Wild Mountain Bird is a wildlife rescue and rehabilitator located in Rosendale New York. However, it’s so much more than a rescue because Annie Mardiney also holds educational programs to educate the public about the wild bird species in the area (mainly raptors). She’s also insured.

Recently, we attended her birds of prey show at Pine Ridge Dude Ranch. She fills you in on so much information on the different types of birds in her wildlife rehabilitation.

Honestly, the fact that she kept the just turned four year old’s attention for the whole show is amazing. Seriously, Abby was completely immersed in the presentation taking so many photos.

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Look up Wild Mountain Bird Rescue on Facebook or at the next event at the
Live Raptors at the 25th Annual Commitment to Kids Toy Drive on December 1 in Bloomington New York.

I highly recommend her rescue if you see an injured bird in the Hudson Valley and nearby areas. She’s a very knowledgeable wildlife rehabilitator specializing in birds of prey (IE Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Falcons)

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Continue reading below for interesting facts!

How do these birds become injured?

1. Being hit by a vehicle or train

2. Poisoning. Led found from the fish in the rivers that often comes from fisherman leaving behind their sinkers. In addition, at the show, she said that rat poison can harm or even kill these birds. Often these poisons are ingested by the mice first. Next, the mouse goes outside to die and the bird eats the mouse harming or killing both.

3. Another way birds become injured or sick is Habitat loss. In fact, it’s the leading cause of injury or death in these birds. Many animals are being pushed out of their habitats because of human’s building more and more. As a result, more injuries.

*A lot of information taken from Hawkwatch International and learned from the show we attended

What Can We Do?

1. If you see an injured bird or any wildlife, do not touch them. Contact your local wildlife rehabilitator.
2. Use an alternate method than poison. Things like super scented fabric softener sheets are a great alternative to poisons
3. Clean up your trash. It’s not just sinkers in the water. Wildlife can get tangled in fishing line, plastic bags, and bottles. Also, if you see trash even if it isn’t yours, pick it up.

The Story Behind the Birds Pictured-

1. Eastern screech owls  Rufus (L) and Chet (R).  Both hit cars years ago.  Rufus only has a right eye.  Both Chet’s eyes are compromised and therefore, cannot see clearly enough to hunt successfully.
2. Keith is the American kestrel.  A young male purchased from another raptor rehab center (that also raises raptors for other falconers) Meng is the Peregrine falcon.  2.5-year-old male.  Born under the Poughkeepsie bridge.  When he was learning to fly, he went up to where traffic is and hit a truck head-on.  Therefore, He cannot be released because his right eye is blind. I also want to personally add that Meng is very much a character and loves getting the audience’s attention.
3. Tyto is the Barn Owl
4. Featured image is a male great horned owl, named Tiger.  He is not releasable because his right-wing can’t fully extend, so he’s not fully flighted anymore.

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