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American Bittern shows some attitude! This bird is

American Bittern shows some attitude! This bird is healing from a wing injury after having been stuck in a fence. He no likes any of this. #bittern #americanbittern

For anyone who ever wondered what happened to the

For anyone who ever wondered what happened to the toys they donate, here is Pagosa enjoying his new stoop. #avianenrichment

Some current hospital patients that could all use

Some current hospital patients that could all use your good healing vibes. Each bird admitted to APCH must start out in the clinic where critical care can be administered. As they progress, each is assessed for an outdoor rehab aviary space. Right now we are a little backed up! Meaning all our rehab aviaries are full. Some releases are upcoming and soon! Stay tuned. #APCH #Raptorrehabilitation #birdsofinstagram

Another soccer net victim. Netting of any kind is

Another soccer net victim. Netting of any kind is simply not visible enough for the predators who look past them and become entangled. Please take down, lay down, or cover when not in use so our wildlife does not needlessly suffer. Thank you to Animal Control Officer Dave of North Haven for doing the hard work of getting this Great horned owl free and for getting him out to APCH for care. He is thin, dehydrated and sore. Some free meals are coming up! #greathornedowl #owlsofinstagram #soccernetentanglement

Happening now… Barred Owl in fireplace. Rescuer

Happening now… Barred Owl in fireplace. Rescuer en-route. Lucky for this Barred the fireplace was not being used. Please consider chimney caps on the exterior stack to prevent wildlife from entering. Dark cavities are appealing to many critters and birds, this case an owl, are no exception. Update after owl is admitted. #barredowl #owlsinfireplaces #chimneycap #owlrescue

Chimney Screech is doing very well! Moving outdoor

Chimney Screech is doing very well! Moving outdoors tomorrow to re-connect with his wild side prior to returning to his territory. #chimneycapsandwildlife #screech #owls #owlsofinstagram

Embrace this day!! #blackvulture #vulturesofinstag

Embrace this day!! #blackvulture #vulturesofinstagram

Chimney Cap Reminder! Critters can and will enter

Chimney Cap Reminder! Critters can and will enter easy access dark crevices for many reasons from nesting to safe space. Please be responsible and make sure to secure your house stack with a chimney cap. It will prevent an animal from harm like this little grey screech owl who was trapped in someone’s fireplace. From his condition upon admission, it is safe to say he was in there for a few days. He is doing much better now but one more 24 hours trapped would have ended poorly. Not to mention the risk of fire and ash. Besides being sooty, he was weak and dehydrated. Perking up after a few days of intensive care and now lots of TLC which includes FOOD! Making up for lost time. Let’s avoid this conflict by simply having chimney caps installed. They really do work! #screechowl #easternscreechowl #chimneycaps #chimneycap

Pagasa working hard so he can become an ambassador

Pagasa working hard so he can become an ambassador for the Red shouldered hawk. He’s going to be AMAZING! #redshoulderedhawk #hawkambassador

Spinal trauma care happens in stages. This Great h

Spinal trauma care happens in stages. This Great horned owl has graduated to a sling and perch from a donut pillow. He will spend a few hours a day in this sling as he regains strength and function. Cold laser therapy treatments continue to assist this owl in his personal journey of recovery. #greathornedowl #owlsofinstagram #owlsinrehab #respondsystems

Tiasu’s growing up! And Enapai is actually start

Tiasu’s growing up! And Enapai is actually starting to like her. She approves of her maturity. Bald Eagles develop the classic white head and tail @ 5 years of age. It’s happening fassssst! Every day she is different. #baldeagle #eaglesofinstagram

Red tailed hawk # 2 returned to the WILD. Freewill

Red tailed hawk # 2 returned to the WILD. Freewill to go and go NOW! Good luck beautiful soul… Fare well back where you belong. #redtailedhawk #hawksofinstagram #hawkrelease #freewillrelease

Yesterday was a double!! Two went home. Seen here,

Yesterday was a double!! Two went home. Seen here, one Red tailed hawk returns to freedom Freewill Style. These incredible birds do not need to be manhandled or tossed for releases. Opening a door, unzipping a zipper, unfolding your arms are all freewill based. They do it on their own and are free to make their choices once we humans are done rehabilitating them. Respect right here! Enjoy! #redtailedhawkrelease #redtailedhawk #hawksofinstagram

