trevy727 Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Found this guy on the side of the highway on my way home from a spec fishing day. He was sick or something. Picked him up and he could hardly open his/her eyes or keep it's balance. I took it home and later that day it started to keep its balance by spreading it's wings. I kept it in a box over night and gave it water and some fish. The next day it wasn't so friendly. I took the box out onto the deck and after an hour or so, it flew off. Never did figure out what was wrong with it. Wasn't bleeding anywhere. Maybe just sick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dozer Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Sometimes they hit cars and get startled. Pretty bird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Great pictures Trevy. I'm surprised his talons didn't tear some new holes in your arm Absolutely beautiful birds. Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnimon Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Sometimes they hit cars and get startled. Pretty bird Sometimes?I think they go after their own reflection from the windshield. I had a few hit mine and flew away.What a scare I tell you.As for your being ill,probably ate some rd side kill that was going bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevy727 Posted March 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Oh Yeah, that white stuff on my pants is paint not what it looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish-miester Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Sometimes?I think they go after their own reflection from the windshield. I had a few hit mine and flew away.What a scare I tell you thats for sure ! beauty birds, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Yea. Probably bounced off a car and got his bell rung. Good for you for picking him up and helping him out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Cool!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Oh Yeah, that white stuff on my pants is paint not what it looks like. Eww, that's not Hawk poop? LOL Good on ya for helping such a cool bird out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cram Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 very, very cool. Did it eat the fish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 hardly open his eyes couldnt keep his balance woke up next morning in a bad mood................ hello------ the bird was DRUNK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! then the hang over !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! quick git me anudder beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfish1965 Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Good job taking care of the fella overnight. There are a few places in Ontario that care for injured birds of prey. If you encounter and injured hawk or owl, you may want to find a rehab center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 (edited) i only said he was drunk rick. i never accused him of being an alcoholic. rehab------- LOL Edited March 9, 2010 by skeeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Glad to hear it flew away on it's own. Like Rick said if you ever come across a raptor in distress, Mountsberg conservation area has a center devoted to these beautiful birds. http://www.conservationhalton.on.ca/ShowCa...m?subCatID=1455 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 i only said he was drunk rick.i never accused him of being an alcoholic. rehab------- LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitespinnerbait Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 A Red Tailed Hawk ...flies again... Good on ya.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevy727 Posted March 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 (edited) very, very cool. Did it eat the fish? No I don't think it ate the fish or had any water. Good job taking care of the fella overnight. There are a few places in Ontario that care for injured birds of prey. If you encounter and injured hawk or owl, you may want to find a rehab center. I actually called a lady that does rehabilitate wild animals and left a message, but, she didn't return my call until the next evening when the bird was already gone. A Red Tailed Hawk ...flies again... Good on ya.. It was a fully grown rough legged hawk. Edited March 9, 2010 by trevy727 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thgen Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 It was a fully grown rough legged hawk. You can see the dark wrist patches in pic with the wings up and the last pic certainly rules out a Red Tailed. Looks like a rough legged to me. When birds hit things they get stunned, usually due to some swelling that puts pressure on the brain which leads to behaviour very much like you described. Wildlife rehap centers and FLAP (of which I was a member) will inject the birds with an anti inflammatory -- dexamethasone was used then, not sure if it still is. At this point they pretty much do what you did and hold on to the birds until they die or are ready to go. Anyway, sounds like an awesome experience with a good ending, congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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