Yet another busy day that mostly involved feeding. What made it rather busy was the fact we did not get much done beyond feeding back to back and cleaning. I took care of mostly raccoons and barely helped with squirrels because we do not wish to spread any possible raccoon diseases to the baby squirrels somehow.
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| We're growing up! |
Besides constantly cleaning, feeding, and helping out with feedings when I could - my day did not end at 5 like it sometimes does. I was about to leave to go to Raptor Education Group Ince (REGI) with a Blue Jay but suddenly two more bird calls! One was an Eagle in Michigan so since we cannot cross borders we have to refer to Michigan rehabilitators. I wish we could have picked up and took the Eagle but could not! Otherwise the other bird that needed picked up was a baby bird, nestling, that fell from the nest. After careful assessment I want to say the bird was a Red-eyed Vireo chick (based on nest and overall characteristics of the bird) and REGI said they agreed at first but I still need to clarify with them if this was the bird for sure. I also would love to call the lady back who called us about him. She was such a kind woman and I hoped I inspired her at least a little.
You see, her home was in foreclosure because ever since she lost her health she just could not take care of it. I found out about this when I made a comment about how nice everything looked - how I especially loved the garden. I could tell she was going through something and when she mentioned losing her health it made me deeply sad truthfully. I wish there was a way to help her. If I just had the money too help. I had nothing in hand to offer in any way but did offer her words. She had to move to Texas because that's where he family is and although it may not be her beautiful home now I made mention that sometimes we feel that events take a turn for the worst and our out of our control...but that this is okay. What we cannot see is the future and although new beginnings may seem scary; sometimes new beginnings are a great thing because they can mean something amazing is about to happen that you cannot see yet. She seemed to smile more after saying this and was very very thankful of all our work. I told her she did the right thing by calling us and overall I feel like I made a sort of friend. I wish I knew her more and wish I could help more. It's a sad story but hopefully will not stay that way. It's a huge move but at least she's near people. She more or less touched my heart because I saw a strong positive individual despite the circumstances and to me that is something to look up too. Things will get better for her, for sure.
The people I meet here is what makes this truly worthwhile; so this experience is about more then just wildlife to me.
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| Baby birds love sleeping in my hands. |
After picking up the little guy shown above, little Silent Night as she called him, I head to REGI and dropped off the baby and the Blue Jay. I head back afterwards, through a thunderstorm, and then since it was 11pm bed was in my forecast. Yay to being off tomorrow! Sleep!
Day 59
I spent my day off like I seem to do every day off - working on protocols. I ended up making progress on the Grebes protocol. Due to their overall easy rehabilitation requirements they are roughly half finished already. I also helped rehab staff with dishes, squirrel trays/feeding, and taking out trash since so much was happening and they were behind. I didn't half too...I know....but you could say I dislike seeing people stuck and want to help. I love the center as well. I just wish the help was a bit more mutual when it comes to me needing assistance. But I guess you could call me a one man army sometimes. This about sums up my day off besides sleeping in and playing games. Tried to just overall destress and enjoy myself in any way I can but protocols still need finished and due to much of a busy body I am.... days off are the only progress days sadly!
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