And off he GOES!! The Torrington ACO (Animal Contr

And off he GOES!! The Torrington ACO (Animal Control Officer) who rescued and transported him to APCH had the honor of releasing him. Thanks Brent! Thanks APCH volunteer Karen for driving him back to Torrington. Most importantly, thanks to Dr. Rothert for her surgical skills. This Barred Owl defied all the odds. #barredowl #owlsofinstagram

After much tlc, another release scheduled for dark

After much tlc, another release scheduled for dark o clock! This boy survived so much. He was struck by a vehicle and was Impaled in his belly. His determination is admired and respected. Off you go little man. #barredowl #barredowlsofinstagram #owlrelease

Can we talk about soccer nets? When you are done p

Can we talk about soccer nets? When you are done playing games, please take down the nets. This is an all too common incident for owls and many other animals. The owls look past the netting as they chase critters with their tunnel vision predatory eye lock. These unattended nets become deadly conflicts to our wildlife. Please be mindful of what’s in your yard that could potentially become an issue for an animal. A huge SHOUT OUT to Cheshire Animal Control Officer April for her attention and determination to get this owl untangled and out to APCH for assessment. He is lucky, no breaks and no abrasions. Just his ego is a bit disturbed! Since he was covered in Hippoboscidae or flat flies and is on the thin side, we will treat him for a few days and bulk him up prior to the hard season approaching. #greathornedowl #owls #owlsofinstagram #soccernetentanglement

Have you ever felt you have received a message fro

Have you ever felt you have received a message from the other side? Birds are often associated with the connection to the afterlife as they are the closest to the Heavens. If you pay attention, a bird or any animal may present itself to you as you reminisce of a passed loved one. A pattern may begin to emerge and an association may develop and begin to represent your loved ones messages to you in times of need. We have always been believers in animal spirit communication. Before my very own beloved father passed away, we agreed that his favorite bird, the turkey vulture would be his messenger. I was even able to spread his ashes onto the wings and body of a turkey vulture that I had rehabilitated before we sent it back to the skies. This ceremonial release sealed our agreement. I now and again will look up and see my friends at the most appropriate moments in time. Yesterday was my birthday. The second one without my dear father. We released a beautiful red shouldered hawk who took from the carrier to a tree, shook off the human, and then emerged from the tree and soared higher and higher up into the sky and totally disappeared into the clouds. Not a typical release. As he disappeared, in came this turkey vulture who flew over me and circled three times before soaring after the hawk. Todd took this photo as I felt my Fathers presence and Happy Birthday wishes surround me. Our loved ones don’t leave us, as my Dad would say, I will be in the next room. Look to your messengers as they are all around you if you pay attention. It’s not complicated if you just open your eyes and your heart… and see. #turkeyvulture #vulturesofinstagram

Today started with a blessing from this adult Bald

Today started with a blessing from this adult Bald Eagle who flew by me in the courtyard… eye level. She then landed above the Eagle Aviary and had a visit with our flock. Lots of bowing took place between them. Did you know that raptors will bow to one another as a sign of respect, acknowledgment and a way to convey that they are not challenging each other. Lucky for me, Spirit Hawk Photography was there just in time to take pictures as the magestic messenger took flight… you know it’s a good day when you are blessed by an Eagle visit. A beautiful dream… #baldeagle #baldeaglesofinstagram #eagles

After MONTHS of calls and evasion by this Black Vu $After MONTHS of calls and evasion by this Black Vulture, today we succeeded in capturing this elusive survivor. The vulture had suffered a wing fracture but could still run, hop, skip away when approached. Took two tries today but we managed to surprise him from two sides and even though he gave chase, we finally won! He gets an X-ray tomorrow to understand more. Phew… Killingworth residents can relax now… the Town mascot is safe. #blackvulture #vulturesofinstagram$

Homeowners got to have the honor of opening the ca

Homeowners got to have the honor of opening the carrier to return the Sharp shinned hawk to its natural home. What a bolt of lightning but lucky for us, SLO MO exists! Enjoy! Freedom is the goal! #sharpshinnedhawk #accipiters #hawks #hawkrelease

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