[wisb] Re: Dead woodpecker question
- From: Scott Diehl <tuftedtitmouse2@xxxxxxx>
- To: wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, melissa.lindstrum@xxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2014 08:01:27 -0400 (EDT)
Hi, All,
We are getting in window-collision-victim, migrating YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKERS
lately. Leg paresis (weakness of voluntary movement) or paralysis is common
for this species after a window collision. This condition is likely a result
of spinal cord trauma. Birds with leg paresis or paralysis typically
"wing-walk" -- attempt to balance and move forward by "paddling" with their
outstretched wings.
Window collisions are a MAJOR cause of suffering and death for wild birds.
Please take action to make your home or business safer for birds. You are
invited to view window treatment ideas on our web
site:http://www.wihumane.org/wildlife/wings/how-to-home-and-business -- scroll
down to "How Can Collisions Be Reduced?"
-Scott Diehl
Richfield, Washington Co., and WI Humane Society Wildlife Rehab Center,
Milwaukee
-----Original Message-----
From: Betsyacorn <Betsyacorn@xxxxxxx>
To: karen.etter.hale <karen.etter.hale@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; wisbirdn
<wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; melissa.lindstrum <melissa.lindstrum@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thu, Apr 17, 2014 5:51 pm
Subject: [wisb] Re: Dead woodpecker question
Window kill? I had one take on an unusual window here and she sat with
wings open to get her bearings or balance. It was after a near-catch by a
Cooper's Hawk, but I happened to be outside and took her to a safe spot to
recover. It's possible that the collision was such that Melissa's bird took
too much damage to the chest or head.. This is a particularly active window
collision season, especially with the newcomers passing through. Never
too late to apply window tape (as sold at the Humane Society and the better
wildlife stores in Milwaukee for instance) to our uber-reflective, confusing
and deadly glass.
Betsy Abert, So. Milwaukee
Betsy Abert
Acorn Landscape Design
414-531-9249
betsyacorn@xxxxxxx
In a message dated 4/17/2014 4:40:55 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
karen.etter.hale@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
Hello Wisbirders,
Melissa contacted us with an interesting question that I hope some of
you will have some insight on. Please contact Melissa directly (and/or
all of us) at melissa.lindstrum@xxxxxxxxx
<mailto:melissa.lindstrum@xxxxxxxxx>
***
My sister found a dead woodpecker in her yard in Milwaukee this week.
Its wings were spread out, almost like it had been sunbathing. Never
seen a dead bird in this position before. Any particular reason for it?
Thanks for any input!
***
Thanks, as always,
Karen
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