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Our newest rescue, a woodpecker
Yes, a red-headed woodpecker, the cat drug in. Poor buddy, it has a puncture below it's left eye. I cleaned it up, called our local wildlife rescue and was told to hang on to him and keep doing what I'm doing. I have some of Amigo's meds from when he was hurt and will get some down this bird. Woodpeckers are communal and would not be able to survive in a different area away from their family. Anyways, these guys are my nemesis but I will do what it takes to keep him alive. They happen to be an endangered species. The rescue guy tells me that here, where we live, has the highest concentration of red-headed woodpeckers,,ANYWHERE! Here is a pic of Amigo coming down for a closer look . I put the wild bird in the outdoor aviary.
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froggij (10-28-2014), jtbirds (10-29-2014), kendrafitz (10-28-2014), Lady (10-28-2014)
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Wow! I hope he makes it. Parrots are so nosy, aren't they?
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Good for you Mare. Woodpeckers are very interesting birds. Please keep us updated and more photos if you have the time.
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In that pic, the wood pecker hanging on the side of the cage, I was worried that Amigo might want to take some toes off but he actually seemed concerned about the little guy . At the moment, Amigo is hanging out on top of the cage, non-aggressively,, good to see. We have a family of these birds that LOVE our house and garage and Amigo's tree. I think Amigo feels they are family! I'll get some more pics up, soon.
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Rosie & Kendra
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This morning. Come to discover, he has issues with both eyes, I found a puncture on the other side, too. Both eyes are closed so, he's basically blind. I brought him in, (OMG..these guys are LOUD!) and have him in a box till I can get a cage together for him. My husband wants to humanely put him down but I want to give him a chance. The eyes aren't punctured, just closed.
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Rosie & Kendra
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Oh poor darling! Kudos to you for bringing him in, I hope the medicine helps him and maybe it's just swelling? I hope he gets better, poor little guy
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Oh Mare, best of luck tending to this little guy. Sure hope he gets better.
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Your are the angel mare! He is in good hands, goodluck.
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