Our poor GSW crow has now developed a corneal ulcer, mostly likely from where the pellet entered the eye, according to vet Richie Hatcher of Smalley’s Animal Hospital. We’re treating it and hoping for the best. Aside from being bored despite his enrichment toys and somewhat destructive as a result, the crow is a really good patient, tolerating having his eye gooped with antibiotic ointment and moistened with artificial tears with only the merest hint of protest. Crows are so smart!
The barred owl who came in with a concussion was released and shot out of the box before I could even press the record button on the camera. I did manage a short video of him flying away from the tree he initially landed in to one much farther away—and higher. He wanted to get as far away from me as possible!