Calvin
Calvin, an Eastern Screech-Owl, was transferred to Wildbird Recovery, Inc. with part of his wing missing. Calvin is unable to fly well enough to survive in the wild. His calm disposition allows him to be kept in captivity for use in education programs.

Eastern Screech-Owl Facts
• Eastern Screech-Owls come in red and grey. Red is most common in the east.

• European Starlings will chase Screech-Owls out of their nests and use it for themselves even though Screech-Owls prey upon Starlings.

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Merlin
Merlin, an American Kestrel, was transferred to
Wildbird Recovery, Inc. from another wildlife center.
Merlin has a tendon injury on one leg, which leaves
him unable to hunt properly in the wild.

American Kestrel Facts
• The American Kestrel is the smallest falcon in
North America.
• When American Kestrels are hunting, they frequently
hover above, then drop down onto theirprey.
• Kestrels are one of the most colorful raptors in the
world.
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