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CTV News
a day ago
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- CTV News
N.S. wildlife charity warns public of rise in donation scams
Hope Swinimer, the founder and director of Hope for Wildlife, is pictured with a bobcat in her lap. (Mike Lamb/CTV Atlantic) A charitable wildlife rehabilitation organization in Seaforth, N.S., told the public it does not solicit donations or goods door-to-door in a Friday Facebook post. The founder of Hope for Wildlife told CTV News in an email these incidents come up once or twice a year, but they've noticed an increase in reports lately. 'Most concerning this year was someone claiming to work for Hope for Wildlife and offering to take wild animals,' said Hope Swinimer. 'That kind of misrepresentation puts both the public and wildlife at serious risk.' Swinimer said other charities are facing similar issues. 'It's important we're not misrepresented,' Swinimer said. 'Our goal with the post was to remind the public to be cautious and always confirm directly with us.' The post advises anyone who finds an injured or orphaned animal to call the charity's helpline so a trained volunteer can be dispatched to transport the animal to a veterinary clinic. Those looking for ways to help Hope for Wildlife should visit its website or email questions about donating, said the post. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
Miami Herald
06-02-2025
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- Miami Herald
Hawk tagged decades ago in Pennsylvania found injured 1,000 miles away. ‘Incredible'
An incredibly old red-tailed hawk is resting and recovering after making a 1,000-mile journey from Pennsylvania to Canada, officials said. The hawk was found injured and was brought into a Nova Scotia wildlife rehabilitation center for treatment, where rescuers also discovered a band on the bird's foot indicating it had been tagged in Pennsylvania in 2004, Hope For Wildlife said on Facebook on Jan. 16. Photos show the hawk perching on a wooden pole with yellow vet wrap around it that matches the color of the bird's feet almost perfectly. A photo also shows the 21-year-old worn metal band around its foot. 'Any Pennsylvanians out there? If you're a pennamite, maybe you'll recognize this red-tailed hawk!' the rescue said. 'We received this patient a little while ago, and upon examination we discovered that he was suffering from a broken right wing. But that's not all we found! The hawk has a metal federal band on it, and when we looked into it, we found out that the bird was banded in Pennsylvania in 2004!' That means the hawk is at least 21 years old and could be even older depending on what age it was when it was tagged over two decades ago. 'In the wild, red-tailed hawks typically live for around 10 to 15 years, so finding one that's over 20 years old is amazing!' the rescue said. 'We'll do our best to get him back out to the wild. Maybe he'll fly back to Pennsylvania and spread the word about us!' The story of the hawk's journey made its way to the Pennsylvania Game Commission 'through the power of social media,' the agency said on Facebook on Feb. 4. 'It's like a movie in the making — a red-tailed hawk that journeyed far away from home, got into some trouble, and then…well, we'll have (to) wait for part two of this saga,' the agency said. 'After the rehab clinic reported the band, they discovered the hawk had been banded in November 2004 in Berlinsville, Pennsylvania — over 1,000 miles from where it was found!' That's especially significant because the birds are 'typically resident migrants, which means they don't migrate every year or only go short distances,' the agency said. 'For a red-tailed hawk to be banded in Pennsylvania and travel to Nova Scotia isn't unheard of but certainly a feat!' And if the hawk was a juvenile when it was banded, that makes it almost twice as old as the 12-year-old average life span of the species, the agency said. 'We've been in contact with Hope for Wildlife, and the hawk is currently undergoing treatment for a broken wing and muscle damage, but they're hopeful she'll return to the wild soon!' the agency said. 'We look forward to sharing an update if she's able to be released to the wild. Who knows, maybe she will venture back to Pennsylvania and the story will continue!' Several people commented on the posts to share how amazing they found the story of the hawk's journey, especially at its old age. 'Wow. Incredible creature,' someone said. 'A Red Tail living that long in the wild is absolutely amazing!' another person said. 'I knew one a falconer had that lived to more than 25 but that was in captive care.' 'Hoping and praying for the best for this bird,' someone said. 'Incredible that he has made it so far and so long!' Berlinsville is about a 70-mile drive northwest from Philadelphia.
