Immature Red-tailed Hawk patient 24-693 was admitted in October after being hit by a car. During her intake exam, she (determined to be female based on her weight) was found to have head and eye trauma, wounds on her feet, and contamination on her feathers. It’s not uncommon for us to receive birds whose feathers are contaminated by toxic substances, which often require multiple washes to remove. Common contaminants include runoff sludge, oil, pesticides, and industrial chemicals, all of which a

Falconry: Raising an imprint part 2