4th of Owltober!
While most of you are experiencing Fall/Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s Springtime in New Zealand which means wildlife hospitals are inundated with lots of baby birds. BirdCare Aotearoa in Auckland is currently running a fundraising campaign for its busiest season of the year, which incidentally was reported in today’s RNZ article:
Auckland bird hospital expects hundreds of patients as breeding season begins – Link RNZ
BCA report they have “already cared for 42 Ruru this year. Common reasons for admission include cat attacks and entrapment in sticky Parapara sap. But most often, like this newest arrival from Glen Eden, they present with neurological symptoms from collision injuries—usually with windows or vehicles.”
The Ruru pictured was posted during BCA’s 2023 campaign, with the caption:
A massive thanks to everyone who has supported our appeal so far! We’ve been truly touched by the generosity and kind messages we’ve received. With your help, we can give birds like these a second chance at life💚
Original post – 06 Sep 2023
by Birdcare Aotearoa
located in Green Bay, Auckland
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Link to donate to Birdcare Aotearoa for those willing and able.
xo owlsintowels
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| Species | Common Name | More info |
|---|---|---|
| Ninox novaeseelandiae | Morepork | Wiki link |
