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Even More Bohemian Waxwings
I can never get enough of these guys, they're so beautiful, and usually make home visits. Unfortunately we had one hit a nearby window on Sunday. We were able to transport it to the local wildlife hospital, and I really hope it's doing alright. They noted that waxwings are sturdy and they usually have success rehabilitating them, but I still really worry about the little guy. I think it may have been mainly a broken toe and shock from the freezing snow, as it seemed slightly better once it was moved inside, although not well enough to fly off on its own sadly. They seemed really hopeful in the hospital, so I'm trying to stay positive as well.
I really feel horrible about the incident and would like to prevent anything like it happening in the future, so if anyone has any success stories with glass stickers or whatnot please let me know! The glass is in an awkward place and unremovable, and we have avoided placing feeders or anything that might attract attention around it. I think it only becomes an issue when there's massive flocks which take up the entire tree, and start having to move onto the balcony to try and find a perch (and even then they usually avoid the deck due to an omnipresent indoor cat who seems glued to the problematic glass). But even so, I'd like to be prepared and do anything to avoid it, so if anyone has any sticker recommendations or whatnot please let me know, thanks!
Taken in Kamloops, BC.
Even More Bohemian Waxwings
I can never get enough of these guys, they're so beautiful, and usually make home visits. Unfortunately we had one hit a nearby window on Sunday. We were able to transport it to the local wildlife hospital, and I really hope it's doing alright. They noted that waxwings are sturdy and they usually have success rehabilitating them, but I still really worry about the little guy. I think it may have been mainly a broken toe and shock from the freezing snow, as it seemed slightly better once it was moved inside, although not well enough to fly off on its own sadly. They seemed really hopeful in the hospital, so I'm trying to stay positive as well.
I really feel horrible about the incident and would like to prevent anything like it happening in the future, so if anyone has any success stories with glass stickers or whatnot please let me know! The glass is in an awkward place and unremovable, and we have avoided placing feeders or anything that might attract attention around it. I think it only becomes an issue when there's massive flocks which take up the entire tree, and start having to move onto the balcony to try and find a perch (and even then they usually avoid the deck due to an omnipresent indoor cat who seems glued to the problematic glass). But even so, I'd like to be prepared and do anything to avoid it, so if anyone has any sticker recommendations or whatnot please let me know, thanks!
Taken in Kamloops, BC.