Swainson's Hawk - "Baby"

'Baby' is a 6-year old Swainson's Hawk that is a permanent resident of the Northwest Raptor Center.  She and her brother were captured by a couple of youths as a chick just a few days old.  As a result they were imprinted by humans.  'Baby' came to the Northwest Raptor Center & her brother went to another center in eastern Washington.  Her Type-A personality makes her both a handful, a valuable educational bird and a favorite of Jaye's. 

March 14, 2007    'Baby' visits the vet

Swainson's Hawk "Baby" on the glove at the vet's

"Baby" has been wierdly quiet and not eating for a few days, so it's time for the Doc to check her out

"Baby" was imprinted by humans as a chick and has been at the NW Raptor Center since she & her brother were confiscated by the authorities.

Dr. Tyler examines "Baby"

Gentle hands examine the Swainson's Hawk

"Baby" ruffles her feathers after the exam

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Swainson's Hawk "Baby" on the glove at the vet's

March 19, 2007    'Baby' returns to the vet for X-rays & blood tests

Swainson's Hawk relaxes on the examining table	Vet preps the site for the blood draw	A successful blood draw the first time--and only the hawk is donating blood today!	X-ray. Dr. Tyler saw an enlarged liver.	Second X-ray