CROW Feathers: Kelsey Moffett, Veterinary Student Extern
Where are you from? I am originally from Indiana. What’s your position at CROW and how long are you here for? I am a Veterinary Student Extern here at CROW […]
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CROW CAWs: A Burrowing Owl’s Successful Wing Injury Recovery
An adult Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) was found in Cape Coral immobile and incapable of flying. On examination, the owl (patient 26-446) presented with a severe wing droop with no […]
CROW CAWs: Little Blue Heron Caught by Line in Ding Darling Was Released!
A call from a concerned visitor at Ding Darling reported a Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) thrashing and vocalizing in distress. The heron was tightly ensnared and unable to free […]
CROW CAWs: American Bittern Found Laying Lifeless on Sandbar
An American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) was discovered lying on its side and unresponsive on a sandbar. Cold, wet, and covered in sand, the bird was quickly transported to CROW for […]
CROW Feathers: Melissa DeRose, Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern
Where are you from? I am born and raised in Fort Myers, Florida alongside my brothers. What’s your position at CROW and how long have you been here so far? […]
CROW CAWs: Southern Black Racer Becomes By-Catch in Garden Mesh
When properly and responsibly installed, garden netting can discourage pests and wildlife from ruining your plants. However, this is not always the case. A Southern Black Racer (Coluber constrictor priapus) […]
CROW CAWs: Baby Otter Found Abandoned On Side of the Road
An infant North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) was discovered without its mother. Because prolonged separation at this age can quickly become life-threatening, the kit was safely rescued and transported to […]
CROW CAWs: Successful Recovery for American Kestrel
American kestrels (Falco sparverius) migrated back to Florida for the winter – and we admitted our first kestrel of 2026. A rescuer discovered this male kestrel (patient 26-194) lying in […]
CROW CAWs: Juvenile Bald Eagle Found Tied To Duck Decoy
In St. James City, a juvenile bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) was spotted in a pond unable to move. Upon closer examination, it appeared the eagle was stuck to a duck […]
CROW Feathers: Madison Cornett, Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern
Where are you from? I am from Roxboro, North Carolina. I attended the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where I earned a degree in Environmental Science with a minor in […]
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