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This Brown Pelican was rescued last evening, down in offshore waters. Boaters made the rescue of this weak, waterlogged, and underweight adult. The patient has been administered fluids and treated for parasites to begin rehabilitation in our clinic. www.keywestwildlifecenter.org

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The Ibis that lost a foot after becoming trapped in rocks at Little Palm Island has responded well to treatment in our clinic. The wound is already healing, and the prognosis is good for full recovery and release. We have several Ibis in the Keys that survive quite well on one foot. www.keywestwildlifecenter.org

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The Anhinga rescued down on Big Coppitt June 17th with a wing injury is recovering in our clinic. The wing was set and stabilized initially, and the patient has a good prognosis for full recovery and a return to the wild. www.keywestwildlifecenter.org

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Glad to be able to support MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife in an investigation regarding illegal trapping and possession of migratory birds. Thanks to all involved in keeping these birds protected and free! www.keywestwildlifecenter.org

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Please consider Key West Wildlife Center for your Bubba voting!

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Happy to return this Magnificent Frigatebird to the wild this afternoon! Originally rescued down in offshore waters with a fishing line entanglement, the patient flew well in a light wind after rehabilitation was complete at our center. www.keywestwildlifecenter.org

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This Roseate Spoonbill is responding to treatment in our clinic. Originally rescued weak and underweight, the patient is in critical but stable condition. www.keywestwildlifecenter.org

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Around our Wild Bird Aviary: A Roseate Spoonbill, Magnificent Frigatebird, and Great Blue Heron all working their way towards release. www.keywestwildlifecenter.org

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Keys Energy Services to the rescue! Thanks to Keys Energy workers for quickly rescuing this Laughing Gull entangled in fishing line and hanging from power lines on Cow Key Channel Bridge. We were able to remove the line in our clinic, and the patient is resting now. Thanks to all involved in saving this bird!

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Working with Keys Energy Services to rescue this Laughing Gull entangled in fishing line hanging from the top wire at Cow Key Channel Bridge.

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The Great White Heron originally rescued with a torn crop from a fishing hook, leaving the bird unable to swallow prey, was released this afternoon! Originally spotted by Rangers at Fort Zach in severe distress, we deployed our net gun to make the rescue. Glad to have Ranger Heidi return the patient to the wild today! Thanks to our medical team for surgically stapling the wound and rehabilitating the patient. Thanks to Dr. Gerry Diethelm for evaluating the treatment!

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The Great White Heron originally rescued with a torn crop from a fishing hook, leaving the bird unable to swallow prey, was released this afternoon! Originally spotted by Rangers at Fort Zach in severe distress, we deployed our net gun to make the rescue. Glad to have Ranger Heidi return the patient to the wild today! Thanks to our medical team for surgically stapling the wound and rehabilitating the patient. Thanks to Dr. Gerry Diethelm for evaluating the treatment!

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Five first-year Brown Pelicans returned to the wild after rehabilitation was complete at our center. They flew strongly in calm conditions.

Five first-year Brown Pelicans returned to the wild after rehabilitation was complete at our center. They flew strongly in calm conditions.

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Just rescued a Great Egret down after a vehicle strike in the 2200 block of Staples Avenue. The Egret is being examined and treated in our clinic. www.keywestwildlifecenter.org

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We are open for visitors every week Friday to Monday 10am-4pm. As always, we are open for rescues 24/7. www.keywestwildlifecenter.org

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Thanks to the Dockmaster at Key West Yacht Club for making the call regarding this Great Blue Heron down, unable to stand, in a mangrove area. The patient is being examined and treated in our clinic now for possible early stage botulism. Thanks to all those looking out for wildlife in distress! www.keywestwildlifecenter.org