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Charlie practices his bandaging techniques as part of his classroom training.

possumwood — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:37:32 MST

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Charlie practices his bandaging techniques as part of his classroom training. - November2006019.jpg

Cynthia has demonstrated her bandaging skills as well.

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Cynthia has demonstrated her bandaging skills as well. - November2006013.jpg

Home school students are able to come out and volunteer as part of their classroom training.

possumwood — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:32:55 MST

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Home school students are able to come out and volunteer as part of their classroom training. - November2006007.jpg

Brianna helps work with the little owl and continue its manning training.

possumwood — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:32:54 MST

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Brianna helps work with the little owl and continue its manning training. - newbirdsApril2006063.jpg

The Young Marines come every week, and their help is invaluable! Here they work with baby ducklings.

possumwood — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:32:53 MST

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The Young Marines come every week, and their help is invaluable! Here they work with baby ducklings. - newjanuary07022.jpg

CCCC students are studying during their evening Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation class held here at Possumwood Acres.

possumwood — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:32:52 MST

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CCCC students are studying during their evening Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation class held here at Possumwood Acres. - newjanuary07015.jpg

Students Paul and Carol find that two heads are better than one while studying.

possumwood — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:32:51 MST

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Students Paul and Carol find that two heads are better than one while studying. - newjanuary07016.jpg

Volunteers sort through the supplies that the local hospital donates.

possumwood — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:25:47 MST

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Volunteers sort through the supplies that the local hospital donates. - miscapril2006004.jpg

Sabreena Pierce, and other military wives, are valuable volunteers here.

possumwood — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:25:46 MST

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Sabreena Pierce, and other military wives, are valuable volunteers here. - endaugust2006066.jpg

Tamara Canty learned how to help bandage birds while she volunteered here.

possumwood — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:25:45 MST

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Tamara Canty learned how to help bandage birds while she volunteered here. - endaugust2006063.jpg

Local community college students help volunteer and earn class credit.

possumwood — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:25:44 MST

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Local community college students help volunteer and earn class credit. - endaugust2006032.jpg

At the peak of Baby Season, the volunteers have much to help with, keeping all these babies fed on schedule.

possumwood — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:25:43 MST

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At the peak of Baby Season, the volunteers have much to help with, keeping all these babies fed on schedule. - endaugust2006028.jpg

Volunteer help is essential in caring for all the animals that are brought to Possumwood Acres for treatment.

possumwood — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:20:04 MST

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Volunteer help is essential in caring for all the animals that are brought to Possumwood Acres for treatment. - endaugust2006021.jpg

Volunteers learn to provide care for each species.

possumwood — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:20:03 MST

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Volunteers learn to provide care for each species. - endaugust004.jpg

Obviously, volunteers enjoy their work here!

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Obviously, volunteers enjoy their work here! - augustset004.jpg

Children are allowed to feed the goats here.

possumwood — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:20:01 MST

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Children are allowed to feed the goats here. - new033.jpg

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Once it is filled completely, the final landscaping and grading can be completed.

possumwood — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:14:07 MST

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Once it is filled completely, the final landscaping and grading can be completed. - November2006080.jpg

The pond is about 80% full now, just waiting for the completion of the island.

possumwood — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:14:06 MST

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The pond is about 80% full now, just waiting for the completion of the island. - November2006077.jpg

Newborns and nestlings are cared for initially in an incubator, where the temperature and humidity is carefully controlled for their care.

possumwood — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:14:05 MST

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Newborns and nestlings are cared for initially in an incubator, where the temperature and humidity is carefully controlled for their care. - newbirdsApril2006021.jpg

Following the fall hurricane season, we are absolutely loaded with recovering squirrels.

possumwood — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:08:17 MST

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Following the fall hurricane season, we are absolutely loaded with recovering squirrels. - endaugust2006034.jpg

Frostbite injuries to the inside of the pelican\'s pouch.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:40:29 MST

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Frostbite injuries to the inside of the pelican\'s pouch. - newjanuary07012.jpg

Severe frostbite can result in the death of pelicans every winter. You can see the damage done to this one\'s pouch.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:40:28 MST

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Severe frostbite can result in the death of pelicans every winter. You can see the damage done to this one\'s pouch. - frostbiteinjuriestopelicanpouch.jpg

These \"buttons\" on the end make that terrifying rattling sound to warn us away.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:34:40 MST

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These \"buttons\" on the end make that terrifying rattling sound to warn us away. - snake009.jpg

