The Life of Brian

My shihtzu Ziggy found a raccoon kit. It was in wet grass at the base of a tree. I waited to see if the mother would return but she did not. The kit had a small abrasion on her arm and was cold and wet. The umbilical cord was dried, and she was likely only 2 days old. I have a friend that is licensed to rehab wildlife here in Oklahoma. She’s being raised by her, and will be released when she is weaned and can forage for herself.

We enjoy having these hummingbirds visit our backyard on their annual migration from Mexico. These little birds are extremely inquisitive and territorial when more than one visits the feeders. They typically arrive in the Arkansas River Valley in early April and usually migrate south in mid to late September. They are resilient little birds!

A man found this little female ruby-throated hummingbird in his shop. She was tired, had cobwebs on her wings, and it was hard for her to fly. e removed the webs, gave her some sugar water, and released her outside. Not all heroes wear capes!