Broad-winged Hawk #16-2175 update

On October 6, the vet staff began physical therapy and laser therapy (performed every other day) on the left wing of Broad-winged Hawk #16-2175. The hawk has consistently reach 80-85% extension in the left wing, however showed signs of discomfort during the most recent session of physical therapy.

The vet staff will monitor the progress of the hawk's wing injury, and repeat radiographs are scheduled for late October to assess healing of the left metacarpal bone.

Hawk #16-2175 was not eating well while housed in the Center's "hold" area in the hospital. To make the bird more comfortable, the patient was moved away from the activity of the hospital to a cage in an outdoor building on October 7. Since moving, the bird's appetite has improved.