Spring migration is in full swing and going well but sadly we admitted a record number of woodpeckers in April and May. More than 40 injured woodpeckers—mostly sapsuckers—were brought in, all due to window collisions. This highlights the importance of taking preventative measures, such as installing window decals and anti-collision window tape, to help reduce the risk of birds striking windows. Both items are available in our Boutique.
We recently admitted a young gosling that had become trapped in a swimming pool and abandoned by its parents. While their fluffy cuteness makes them tempting to handle, depending on their age, goslings can quickly become imprinted or habituate on humans, which can prevent their release back into the wild. Fortunately, this one was brought directly to Le Nichoir for proper care.
Goslings are unique in that Canada Geese will often accept goslings of similar age of their own young from other clutches. This natural tendency allows us to successfully foster orphaned goslings with wild geese already raising young — giving the orphans the best chance to grow up in the wild.
With the collaboration of local organizations and our volunteers, this little gosling was successfully integrated into its new family within 48 hours of being brought to Le Nichoir.
