Red-Shouldered Hawk Falls From Nest And Needs Help

The following story was shared with us by the Audubon Center For Birds Of Prey in Florida.

In May 2020, the clinic received a fledgling red-shouldered hawk from Orlando, Florida. It fell from its nest. The initial exam revealed that the bird was weak, dehydrated, and emaciated. It also presented with spinal trauma and a wound on its left leg.

A fecal analysis revealed that the patient had flukes and coccidia as well.

It received EmerAid IC Carnivore three times a day for the first nine days of treatment before being able to digest solid food. Its intake weight was 390 grams (about 13.8 ounces). The patient was released after a little over a month in care with a release weight of 525 grams (about 1.2 pounds).