After having complete morning chores (cleaning indoor and outdoor enclosures, laying food out, etc), A'ndrea Cutler, the interim Wildlife Care Supervisor (sadly she'll be leaving this upcoming Sat, the 1st of May) gave Andrea Coughlan (Wildlife Care Assistant) and myself a brief intro into handling a couple of the birds that at times go on program. Both Andrea and I got to have a red-morph Eastern Screech Owl and an American Kestrel perch itself on our outstretched hands (gloved of course). It was truly amazing to be so very close to these beautiful creatures, to see them in all their glory (even if they are captive and imprinted).
Afterwards, I assisted A'ndrea with the installation of new perches and ladders for our 2 non-flighted Broad-winged Hawks that have an outdoor enclosure on "Bird Hill". Then I assisted A'ndrea with the Broad-wingeds' health check-ups and then not too long afterwards, proceeded to release these beautiful raptors into their newly renovated "home"!
I then assisted in afternoon chores, including feeding the mammals and birds some afternoon snacks, and then when it was time to close up, help usher in the Pekin Ducks, Canada Goose, Mallards and female Turkey Vulture back into their indoor enclosures. I know not every day will be like yesterday, but I most certainly and thoroughly enjoyed myself!
Here are the pics of me with the red-morph Eastern Screech Owl and the American Kestrel:
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