Rehabbers with birds they have helped over the years. Such a shy Red Tailed Hawk. As soon as those big grippers get fixed he can go free.
Blue Jays practically talk to you.
Especially when they get hungry. They fly over to you and beg with a very loud "squaaak". Here this rehabber reminds these little Jays that it is almost supper time.  This Great Horned Owl is named "Alvin". Some of us name the wild animals which makes it easier to keep up with who gets what treatment. Over the years we look back at all the creatures by name and remember their special qualities. It's hard to see them go sometimes, however, it's very rewarding to know they are back where they belong.
Here's Hootie the Barred Owl. "Look at the mousey." 
a loose juvenile
Great Horned Owl. "Who left that cage open anyway?"
Having found
a crow at the beach. a man wondered why the crow didn't like the seeds and mice he was feeding it.
Fortunately, this baby
"Up, up and away !" "See ya !" says the Red-tailed Hawk It is a wonderful sad and happy time when the wildlife is returned to their natural habitate!
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