Birds in Predicaments
Emergency Wildlife Removal
Coopers Hawk that was removed from a warehouse in Tucson.
Coopers Hawk removed from a warehouse in Tucson
Cooper's hawks are the most common large bird that ends up in buildings. They're bird predators, and love to try and catch the small birds that are common in the warehouses.
Release location for a cooper's hawk that was trapped in a warehouse in Tucson. The wash at the back of the warehouse block parking lot
Cooper's hawk that crashed through the skylight of a house in Tucson. There were two layers to the skylight the hawk got stuck between the two layers.
A fledgling great horned own removed from a chimney in Tucson.
Fledgling great horned owl that was stuck in a chimney in Tucson. Removal through the fireplace is sometimes possible, but easier with smaller birds.
Cheesing with a fledgling great horned owl after another adventure into a Tucson fireplace.
Great horned owl removed from chimney in Tucson. Taken to Tucson Wildlife Center for damage on leading edge of wings from flapping trying to get out overnight.
Successful mourning dove removal from a chimney in Tucson. The bird recovered from the ordeal quickly and was released out the front door.
Mourning dove removed from a chimney in Tucson. With a nice view of the Catalina Mountains in the background
Waiting for a mourning dove removed from a Tucson fireplace to recover.
Mourning dove trapped in Tucson chimney. Dropped my net and the bird was taunting me.
Western screech owl stuck in HVAC ductwork in Tucson.
Western screech owl removed from ductwork of a house in Tucson.
Deceased great horned owl. Called in as a sick/injured own at the bird bath. Dead on arrival. Suspected storm/monsoon casualty.
A Gambel's quail family hatched in a Tucson backyard. The chicks were too small to hop the wall to get out.