Belted Kingfisher Hits Window

The following story about a belted kingfisher was shared with us by Wild Nest Bird Rehab Inc. in Georgia.

We are a non-profit, wildlife rehabilitation organization based in Decatur, Georgia. Our mission is to rehabilitate and release injured and/or orphaned native birds.

In August of last year, we received a belted kingfisher from a rescuer in Comer, Georgia. The bird had hit their window, and they found him unresponsive. After monitoring for a day, they decided the bird needed help and sought rehab assistance.

Upon intake, we performed our routine examination and found an eye injury, head trauma, and some neurological symptoms.

After providing medication and fluids for hydration, we realized the bird would not eat on his own. We used EmerAid IC Piscivore to make a formula that we could then gavage-feed him three to five times a day.

After 10 days in our care, he was able to maintain his weight, and we were able to release him back to the wild.

We have had great success using EmerAid IC products for the much-needed nutrition to help birds get back to eating on their own.