The coloration is beautiful, but this is still a deadly animal and you must respect them.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:34:39 MST

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The coloration is beautiful, but this is still a deadly animal and you must respect them. - beautifulcoloration.jpg

A Timber Rattler was discovered on the grounds behind the cages one summer, but it was hard to find him with this almost perfect camoflage.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:34:38 MST

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A Timber Rattler was discovered on the grounds behind the cages one summer, but it was hard to find him with this almost perfect camoflage. - perfectcamoflage.jpg

Squirrelly Boy is imprinted, and was transferred to PAWS, where he rules the Animal Room.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:31:00 MST

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Squirrelly Boy is imprinted, and was transferred to PAWS, where he rules the Animal Room. - SquirrelyBoy1.jpg

A cat caught this young Flying Squirrel and broke its front leg. The little squirrel recovered nicely and was released. Few people ever get a chance to see these little guys up close.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:30:59 MST

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A cat caught this young Flying Squirrel and broke its front leg. The little squirrel recovered nicely and was released. Few people ever get a chance to see these little guys up close. - flyingsquirrel-injuredbycat.jpg

This is the very first Eagle Scout project done for Possumwood Acres, and this squirrel pre-release cage was built in April, 2006.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:28:40 MST

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This is the very first Eagle Scout project done for Possumwood Acres, and this squirrel pre-release cage was built in April, 2006. - EagleScoutproject-theveryfirstone.jpg

Little Cottontail Rabbits are frequently caught by cats.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:26:47 MST

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Little Cottontail Rabbits are frequently caught by cats. - miscapril2006053.jpg

This little rabbit still has the white spot on top of its head that the babies are born with.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:26:46 MST

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This little rabbit still has the white spot on top of its head that the babies are born with. - babyrabbitstillhasheadspot.jpg

A Peregrine Falcon came in during 2006 with a head injury after being hit by a car. Unfortunately, it died several days later from internal injuries.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:22:01 MST

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A Peregrine Falcon came in during 2006 with a head injury after being hit by a car. Unfortunately, it died several days later from internal injuries. - Peregrinefalconwithheadinjury.jpg

Roz Porter, a Transport Volunteer, carefully unwraps the Brown Pelican she picked up on the beach.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:22:00 MST

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Roz Porter, a Transport Volunteer, carefully unwraps the Brown Pelican she picked up on the beach. - newjanuary07007.jpg

A little Eastern Screech Owl sits quietly by itself.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:17:32 MST

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A little Eastern Screech Owl sits quietly by itself. - miscapril2006017.jpg

Toni works with Wiley as part of his Education Program practice.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:17:31 MST

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Toni works with Wiley as part of his Education Program practice. - endaugust2006001.jpg

Wiley is the Great Horned Owl that joined the education program team of animals in 2006.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:17:30 MST

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Wiley is the Great Horned Owl that joined the education program team of animals in 2006. - WileyjoinsPAWSin2006.jpg

This young opossum holds onto the volunteer during an exam.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:14:00 MST

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This young opossum holds onto the volunteer during an exam. - newbirdsApril2006057.jpg

Old Navy hat makes a great bed when suspended from the top of this little opossums cage.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:52:33 MST

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Old Navy hat makes a great bed when suspended from the top of this little opossums cage. - OldNavyhatmakesgreatbed.jpg

These little Virginia Opossums are learning how to lap their formula, the first step in learning how to feed themselves.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:52:32 MST

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These little Virginia Opossums are learning how to lap their formula, the first step in learning how to feed themselves. - learningtolapmilknow.jpg

This little opossum is being checked out and will be weighed upon admission.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:52:31 MST

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This little opossum is being checked out and will be weighed upon admission. - ababyinhandisworth.jpg

This young Bald Eagle is receiving electrolyte fluids orally by a tube carefully inserted down its throat.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:48:13 MST

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This young Bald Eagle is receiving electrolyte fluids orally by a tube carefully inserted down its throat. - tubingyoungbaldeagle2007.jpg

Examining the Bald Eagle, we discovered a small hole in its wing, and we wondered if someone had shot it.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:48:12 MST

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Examining the Bald Eagle, we discovered a small hole in its wing, and we wondered if someone had shot it. - newbirdsjanuary07026.jpg

Juvenile Gannets come in during the winter months and frequently are emaciated, due to lack of experience in fishing during the cold weather.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:43:43 MST

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Juvenile Gannets come in during the winter months and frequently are emaciated, due to lack of experience in fishing during the cold weather. - gannet003.jpg

We promise -- we\'ll be much cuter later on!

