A unique wildlife rehabilitation centre in SW Ontario specializing in Chimney Swifts, Barn Swallows, Whip-poor-wills and Common Nighthawks
Animals not included in the Ministry of Natural Resources Species at Risk in Ontario List or COSEWIC list will be referred to other local wildlife rehabilitation centres for care as we target our specific needs with limited funds . This includes animals such as squirrels, rabbits and raccoons.
For detailed instructions on what to do if you find a bird or mammal in need of care can be found here.
http://www.nwrawildlife.org/content/help-ive-found-animal
DO NOT FEED OR GIVE FLUIDS UNLESS SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY A LICENSED WILDLIFE REHABILITATOR.
For a list of Wildlife Custodians near you, please consult:
http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/FW/1ColumnSubPage/STDPROD_096855.html
We really had our doubts that these 3 swifts would survive. They arrived in very poor condition almost 2 weeks ago and at the time of admission, were unable to hold up their heads, were unable to gape, couldn't cling to their cage and had eyes so sunken, we thought they were non-existent. A trip to the avian vet revealed that the fatty layer behind their eyes had been lost due to lack of food.
Today they spent a few hours free flying in the large outdoor aviary. Quite a transformation!