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North Shore Chicago

(4,198 posts)
1. Impressive!
Sun Sep 7, 2025, 07:16 AM
Sep 7

My short story relating to this:

Many years ago, I was driving on a country road where I saw a big bird on the shoulder, not moving. Upon closer inspection it was a red-tailed hawk. One of her wings was not moving, so I grabbed a blanket from the car, gently placed it over her and drove her to the closest vet clinic.

The vet much to my relief said he would evaluate her and I was to come by the next day.

The next day when I looked in on her the vet said she had a minor wing injury and she was probably in shock when I found her. He said he would feed and take care of her for a few days. A week goes by and he said her release would be the next day! Her eyes were bright and she was ready!

Releasing her was such a beautiful thing! I will never forget the kindness of the vet and I will always cherish this memory.

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6 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Impressive! North Shore Chicago Sep 7 #1
🪶 Donkees Sep 7 #2
Gorgeous Hawk and yes, your camera captured it perfectly Deuxcents Sep 7 #3
The photographer uses the screen name "Above96th" (think his name is Mark) Donkees Sep 7 #5
Nice closeup! Emile Sep 7 #4
Very nice! TY .... electric_blue68 Sep 7 #6
When I bought my land before I built my place womanofthehills Sep 7 #7
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