Climate Action India Project #26352

Avian Rehabilitation

by Jivdaya Charitable Trust

Project Report | Nov 29, 2018
Rescuing Baby black Ibis and Egret

By RUPA MAJUMDAR | PROGRAM MANAGER

RESCUED BABY IBIS AND EGRET

Rescuing and Releasing Baby black Ibis and Egret:

These two little ones were brought in after the tree on which the parents were nesting was cut down.

No other babies could be rescued except for these two.

They were raised right here at our centre and then released into the aviary once they were old enough to feed on their own.

We had to show them to learn to fly and forage for food.

For proper training, we got them settled with the older egrets and ibis that we had.

Once incorporated into the mini flock with the other water birds, we released them all together at a local wetland.

It is always best to raise these kind of youngsters together rather than alone, so that they get less imprinted on their human caretakers.

Its easy to release them properly and faster for them to get in touch with their natural instincts.

We under our Awareness program spread this message to the local community that please do not cut trees as they are the habitat of thousands of species, especially the winged ones.

Besides rescuing, treating, follow up and release of animals and birds, we are also engaged in community compassionate programs to save our environment and other species around us by developing sensitvity and affection among population for other animals and birds.

Keep your helping hand on us to fulfill our mission of saving innocent lives by donating generously.

OUR AVIARY POND WHERE GROWN UP BABIES ARE KEPT

GROWN UP BIRD TO BE RELEASED IN WETLAND

GROWN UP BABY ENJOYING IN AVIARY SECTION

BIRD NOW READY TO BE RELEASED

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Oct 31, 2018
Rescue and Rehabilitation of Alexandrine Parakeet

By RUPA MAJUMDAR | PROGRAM MANAGER

ALEXANDRINE PARAKEET UNDER MONITORING IN OPEN AREA

ALEXANDRINE PARAKEET

Illegal wildlife trade is widespread globally, and is possibly third in value behind the illegal narcotics and arms trades.

For centuries, parrots have been kept as pets mainly because they are straightforward to keep and easy to replace because of the large numbers in trade. This has in turn created demand that has led to an organized illegal trade in parrots and parakeets.

Alexandrine Parakeet is Loyal, playful and talkative which can also learn tricks and is inclined to show off its acrobat skills.

Because of this nature and personality, “The Alexandrine Parakeet is one of the most sought after species in the Indian live bird trade and is traded in large volumes throughout the year".

Unfortunately one such lovely and active Alexandrine parakeet got caught up in a cage by an illegal trader and was kept in captivity for few weeks.

Fortunately one of our Rescuer got the information and rescued the parakeet.

It was brought to our hospital in a bad shape as it had injuries in its wings due to its stay in the cage illegally for weeks.

Our Aviary experts immediately shifted it to the Aviary section and without much delay started with its treatment.

Balanced nutrition consisting of fresh vegetables, leafy greens, grains, some healthy seed, tree nuts and a high quality commercially made formulated pelleted diet was given to it.

Alexandrine Parakeets are very active birds, and so they need plenty of exercise to maintain their physical and emotional health.

A large flight cage was prepared for it with plenty of space to be able to move around without damaging their long, beautiful tail feathers.

A minimum of 3 to 4 hours a day to stretch, play and exercise outside of its cage was monitored by our Aviary team to strengthen its flight muscles.

Now almost it has grown strong, intelligent, more playful and active and welcomes everyone by its powerful vocal sound.

We are now in the process of contacting forest officials for its safe release and rehabilitation in its natural habitat.

Dear Donors! Kindly continue supporting us and cooperate with us in our mission of rehabilitation of wildlife in distress in its natural home.

Donate generously to keep our noble cause running smoothly for the benefit of Wildlife.

ALEXANDRINE PARAKEET DISPLAYING STRONG FLIGHT WING

ALEXANDRINE READY FOR REHABILITATION IN WILD

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Oct 24, 2018
Saving Black Kite from Glue trap injury

By RUPA MAJUMDAR | PROGRAM MANAGER

Recovered-glue-trap-free black kite

SAVING BLACK KITE FROM GLUE TRAP AND ITS REHABILITATION:

BLACK KITE:

The Black Kite is a medium-sized raptor (bird of prey).

The Black Kite's range covers the majority of the Australian mainland, as well as Africa, Asia and Europe.

The Black Kite is arguably the most numerous species of raptor in the world.

Habitat: The Black Kite is found in a variety of habitats, from timbered watercourses to open plains, and is often observed in and around outback towns.

Feeding: The Black Kite preys on lizards, small mammals and insects, especially grasshoppers.

It also is a scavenger, and frequents tips in outback towns.

Its this habit of feeding leads it to cover a wider area and get caught in killing traps, one of which is the dangerous Glue-trap.

GLUE TRAPS- THE TRAPS OF PAIN- AND DANGER TO THE WILDLIFE :

Glue traps are one of the most cruellest form of killing or trapping animals and birds, both small and large-sized.

Once trapped the animals try their best to escape from it, but during this struggle , the glue rips off their delicate skin, furs and feathers.

One such case of Glue-Trapped Black kite was brought into our hospital that was badly caught in it, with most of the feathers stuck together.

The bird couldn't even open its wings properly let alone fly off the trap.

There were even remnants of a dead rat on the trap, which obviously was the reason for a scavenger like the Kite to end up in a glue trap.

The bird was badly stressed out and pretty dehydrated as well.

Our team of experts quickly set into getting as much glue off as they could and then re-hydrating the bird was the next step.
We used baby oil to remove most of the glue off the body that helped the feathers from sticking further to the body or to anything else that it touched.

After a few days of oil washes and dish washing liquid baths, the bird's feathers were able to come back to normal.

Baby oil was put all over the sticky areas, then using clean dry cloth excess glue was taken off the body.

After that the oil was massaged into the feathers to loosen the glue.

Last step before putting it back to the cage was giving it a bath with liquid soap to get the excess oil, glue and dirt off the Kite.

This Kite was lucky as we managed to get it off the glue trap and back on its feet, but others aren't so lucky.

There are numerous predators and scavengers that get attracted to the insects and pests that are caught on these glue trap.

They normally end up dying right there at the spot on those old discarded traps.

Now our Black kite is recovered to be released back into the wild in its natural habitat!

Hats off to our team of doctors and experts that we were able to rescue the bird from a fatal injury!!

We already are in the process of creating awareness through face-to-face interaction with rescuers, animal-lovers, local community , through social media and other programs.

We kindly request people and want to convey this message that :-

" Glue traps are the worst kind of pest control, please DO NOT use them. Use more humane rat traps to catch and release the pests."

We once again put out our heart and souls for compassionate people all over the world, our donors, supporters and well-wishers of our work and wildlife conservation, to remain as supportive you are and donate for a cause to protect innocent lives around us.

Our Aviary expert handling glued kite

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