Author: Christy Teschmacher

Pip and Squeak (Ground doves)

Post author By Christy Teschmacher
Post date May 9, 2020

Pip and squeak are making huge strides. Today they have been upgraded to an outside cage to practice their flying skills. They’ll be ready soon!

Rehabilitation

Hernandez Great Horned Owl update.

Post author By Christy Teschmacher
Post date May 9, 2020

Hernandez is so proud he made it to the higher perch!

Rehabilitation

Mockingbird fledgling.

Post author By Christy Teschmacher
Post date May 9, 2020

even the littlest need help sometimes. This little mockingbird is just about fledgling, but he fell from his nest and the cats were very interested in him. A very nice lady scooped him up and contacted us. He should be ready to go back to his tree in a day or so.

Young birds are starting to fledge, before scooping them up try to determine a couple of things.
1. is it in immediate danger or injured?
if it’s in danger can you move it to a bush or shrub?
2. is it a baby or fledgling? (Not so much baby fluffs is a fledgling)
3. are the parents nearby trying to teach it to fly and feeding it?

* It’s spring time and baby season is upon us. Please if you find birds/wildlife that need assistance please reach out to us here at AzVida, Arizona Game and Fish or animal control. Please do not attempt to raise them yourself. Most require special diets and veterinary care. AzVida will ensure they receive the care they need.

Rehabilitation

Hector the Great Horned Owl

Post author By Christy Teschmacher
Post date May 9, 2020

Hector update- Hector is doing amazing! Here he is showing just how big and scary he is! Hector will be practicing his flying soon in preparation for release. Stay tuned for his progress updates!

Rehabilitation

Young Barn owl-Munchkin

Post author By Christy Teschmacher
Post date May 9, 2020

Munchkin was brought to Vida after being found in the road. He may have been “winged” by a car, just a bit dazed and confused. He’s doing amazing, he tries to attack his rehabber during feeding. Should be ready to go soon.

Rehabilitation