After 3 weeks Steven the Seagull had his bandage removed today. My trepidation turned to joy when his wing stayed in position and did not drop down as it did 12 days ago. He was eager to run around the garden flapping his newly freed wing, and spent quite some time preening and washing it. The wing tips appear to be crossing correctly and If it was broken then it has certainly been reset, If nothing else he
looks normal when wings are folded. It remains to be seen whether the wing will regain full flexibility, and if he can grow some new main flight feathers. He lost two or three that were crushed by a car wheel. (2 short vids below.)
looks normal when wings are folded. It remains to be seen whether the wing will regain full flexibility, and if he can grow some new main flight feathers. He lost two or three that were crushed by a car wheel. (2 short vids below.)
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