Spotlight Animal

This Adult Ibis was admitted after being

attacked by an Osprey

The Osprey was not looking at the bird as a prey

item as they normally 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 Vet on call was an experienced Wildlife

Veterinarian,and he gave this bird the best care available.

After a stay of 2 weeks, we were able to successfully

release this animal to continue along his migratory path.