We seem to have an injured Hawk hanging out in our front yard. Walks fine but doesn't seem to be able to fly. I did get a couple of numbers from DNR this morning but recordings say they are full. If you have any rescue contacts number we would greatly appreciate it.

Katelin Welles, Licensed Master Wildlife Rehabilitator
IWRC, NWRA, MWRA
Permits: MD and Sub USFW

Little Wanderers Wildllife Rescue
P.O. Box 3626
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Cell: 443-624-2949

LWWR@mac.com
Small mammals, RVS, birds of prey, no songbirds.


Anyone needing info or help, feel free to contact me or join me for coffee and a chat.

Many thanks,
Katelin

St. Andrews Church Rd.... Mary Martin, she has a set up for bird rehab.

Mary E. Martin
240-725-0785

Thanks I'll give them a try

St. Andrews Church Rd.... Mary Martin, she has a set up for bird rehab.

Mary E. Martin
240-725-0785

I have left Mary Martin a phone message thanks

We seem to have an injured Hawk hanging out in our front yard. Walks fine but doesn't seem to be able to fly. I did get a couple of numbers from DNR this morning but recordings say they are full. If you have any rescue contacts number we would greatly appreciate it.

Fledgling maybe?

Fledgling maybe?

That's when they get their feathers? This is an older hawk pretty big probably 24in tall.

Here he is

That's when they get their feathers? This is an older hawk pretty big probably 24in tall.

They're already fairly large when they leave the nest, but just might be a little clumsy getting used to flight (that's what I was thinking anyhow). It won't hurt to contact Katelin, though. She's good that way. :yay:

Here he is

Nice pic. :yay: Hard to tell if it's a youngin' or not to me.

They're already fairly large when they leave the nest, but just might be a little clumsy getting used to flight (that's what I was thinking anyhow). It won't hurt to contact Katelin, though. She's good that way. :yay:

Does this look like a young one to you? We have no idea...Can you tell what kind he is? a red tail?

Does this look like a young one to you? We have no idea...Can you tell what kind he is? a red tail?

Do you have a shot of it from the front (belly)?

Do you have a shot of it from the front (belly)?

Not yet, but going to see if we can get one....don't want to scare him away though. He's left our yard and is in the horse pasture now but still pretty close

Not yet, but going to see if we can get one....don't want to scare him away though. He's left our yard and is in the horse pasture now but still pretty close

Here's a red shouldered hawk, looks similar.

Here's a red shouldered hawk, looks similar.

here you go

We have captured our Hawk with a clothes basket and waiting on a return call from Mary for pickup...Thanks for everyone's help....we hope Ok we named him Melvin after a good friend that has passed on can be healed and brought back here to the farm

we got some really good pictures

Great pics!!! What a beautiful bird!! Hope he/she has a quick recovery.

We have captured our Hawk with a clothes basket and waiting on a return call from Mary for pickup...Thanks for everyone's help....we hope Ok we named him Melvin after a good friend that has passed on can be healed and brought back here to the farm

AWWWW! Melvin!
Hey, thanks enough for caring to help :huggy:

AWWWW! Melvin!
Hey, thanks enough for caring to help :huggy:

We just hope all goes well for him/her, we are animal/wildlife lovers
Mary is on her way and hopefully she can tell us what type of hawk Melvin is and if I have to rename... I'm just so happy there are the rescuers out there to help

Jwilley
They might be the cooper hawk family that has young one yrly that visits the farm. Jacki has gotten some awesome photos in the past. They are good size.
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In the past he has been on the ground for a couple days and the parents watch him/her. He might not be strong enough to fly yet.

Jwilley
They might be the cooper hawk family that has young one yrly that visits the farm. Jacki has gotten some awesome photos in the past. They are good size.
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Hey Robin....How are you lady....We were wondering if it's that same hawk as when you were here and if it's a cooper Yes I have those pictures somewhere

If its the same family baby usually hangs by the ring, your garage, and the apple tree by the run in. Just have to watch Bear. Shelby dont mess with them.
Looks the same

I have left Mary Martin a phone message thanks

:yahoo: I work with Mary and pick up/transport birds of prey for her...hehehe...I am so tickeld she was off from work to help the hawk!
She is awesome and only one of 2 rehabbers in all of St. Marys County!!

