The Red-tailed Hawk was found on the shoulder of the freeway. Like so many other raptors, he had been hit by a car. The young male suffered head trauma as well as a broken right wing. This hawk was lucky, however, for a good Samaritan brought him to Ojai Raptor Center. Once here, Veterinarian Dr. Stephany Lewis evaluated the young bird and noticed his humerus (upper wing bone) had been broken in multiple places, causing an open wound (second image). Dr. Lewis surgically repaired the broken wing and used an external fixation device to keep the bone pieces from moving while they healed. Dr. Lewis also performed physical therapy on the hawk while he was under anesthesia to maintain a good range of motion in his right wing. The patient's wing healed (third image) and he progressed from the hospital to larger and larger aviaries, where he reconditioned and regained his strength and mobility. After two months in care, the hawk was able to return to the sky. This success story, and hundreds of others like it, would not have been possible without community support. Wing damage, usually caused by human interaction, is the most common injury we see in raptors. They usually require surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation period. Your support will help cover medical, food, and rehabilitative costs for these birds. Today, #GivingTuesday, we are asking you to join us in supporting the treatment and care of birds of prey with wing injuries. Click below to donate now!