TURKEY VULTURE $15.00
WHY THEY COME INTO OUR CARE
- Like all the birds under the care of Scales and Tales, the Turkey Vultures have all been injured in one way or another and these injuries prevent their release back into the wild.
- These birds are often poisoned as a result of feeding on animal carcasses that have been laced with rat poison or other pesticides to control "nuisance" animals.
- A few of the owls are imprinted, or have become too dependent on humans for their food and resources. This often happens when animals are removed from the wild and raised by humans from a very you age.
WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THIS?
- Whenever we use pesticides or other chemicals to control animals such as mice, rats, raccoons, foxes, or other animals considered to be a "nuisance" to some landowners, we risk affecting other animals, as well. Poisons in our environment can have far reaching affects. We remind people to keep not only their body free of drugs and poisons, but show the same respect for the environment. Take the Drug-Free Trail.
- People often find baby birds, including owls, that have apparently fallen from their nest. Unfortunately, very well meaning people often take pity on these young creatures and make the mistake of taking them home and trying to raise them. These animals often become too dependent on humans and therefore should not be released back into the wild. The baby is actually better served by leaving it alone and letting the parents take care of it.
Posted March 8, 2000