Great work in rescuing and containing the hawk!:buddies:
Looks like a juvenile red tail.

OK...back to feeding babies....:howdy:

Mary will be able to tell you. I dont believe its hurt. Just learning to fly and get strength. Usually was only on the ground a couple days.

Cooper's Hawk, fledgling photo - Tom Grey photos at pbase.com (http://www.pbase.com/tgrey/image/113967418)

Cooper's Hawk (http://www.awrc.org/coopershawk.htm)

Mary will be able to tell you. I dont believe its hurt. Just learning to fly and get strength. Usually was only on the ground a couple days.

Mary & Katelin just left with Melvin and say he/she is a juvenile red tail. They will transport him to Virginia or Delaware for evaluation & treatment if needed. He was underweight and maybe has a parasite issue. Really don't know maybe a head injury. Well he/she is in good hands now and God bless you both Mary & Katelin for what you do!! and for everyones help and suport here on the forums....:yahoo: It was so awesome I got to pet Melvin before he left!!

:yay: Good wishes for Melvin.

Mary & Katelin just left with Melvin and say he/she is a juvenile red tail. They will transport him to Virginia or Delaware for evaluation & treatment if needed. He was underweight and maybe has a parasite issue. Really don't know maybe a head injury. Well he/she is in good hands now and God bless you both Mary & Katelin for what you do!! and for everyones help and suport here on the forums....:yahoo: It was so awesome I got to pet Melvin before he left!!

Please take note..Katelin is Mary's summer intern....not me ( Katelin Calvert County)

All of the rehabbers in Maryland are volunteers and do not get paid for the work of saving widlife.
All the time, medicine, food, that Mary will put into saving that hawk, with the goal to later release it, comes out of her nearly empty pockets!

(rehabbers are always poor this time of year...)


We all rely strictly on donations!!!

If you wish to send a donation to Mary to help with this hawk, and all the great work she does:

This is the name of her (501)c 3 Non Profit group:

BACK TO THE WILKD RESCUE & REHAB
44029 SAINT ANDREWS CHURCH RD
CALIFORNIA, MD
20619-2149.

Thank you SOMD Forum for coming together, networking, to save yet another wild animal!!!!

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

Mary & Katelin just left with Melvin and say he/she is a juvenile red tail. They will transport him to Virginia or Delaware for evaluation & treatment if needed. He was underweight and maybe has a parasite issue. Really don't know maybe a head injury. Well he/she is in good hands now and God bless you both Mary & Katelin for what you do!! and for everyones help and suport here on the forums....:yahoo: It was so awesome I got to pet Melvin before he left!!

:smoochy: That is awesome! Mary is the bomb! Kudos to katelin. Cherish that moment Jwilley

QUOTE=cattitude;3901083]:yay: Good wishes for Melvin.[/QUOTE]

Thanks.. we hope to be able to get updates I'll be keeping in touch with Mary..:high5:

Please take note..Katelin is Mary's summer intern....not me ( Katelin Calvert County)

All of the rehabbers in Maryland are volunteers and do not get paid for the work of saving widlife.
All the time, medicine, food, that Mary will put into saving that hawk, with the goal to later release it, comes out of her nearly empty pockets!

(rehabbers are always poor this time of year...)


We all rely strictly on donations!!!

If you wish to send a donation to Mary to help with this hawk, and all the great work she does:

This is the name of her (501)c 3 Non Profit group:

BACK TO THE WILKD RESCUE & REHAB
44029 SAINT ANDREWS CHURCH RD
CALIFORNIA, MD
20619-2149.

Thank you SOMD Forum for coming together, networking, to save yet another wild animal!!!!

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

Got it Katelin....thank you also for all your hard work!! I truly pray Melvin will have a long life and I have to say what a great experience to be able to get him in caring helpful hands and to be able to touch and see up close such a beautiful bird:howdy:

Got it Katelin....thank you also for all your hard work!! I truly pray Melvin will have a long life and I have to say what a great experience to be able to get him in caring helpful hands and to be able to touch and see up close such a beautiful bird:howdy:

Thank you! I just found my cell and got your message...
I need to put a message to call the house...and if no reply then my cell...

