{"id":3579,"date":"2025-03-21T09:39:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T23:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theveterinarian.com.au\/?p=3579"},"modified":"2025-04-11T13:45:18","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T03:45:18","slug":"hospitals-pull-together-for-peregrine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theveterinarian.com.au\/?p=3579","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Hospitals pull together for peregrine\u00a0<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital and Port Stephens Koala Hospital have partnered in a cross-regional effort to treat, rehabilitate, and release a young injured peregrine falcon, the world\u2019s fastest bird.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In early January, Port Stephens Koala Hospital (PSKH) veterinarian Dr. Tom Tran transported the injured raptor more than 600km to Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital\u2019s newly established Raptor Recovery Centre in Northern NSW. The transfer aimed to ensure the bird received specialized care from veterinarians with expertise in raptor physiology and rehabilitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhile we treat a variety of wildlife species, our primary focus is on koalas. Birds of prey require specialized veterinary care, so we had no hesitation in making the journey north for the falcon\u2019s welfare,\u201d PSKH President Ron Land said, emphasising the necessity of relocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The falcon sustained a significant injury to its propatagium\u2014the anterior membrane extending from the shoulder to the wrist\u2014likely caused by barbed wire entanglement. Initial treatment at PSKH included surgery to close the wound, which healed successfully. Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital Founder and CEO Stephen Van Mil provided further insight into the bird\u2019s recovery process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAfter a thorough health check, X-rays, and an overnight stay at Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital, the falcon\u2014nicknamed Miss Peregrine\u2014has been gaining strength in the Raptor Recovery Centre\u2019s large aviary. Her recent assessments indicate good health and improved flight capability, and we\u2019re optimistic about a full recovery,\u201d Van Mil said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Raptor Recovery Centre is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the long-term rehabilitation of injured birds of prey. Its large round aviaries, exceeding 100 meters in circumference, enable continuous flight\u2014crucial for restoring raptors\u2019 strength before release. The centre operates under the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital and was made possible through philanthropic contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis facility is the best of its kind in Australia, providing the optimal environment for raptors to regain their fitness before release,\u201d Land added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Bree Talbot, General Manager of Veterinary Services at Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital, highlighted the collaborative effort required to rehabilitate wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe treatment of a single injured native animal involves significant resources, expertise, and funding. Veterinarians, nurses, and rehabilitators dedicate extensive time and effort to achieve positive welfare outcomes,\u201d Talbot said. \u201cGiven that most wildlife injuries result from human activities, we have a responsibility to provide them with the care they need.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The peregrine falcon, known for its hunting prowess and speeds exceeding 320 km\/h, faces threats including habitat loss, pesticide exposure, and illegal hunting. This collaborative rehabilitation effort underscores the vital role of wildlife hospitals and conservation initiatives in safeguarding Australia\u2019s native species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Image: Forrest Media<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital and Port Stephens Koala Hospital have partnered in a cross-regional effort to treat, rehabilitate, and release a young injured peregrine falcon, the world\u2019s fastest bird. 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