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:43:42 MST

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We promise -- we\'ll be much cuter later on! - wellbecutelateron.jpg

A mature adult Northern Gannet looks much different from the juveniles.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:43:41 MST

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A mature adult Northern Gannet looks much different from the juveniles. - maturegannet.jpg

These hungry House Finches are adorable with their little wisps of down still on their heads.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:43:40 MST

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These hungry House Finches are adorable with their little wisps of down still on their heads. - hungryHouseFinches.jpg

A fledgling Mockingbird is ready for its mealworms.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:43:39 MST

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A fledgling Mockingbird is ready for its mealworms. - fledglingmockingbirdwantstoeat.jpg

This baby bird seems to scream - feed me - NOW!!

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:39:21 MST

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This baby bird seems to scream - feed me - NOW!! - feedme-now.jpg

This hungry fledgling cardinal seems to be all mouth.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:35:35 MST

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This hungry fledgling cardinal seems to be all mouth. - cardinalfledglingisallmouth.jpg

These nestling songbirds are just a week old and very hungry - they will be fed for a minimum of 14 hours a day, every 15 minutes, with a specialized baby bird formula.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:35:34 MST

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These nestling songbirds are just a week old and very hungry - they will be fed for a minimum of 14 hours a day, every 15 minutes, with a specialized baby bird formula. - aweekoldandhungry.jpg

Carolina Wrens love to stay together, and they huddle together in their basket nest.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:35:33 MST

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Carolina Wrens love to stay together, and they huddle together in their basket nest. - abasketofwrens.jpg

A toe is missing and most of the webbing are missing following a turle bite. This Pekin Duck is able to walk and run very well on the remains of this foot and just two toes.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:32:07 MST

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A toe is missing and most of the webbing are missing following a turle bite. This Pekin Duck is able to walk and run very well on the remains of this foot and just two toes. - Pekinduckwithturtlebitewound.jpg

This Muscovy Duck is healing nicely after an attack by a dog.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:30:59 MST

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This Muscovy Duck is healing nicely after an attack by a dog. - healingchestwoundonmuscovyduck.jpg

These Mute Swans are enjoying the chance to dry off in the sun and watch the other ducks and geese.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:28:30 MST

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These Mute Swans are enjoying the chance to dry off in the sun and watch the other ducks and geese. - pairofMuteSwans.jpg

The duckling is able to walk and stand normally now.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:25:03 MST

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The duckling is able to walk and stand normally now. - ducklingsfeetallhealednow.jpg

These are the blood feathers growing in on this muscovy duckling. We monitor the developing wing joints to make sure they can support the weight of these heavy blood feathers as they grow in.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:25:02 MST

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These are the blood feathers growing in on this muscovy duckling. We monitor the developing wing joints to make sure they can support the weight of these heavy blood feathers as they grow in. - duckwingwithbloodfeathers.jpg

this day old duckling is being checked for hip or pelvic injuries that make walking difficult for him.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:22:24 MST

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this day old duckling is being checked for hip or pelvic injuries that make walking difficult for him. - dayoldducklingwithfootbandages.jpg

this crested Pekin duckling was spray painted orange for Easter - eventually the paint wore off. In some states this is illegal.

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:19:49 MST

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this crested Pekin duckling was spray painted orange for Easter - eventually the paint wore off. In some states this is illegal. - crestedducklingpaintedforEaster.jpg

young crow wears snowshoe bandages to correct feet problems

possumwood — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:16:25 MST

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young crow wears snowshoe bandages to correct feet problems - youngcrowwithsnowshoes.jpg

Shikote is a Chinese Goose that someone tried to beat to death with a walking stick. He survived, but lost an eye in the attack.

possumwood — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 19:53:55 MST

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Shikote is a Chinese Goose that someone tried to beat to death with a walking stick. He survived, but lost an eye in the attack. - shkote.jpg

Gill net injuries that killed this Common Loon.

possumwood — Mon, 29 May 2006 08:58:52 MDT

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Gill net injuries that killed this Common Loon. - wounds001.gif

Just a tumble of baby squirrels, all long legs at this age.

possumwood — Mon, 29 May 2006 08:58:50 MDT

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Just a tumble of baby squirrels, all long legs at this age. - Squirrels.gif

