01/06/2025
He was supposed to fly across continents.
To glide through skies that belong to the wild.
But someone kept him grounded.
This Marsh Harrier came to us with a broken wing. An injury we could have treated if only he had reached us sooner. But he didn’t.
For at least a month, he was kept in captivity. Maybe someone meant well. Maybe they thought they were helping. But now, it’s too late.
His wing has healed the wrong way.
His body weakened.
His chance at freedom, gone.
We’re sharing this because we know most people mean no harm.
But wildlife rescue isn’t just about love.
It’s about knowledge, timing, and training.
It’s about knowing what migratory birds need to survive journeys that stretch across oceans and deserts.
Helping isn’t just feeding a bird or watching it fly away.
True rehabilitation is a science. A process.
It requires certified rehabbers, wildlife vets, and strict criteria for release, especially for migratory species.
If you find an injured wild animal, please don’t try to care for it on your own.
And please be sure that whoever you’re handing it to knows what they’re doing.
Because in this work, every hour matters. And sometimes, one wrong decision costs a bird its life.
This harrier won’t soar again.
But maybe his story can help someone else get their wings back.
