Quick thinking helps to save the life of a rare bird in Downsview

  • 2015-07-11
The Toronto Wildlife Centre in Downsview Park recently became the home of a rare Ontario bird.

Emi Szabo, who has rescued injured animals before, noticed a small bird clinging tightly to one of the walls of Earl Haig Secondary School. She took a closer look, and realized that the creature was hurt and needed help.

She called her mom and carefully removed the bird from the wall. Her mother took a few minutes to identify it, finding out that it was a chimney swift. She then made a call to the Downsview wildlife rehabilitation centre, and was told that these birds are a threatened species and that they should bring it in so that it could be looked after by its team.

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According to a representative from the centre, Nathalie Karvonen, this tiny patient is recovering well and receiving medication to help it heal. She remarked that the bird has a chance of healing properly, which is due to the quick action and kindness of the Szabo family.
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