CROW handles 2,000th patient for year
The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife on Sanibel recently reported that it admitted patient number 2,000 for 2022. On April 30, an adult male black-throated blue warbler was brought in from Fort Myers, unable to fly after hitting a window. Upon admission, hospital staff found no significant injuries and released him on-site. CROW noted that it is migration season and birds are making their way to their northern breeding grounds. Oftentimes, birds become temporarily stunned after colliding with windows. If a bird hits a window and does not fly off immediately, gently cover the bird with a towel and place it in a securely closed cardboard box with air holes. Place the box in a quiet, dark and warm area away from activity and check on the bird every 30 minutes; no need to touch it during the check-ins. If the bird seems to have perked up and recovered, bring the box outside and open it, then step back and remain quiet to see if the bird flies away. If it does not, bring the box back inside and call CROW’s wildlife hotline at 239-472-3644, ext. 222, or the nearest wildlife rehabilitation center.