A Call for Help
The other day, Long Island animal rescuer Karenlynn Stracher received a worrisome call. There was an animal stumbling around by the seaport who appeared to be injured. Concerned, Stracher hopped in the car.
Discovery at the Seaport
Arriving at the seaside lot, Stracher spotted a gray feathered animal wandering across the cement. She quickly identified the bird as a seagull with a broken wing. The rescuer’s heart sank; usually, an injury like this one is very bad news for a bird.
A Surprising Revelation
As Stracher moved closer, she noticed something miraculous. The bird seemed to be moving both of his wings, which was a promising sign.
“I see some asymmetry,” Stracher wrote in a video about the rescue. “But this may not be as bad as I initially thought.” The seagull was young, likely born that past spring.
Gently Assessing the Injury
Stracher contained him in a net and then stooped down to get a better look at his wing.
“Another baby,” Stracher said as she gently grabbed the gull. “I hate when this happens to the babies.” But as she examined the bird, she realized his injury wasn’t as bad as she thought.
Hope for Recovery
Feeling hopeful, Stracher brought the seagull to Sweetbriar Nature Center for further care. With any luck, this bird will be feeling better in no time, ready to return to the salty air and fly away.