (Again if you need to move the fledgling far from the original location to get it safe, you can move the fledgling in increments to the safer location while the parents can hear, see the moves and know where the fledgling is. The fledgling will cry to be fed which is how the parents keep track of their location, so please don’t feed the fledgling because this is the time for it to learn independence.) Put the fledgling in a place out of harm’s way such as under a shrub or such. Out of the weather elements and where predators can’t easily find them. Then the parents can continue to care for it, while grounded and after they take flight teaching it the skills to survive. Be on fledgling watch if you can and keep it safe from predators such as; larger birds, cats, dogs, squirrels, etc.
If you have any questions you can messenger our Lake Page.
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!
Sharing..
"My friend grew up in New England where they have pigeons. Apparently they also hate them. He was always saying bad things about pigeons until I pointed something out that he never thought of before."
"We domesticated pigeons. They are (nearly) all over the world because HUMANS BROUGHT THEM THERE. And, they were more than pets. They carried messages. People raced them. They lived spoiled lives as honored human companions for centuries.
Then we got telephones and we threw them out like trash.
Literally, we threw them away.
Their species had already been fully domesticated and they could not survive in the wild; they lost all their survival instincts during the centuries that they lived caged by people.
That is why they live in cities with people instead of in a forest somewhere. It's OUR fault. And not only did we throw them away, but now humans curse them as "winged rats;" casting them as pests.
But they don't know how to live without us, and their instincts tell us that they should trust us. So, they continue to come up to humans and beg for food, because it's the only survival skill left in their genes.
They love us because they were bred by us to feel that way, and yet we hate them."
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Click on link to read.. Another fishing line threat. SWFL Eagle M15 luckily he was able to remove the hook and fishing line. Please be fish apparatus aware as well as what’s harmful to birds and other wildlife that the article mentions.
In this video, M15 brings a fish to the nest. The fish was previously hooked and a piece of fishing line can be seen as Dad lands in the nest. A few moments ...
We are aware of this bird needing help. Will be trying to catch it to remove the line and have the foot assessed. Thank you for everyone’s concern who have reached out. ***Please don’t try and catch, or chase it around. It will just alert it and make it that much harder to catch.
It happens everywhere.. We need to be fishing line and apparatus aware. Thank you to these fishermen that helped save the pelican.
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DUCKLINGS, BUNNIES AND CHICKS ARE NOT SPRING AND EASTER GIFTS - I know many people already know this, but please share. It could help to save innocent lives.
Domestic ducks p**p about every 15 minutes and can live up to 20 years and more. It’s unlikely a child can take the duck to college. YET MILLIONS OF PEOPLE HAVE OR WILL CELEBRATE SPRING OR EASTER by getting their children a duckling, or live pet.
Parents often assume they can set a duck free at a local lake once it outgrows its duckling stage, but "DOMESTIC DUCKS ARE NOT EQUIPPED TO SURVIVE IN THE WILD LIKE THEIR WILD COUSINS” They normally can't fly, their colors don't match the environment and they don't know how to act in the wild, "so they fall prey to many wild animals, dogs and, sadly, even people.” In many cases, territorial ducks at a lake or pond will kill newcomers.
STUFFED ANIMALS MAKE GREAT GIFTS - baby ducks, chicks and bunnies without all the p**p, upkeep, responsibility and money it takes to maintain a pet.
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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
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