![]() ![]() Surgery was not indicated so the fractures were splinted and the bird was placed on cage rest. Joseph Grossi who confirmed 2 fractures in his left wing. Once he was stabilized he was examined by veterinarian Dr. The rehabilitators knew he was unlikely to survive, but aggressive treatment was initiated to give him his best chance. He was emaciated, dehydrated, infected with parasites, and had an obvious left wing fracture. On admission, Winton was in extremely poor body condition. ![]() Birds of prey include eagles, hawks, owls, falcons, osprey, and vultures. is a non-profit organization with the proper state and federal permits, facilities, and staff required to rehabilitate injured birds of prey. The highly trained Great Parks team, which included Naturalist Susan Sumner, Natural Resource Manager Tom Borgman, Ranger Ricky Dove and Volunteer Cricket DeNamur, sprang into action and safely secured the bird until someone from RAPTOR Inc. ![]() On December 16 th, the hawk was reported on the ground along the trail near the Winton Centre. Raptors are well adapted for survival and will use their last bit of strength to escape capture. Visitors described seeing an injured hawk in the area for several days but no one could get close enough to contain it. Winton’s ordeal began in early December, 2015. He overcame serious disability to be fit for release.” ![]() He was in grave condition on admission, but he possessed a fighting spirit to survive. Cindy Alverson, Executive Director of RAPTOR Inc., said, “We are overjoyed to return this magnificent bird back to the wild where he belongs. Thanks to caring Great Parks staff and RAPTOR Inc.ĬINCINNATI (May 16, 2016) – On Monday, the red tailed hawk nicknamed “Winton” was released back to his home range at Winton Woods after an arduous 5-month-long rehabilitation period. Winton the Red Tailed Hawk Overcomes the Odds to Return Home ![]()
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