FLAP Birds—Dealing with Migratory Birds

Emily Meredith

doi:10.53607/wrb.v28.104

FLAP Birds—Dealing with Migratory Birds

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Emily Meredith Toronto Wildlife Centre

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53607/wrb.v28.104

Keywords:

Migration, Fatal Light Awareness Program, FLAP

Abstract

During spring and fall migrations, birds migrating during the night are attracted by city lights and often collide with Toronto high–rise buildings. Birds also crash into windows during the day as the reflections create an illusion of open sky. Toronto Wildlife Centre (TWC) works with the Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP) to assess and treat the birds that have been injured. In peak flight times 20 to100 birds can arrive at the centre daily. The arrival of so many birds can be a daunting task if one is unprepared. Discussion focuses on how to deal with these rehabilitation patients, the most common injuries, housing, and diet concerns.

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Author Biography

Emily Meredith, Toronto Wildlife Centre

Emily Meredith received her Bachelors in Biology from Indiana University. She has been a wildlife rehabilitator since 1992 and has worked with a wide variety of species in New Mexico and Seattle, Washington. She currently works in Ontario, Canada as the Head Wildlife Rehabilitation Supervisor at the Toronto Wildlife Centre.

References

MacLeod, A., and J. Perlman. 2003.Wildlife Feeding and Nutrition. Advanced Skills Training, International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council: San Jose, CA.

Eastern red bat (Lasiurus borealis). Artwork by Chris Kerrigan.

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Published

2010-12-31

How to Cite

Meredith, E. (2010). FLAP Birds—Dealing with Migratory Birds. Wildlife Rehabilitation Bulletin, 28(2), 20–23. https://doi.org/10.53607/wrb.v28.104

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Vol. 28 No. 2 (2010)

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