Finding unforeseen surprises while kayaking is a typical occurrence.
You may still see many amazing species concealed in the forests, rivers, or even on the surrounding land while taking in the splendor of nature from a safe distance.
You don’t anticipate seeing animals near your personal items or your automobile, especially at the end of the adventure.
But that’s just what happened to Dave, a Pennsylvania kayaker. He couldn’t believe his eyes when he noticed an enigmatic visitor sitting in his truck’s rear window. Then he looked more closely!
He Didn t Expect This
Dave walked gently over to his pickup to be sure. He was positive it was a massive red-tailed hawk when he eventually got close enough to see it clearly!
The sight of such a large bird in such an unusual location astounded him. He didn’t know how this magnificent creature got there, but something didn’t seem right.
The bird didn’t show any signs of nervousness and appeared to be very still. To get it to fly away, Dave repeatedly popped the tailgate, but it remained in place.
He tried to help the animal himself a few times after the initial shock, but eventually gave up and called the Raven Ridge Wildlife Center team in Pennsylvania to report his discovery.
The Center posted on Facebook that Dave called to tell us that he saw a red-tailed hawk in the back of his taxi as he returned from kayaking.
Fortunately, everything came together just in time.
Michelle, one of the volunteers for capture transport, was in the region because of another rescue. She wasted little time in taking action after receiving Dave’s call.
This seasoned volunteer carefully picked up the hawk with a towel and managed to get it out of the back of the truck. After that, she took it to the Center for more evaluation.
Everything Unfolded Well
The hawk was promptly saved because of Dave’s call. This red-tailed beauty was in its first year, when their mortality rate is relatively high, the veterinarians concluded during the inspection.This bird in particular was badly dehydrated and underweight.
The majority of these first-year hawks have trouble hunting, get lost, or split up with their family. The Center also noted that this specific bird was underweight and dehydrated.
Additionally, the Center stated that the hawk is currently recuperating.
The hawk is currently recuperating and has been transferred to outdoor flying cages to develop strength before being released, they said, thanks to Dave and Michelle.
This fuzzy infant will be returned to the wild when the time is appropriate. That’s where it belongs, after all!
