Ashland Pelican Making Progress Towards Recovery

Ashland Pelican making progress towards recovery

ANTIGO, Wis. — The Raptor Education Group Inc. (REGI) posted an update about the Pelican rescued in Ashland. The large bird was suffering from a gunshot wound that led to lead poisoning of the bird. It also had some frostbite on its feet due to that prolonged stay and was underweight and malnourished. After being tube fed for a bit, the bird is now eating on its own. He has quite a recovery to make still, but he’s making progress. “What I’d like…

Rescued Ashland pelican was shot, suffering from lead poisoning

The American white pelican that captivated Ashland residents for months was shot multiple times and suffering from lead poisoning when it was captured Dec. 3, according to the Antigo rehabilitation