!!! Magarita - (17 over X) - settles in. Day 1
July 02, 2009 - Etobicoke - William Osler
Mark Nash Reports:
Magarita was transferred from the Toronto Wildlife Centre to the CPF Raptor centre this afternoon, weighed in at 1110 grams (2.4 lbs) on an empty crop, and quickly settled in to an indoor pen that has been specially prepared for her while she will be is in our care during her convulsive period. While she is obviously incapable of flight due to her injury, she had no problem accessing the floor perch that has been set up in the pen, (set up at approx. 22 inches above the floor). She was provided approx. 98 grams of food along with her prescribed medication and in true peregrine fashion, she quickly consumed seventy five percent of the food given, then stashed the balance of the food in the corner of the pen behind the nest tray.
After her meal was consumed, Magarita raised her feathers and completed a partial rouse. During the observation period, it was noted that she passed several mutes that although not large, in their volume, they looked clear and normal. Within ½ hour, she returned to her food stash and consumed the balance of the meal. She then jumped up to the back wall perch and settled in for sleep. It was noted that both wings were held tight to the body in a perfectly upright position while standing and a normal roosting posture was observed.
In summery, the first day has been good. Her overall condition is excellent, as she carrying a very good weight and has an excellent appetite. She is obviously having no problem consuming her prescribed medications and has accepted both the food source and her new temporary environment.
Magarita’s overall behavior, attitude, body posturing and spirits are excellent, and we are very confident that her short stay with us will be positive and hopefully lead to a quick rehabilitation period so that she can return back to the wild to be reunited with her waiting family.
Stay tuned……..
