Spotlight Animal

American White Ibis (Eudocimus albus)

This adult Ibis was admitted after being attacked by an Osprey! The Osprey was not looking at the bird as a prey item since they only eat fish, but as an intruder.   This bird had the misfortune of flying too close to an active Osprey nest, and was attacked because he was seen as a threat to the babies in the nest!    There was a gentleman who witnessed the attack and was able to take the bird to our area's Emergency Vet Clinic.  The Veterinarian on-call was an experienced wildlife Vet, and he gave this bird the best care possible. After a stay of 2 weeks, we were able to successfully release this animal to continue along his migratory path.