These two youngsters seek comfort as they snuggle together.

possumwood — Mon, 29 May 2006 08:58:48 MDT

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These two youngsters seek comfort as they snuggle together. - squirrel8.gif

This demonstrates the proper feeding technique for baby squirrels - but even more important is that they are only fed their very specialized formula and nothing else. Improper diet causes serious medical problems and even death.

possumwood — Mon, 29 May 2006 08:58:45 MDT

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This demonstrates the proper feeding technique for baby squirrels - but even more important is that they are only fed their very specialized formula and nothing else. Improper diet causes serious medical problems and even death. - squirrel5.gif

this little squirrel is fully capable of getting down from his rooftop now without any difficulties.

possumwood — Mon, 29 May 2006 08:58:43 MDT

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this little squirrel is fully capable of getting down from his rooftop now without any difficulties. - squirrel3.gif

The most unusual admission for 2005 was this Puffin, which came in from Topsail Island, NC.

possumwood — Mon, 29 May 2006 08:58:39 MDT

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The most unusual admission for 2005 was this Puffin, which came in from Topsail Island, NC. - puffin.gif

Improperly discarded fishing gear like this caused the death of this juvenile Brown Pelican.

possumwood — Mon, 29 May 2006 08:58:37 MDT

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Improperly discarded fishing gear like this caused the death of this juvenile Brown Pelican. - pelican.gif

Help! I\'m up here and I can\'t figure out how to get back down! (So a volunteer gave him a hand)

possumwood — Mon, 29 May 2006 08:58:35 MDT

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Help! I\'m up here and I can\'t figure out how to get back down! (So a volunteer gave him a hand) - newset012.gif

A tiny Mourning Dove has an injury to its crop area (front chest wall) that is covered by a Tegaderm bandage.

possumwood — Mon, 29 May 2006 08:58:32 MDT

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A tiny Mourning Dove has an injury to its crop area (front chest wall) that is covered by a Tegaderm bandage. - newest016.gif

It looks like the \"morning after\" following a late night party for these little squirrels. However, they were just too hot, since there were several other squirrels still inside the house.

possumwood — Mon, 29 May 2006 08:58:30 MDT

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It looks like the \"morning after\" following a late night party for these little squirrels. However, they were just too hot, since there were several other squirrels still inside the house. - newest014.gif

A juvenile opossum decides to take a short stroll while his cage is being cleaned.

possumwood — Mon, 29 May 2006 08:58:28 MDT

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A juvenile opossum decides to take a short stroll while his cage is being cleaned. - newest013.gif

This tiny rabbit was given fluids, but he did not survive the wounds from the cat attack.

possumwood — Mon, 29 May 2006 08:58:26 MDT

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This tiny rabbit was given fluids, but he did not survive the wounds from the cat attack. - newest005.gif

This demonstrates the tiny size of some of the birds we work with here.

possumwood — Mon, 29 May 2006 08:58:24 MDT

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This demonstrates the tiny size of some of the birds we work with here. - new011.gif

This gull suffered a broken wing after being hit by a car in a parking lot - a common injury for gulls.

possumwood — Mon, 29 May 2006 08:58:21 MDT

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This gull suffered a broken wing after being hit by a car in a parking lot - a common injury for gulls. - laughinggull.gif

this little Pekin duckling has an injury to its beak tip, which healed beautifully. It left him with a slight curl to the tip, and he was named Elvis.

possumwood — Mon, 29 May 2006 08:58:19 MDT

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this little Pekin duckling has an injury to its beak tip, which healed beautifully. It left him with a slight curl to the tip, and he was named Elvis. - duckling.gif

Young Mourning Doves - one is recovering from a wing injury.

possumwood — Mon, 29 May 2006 08:58:17 MDT

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Young Mourning Doves - one is recovering from a wing injury. - birds002.gif

Mallard Drake released at Posswood Acres

possumwood — Sun, 12 Feb 2006 16:58:22 MST

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Mallard Drake released at Posswood Acres - Mallard.jpg

Orphaned Canada Geese enjoying the green grass

possumwood — Sun, 12 Feb 2006 16:58:21 MST

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Orphaned Canada Geese enjoying the green grass - Gaggle.jpg

Child visitor gets a hug from Domestic Pekin duck

possumwood — Sun, 12 Feb 2006 16:58:20 MST

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Child visitor gets a hug from Domestic Pekin duck - Duckers.jpg

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