FYI:
If anyone needs to reach me:
Katelin Welles. Rehabber:
Calvert County:
Home: 410-535-2998

If I do not answer, message will give you my cell number!


And Jwilly, I am sure you will be able to visit your hawk in the future!

Mary and Katie will take good care of him (her?).

Thanks to all!!:howdy:

Oh I don't want to forget to also Thank John for all is assistance this morning getting me in touch with Mary.......You all are awesome!

Just wanted to let you know the hawk is feeling much better. X-rays revealed that there is a break in the right wing which has already begun to heal. He is eating over a dozen mice per day now and gaining weight rapidly. He is receiving antibiotics, probiotics and vitamins. We will transport him to a facility which has a large flight cage when he's ready to attempt flying again. He will need to be placed in a flight cage large enough to allow him to fly and catch live food. He will no be released unless he is capable of hunting and capturing prey, otherwise he would die a slow and painful death from starvation. If he can't manage on his own, we will make every effort to place him as an educational bird or as a surragate parent with a licensed facility. Thanks for caring enough to get him help. Take care, Mary

wow thats a hungry birdie. Im so glad hes doing better.:yahoo:

Good news. :clap:


JWilley, Melvin is a great name. He was such a great man and his son is an awesome guy. :huggy:

Just wanted to let you know the hawk is feeling much better. X-rays revealed that there is a break in the right wing which has already begun to heal. He is eating over a dozen mice per day now and gaining weight rapidly. He is receiving antibiotics, probiotics and vitamins. We will transport him to a facility which has a large flight cage when he's ready to attempt flying again. He will need to be placed in a flight cage large enough to allow him to fly and catch live food. He will no be released unless he is capable of hunting and capturing prey, otherwise he would die a slow and painful death from starvation. If he can't manage on his own, we will make every effort to place him as an educational bird or as a surragate parent with a licensed facility. Thanks for caring enough to get him help. Take care, Mary

Mary thanks for the update...I was thinking about calling you today...Great news that he has a healthy appetite Thanks for all you do lady!!:yahoo:

Good news. :clap:


JWilley, Melvin is a great name. He was such a great man and his son is an awesome guy. :huggy:

I thought Melvin would like that!! he was a great friend and his son takes right after him.....How ya doing lady?:howdy:

I thought Melvin would like that!! he was a great friend and his son takes right after him.....How ya doing lady?:howdy:

I'm doing great. How are you and Shelby?

Awww, what a great story! Glad Melvin is in good hands!! :clap:

I'm doing great. How are you and Shelby?

we are doing great...Shelby has been enjoying tha AC as it's been so hot out there lately...Always something going on at the farm.....Glad to hear all is well with you lady!

Just wanted to let you know the hawk is feeling much better. X-rays revealed that there is a break in the right wing which has already begun to heal. He is eating over a dozen mice per day now and gaining weight rapidly. He is receiving antibiotics, probiotics and vitamins. We will transport him to a facility which has a large flight cage when he's ready to attempt flying again. He will need to be placed in a flight cage large enough to allow him to fly and catch live food. He will no be released unless he is capable of hunting and capturing prey, otherwise he would die a slow and painful death from starvation. If he can't manage on his own, we will make every effort to place him as an educational bird or as a surragate parent with a licensed facility. Thanks for caring enough to get him help. Take care, Mary

If you have any trouble finding a place, please PM me.

Just wanted to let you know the hawk is feeling much better. X-rays revealed that there is a break in the right wing which has already begun to heal. He is eating over a dozen mice per day now and gaining weight rapidly. He is receiving antibiotics, probiotics and vitamins. We will transport him to a facility which has a large flight cage when he's ready to attempt flying again. He will need to be placed in a flight cage large enough to allow him to fly and catch live food. He will no be released unless he is capable of hunting and capturing prey, otherwise he would die a slow and painful death from starvation. If he can't manage on his own, we will make every effort to place him as an educational bird or as a surragate parent with a licensed facility. Thanks for caring enough to get him help. Take care, Mary

Any new updates for us Mary?

That's when they get their feathers? This is an older hawk pretty big probably 24in tall.




Also the bird may not be injurd but like a few larger birds I have seen they eat berries that are old and fallen and they get drunk and can't fly lol!