AboutJulia Booth Expertise I can answer questions about bird identification (by sight or sound), behavior, distribution, population, conservation, mating, nesting, fledging and feeding. I do have some practical knowledge about foreign species, but identification skills are limited in that arena.
Experience I have ten years birding experience in Southern California. I am well versed in all the species living in the Western US. Many hours spent birding. I have been frequently told I should lend my knowledge to good use, and have encountered few bird related questions that I cannot answer.
Organizations Audubon Society
Education/Credentials My education is in art and photography -but I have a substantial portfolio of nature related work.
Question I discovered a injured mallard who feeds daily under my bird feeder. She has a badly broken leg. I beleive I might have seen a turtle get her 2 wks. ago. I found a wild animal veternary clinic who will take her if I could only catch her. So far she is other wise healthy. Should I further traumatize this poor duck and take her to the clinic, or let nature take its course? Is there any possibility she can compensate and survive? I feel so bad for her and don't know what to do. If it would be more humane to have her put to sleep at clinic please give me advice on trapping her.. Thank you so very much I desperately want to do the best for her.
Answer It would help to know where you lived. I can give you the wildlife rehab directory for the US -organized by state.
