BrendaCrawford
FollowRescue of the sharp-Shinned Hawk
One of my best moments ever was when I got to help save a wild Sharp-Shinned Hawk. My Dad found him by the highway and called me. I got permission from the wild...
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One of my best moments ever was when I got to help save a wild Sharp-Shinned Hawk. My Dad found him by the highway and called me. I got permission from the wildlife rangers to bring him to the refuge.
He never tried to hurt me, just rode quietly to the refuge in my arms. It was like he knew I was trying to help him.
The Rangers kept him in a quite place and as it turns out he was only stunned and the next day Ranger Rea released him back to the wild.
I will never forget how it felt to hold and protect such a beautiful creature in my arms if only for a little while.
Just look at him! He held my hands in his talons and lay his head on my chest, like he was thanking me and wanting me to protect him.
I have no words......
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He never tried to hurt me, just rode quietly to the refuge in my arms. It was like he knew I was trying to help him.
The Rangers kept him in a quite place and as it turns out he was only stunned and the next day Ranger Rea released him back to the wild.
I will never forget how it felt to hold and protect such a beautiful creature in my arms if only for a little while.
Just look at him! He held my hands in his talons and lay his head on my chest, like he was thanking me and wanting me to protect him.
I have no words......
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AmandaJayne
September 23, 2015
Simply wonderful , good on your Brenda for helping wildlife get back to nature :)
BrendaCrawford
September 24, 2015
I love those wild creatures Amanda.. They deserve a helping hand :)
mcampi
September 23, 2015
Nice save. Once a nurse always a nurse!! He could tell what you were up to!!!
BrendaCrawford
September 24, 2015
Thanks Mark. You know how I feel about the wildlife. They own some of my heart.
nina050
September 24, 2015
Absolutely wonderful story.....this is more prize-winning to me than so many other photos on this site!! I'm sure there are others who will agree with me! Thank you for taking care of that wonderful creature!
BrendaCrawford
September 24, 2015
Thanks Nina. But, I think the truth is that the creatures take care of me....
Pauljeno
September 28, 2015
Such a kind and loving gesture to make Brenda which would only be expected from such a warm hearted person as you most certainly are. Good to hear the Hawk recovered and is now back in the wilds of its home land. Paul.
trainwoman
September 29, 2015
What a wonderful thing for you to do....very proud of your efforts for all of nature and the animals.
kiraballerina
October 19, 2015
EXQUISITE PHOTO... B & W effect is very poignant :))))))))))))))))))))))))))
What a nice outcome--what a wonderful experience you had.
He was soothed by you. :))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
What a nice outcome--what a wonderful experience you had.
He was soothed by you. :))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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