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I've been working on a project with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and its Wild and Exotic Animal Medicine Society to create a funding raising calendar. Photographing birds receiving rehabilitative care over the course of the year has been amazing. All of these birds are completely wild and the care they receive is conducted with goal of release.
The Wild and Exotic Animal Medicine Society (WEAMS) is a non-profit organization operated by student volunteers at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) Veterinary Medical Centre. This northern harrier, named Bolt, entered WCVM care September 13th, 2015 when she was discovered in a field with a broken radius. Her rehabilitation was successful and she was released this past spring.
Howie is a goshawk who was observed colliding with a window and was subsequently admitted to the WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre. He was diagnosed with spinal trauma resulting in temporary hind-limb paresis preventing him from walking or perching properly for nearly five days. The WEAMS is a non-profit organization operated by student volunteers at the WCVM and has been caring for Howie, who has responded well to rehabilitation, has regained his strength and is due for imminent release.
Meet Joan, a Swainson’s hawk who was admitted to the WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre with head trauma and was later diagnosed with a lateral skull fracture. The WEAMS is a non-profit organization operated by student volunteers at the WCVM and cared for Joan from August 21, 20015 onwards. Her rehabilitation was successful and she was released this past spring.
During the summer of 2015, Northern Saskatchewan saw 532 wildfires burn a staggering 700,991 hectares. An estimated 13,000 people were displaced and relocated to evacuation shelters further south in the province. Often overlooked, was the impact these fires had on the native wildlife. Lola, a great horned owl, was found in distress by a La Ronge area resident and turned over to provincial conservation officers. She had suffered burn damage to the majority of her wing feathers – leaving her flightless and unable to find prey.
The WEAMS cared for Lola for nearly six month, her rehabilitation was successful and she was released this past spring.
 Belted Kingfisher by Neil Fisher, on Flickr
 Great Blue Heron by Neil Fisher, on Flickr
Fred is a great blue heron who struck a power pole and was then admitted to the WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre. Upon admission he was underweight, dehydrated and possibly had an underlying infection. The WEAMS have been aiding in Fred’s care and continues to receive ongoing fluids, an assortment of fish and his condition is improving.
There are a few other animals that have been photographed, but I consider this collection to be the most interesting 
Edited on Oct 24, 2016 at 11:00 PM · View previous versions
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