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We've been working on compiling our patient and program information into an Impact Report for 2024! We wanted to share part of it with you here. If you would like to learn more about SOS's community involvement and patient details, you can see more of the report here! |
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This nēnē / Hawaiian Goose made an impressive recovery over her month in care. This patient, ANP357, was admitted on February 5th with a large (roughly 3in x 3in) area on its back that had been degloved*. Additionally, the bird was ataxic*, often laying down with its legs splayed. Upon intake, we cleaned up the wound and applied a bandage. With supportive care over the next few days, the bird was beginning to stand and the wound was making small improvements. After bandage changes and wound cleaning every few days, this bird’s back looked good as new after 30 days in care! Soon after the wound was healed, we made sure this patient met our release criteria and she was on her way back out to the wild earlier this month!
*Medical definitions
Degloved: when a large section of skin and soft tissue is pulled away from the muscle
Ataxia: poor muscle control leading to lack of balance and coordination. |
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From left to right: ANP357's wound on Feb. 11th, Feb. 29th, Feb. 23rd, and healed on March 4th. |
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This patient is just one of many nēnē that SOS has had in care this year. ANP357 was one of 19 nēnē admitted in February, which makes for just over 73% of our February intakes! This year overall, SOS has admitted 40 nēnē, which equates to 57.97% of our total intakes. |
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In last month’s newsletter we talked about the importance of attending conferences like NWRA to build and maintain relationships with wildlife rehabilitators across the country, and sometimes world. This allows us to share knowledge with each other and reminds us just how many experts we can reach out to for tips and advice.
We also have the privilege of fostering relationships within our community here on Kaua'i. Earlier this month, two local veterinarians, Dr. Jessica Jackson and Dr. Joanne Woltman, were kind enough to share their expertise and came to SOS to perform surgery on two of our nēnē patients. These patients, who were admitted way back in November, had small wounds that were unable to finish the last bit of healing on their own. We usually work with our veterinarian, Dr. Juan Guerra, at Hawai'i Wildlife Center on Big Island when procedures like this are needed; either flying Dr. Guerra to Kaua'i or coordinating a flight to Big Island for our patients. However, thanks to these gracious vets, we avoided having to coordinate travel and get these patients treated ASAP!
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Left to right: SOS Wildlife Rehabilitation Technicians, Talia Soalt and Lauren Roux, and Dr. Woltman working on ANP326. |
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The first of these nēnē patients, ANP322, was admitted with an open fracture of the lower leg (tarsometatarsus) and a suspected bone infection. The second, ANP326, was admitted with a fracture of the upper leg (tibiotarsus), an open fracture of the right wing, and a fracture of one of its toes. Over the course of three months, both birds had fully recovered from their fractures, but had persistent wounds at the fracture sites of their legs. Despite a variety of bandaging and care approaches, the wounds were not able to heal over. Dr. Jackson and Dr. Woltman were able to remove dead tissue and bone that had been preventing healing, then stitch the wounds closed. The stitches have now been removed, and we are hopeful these nēnē will be ready for release soon!
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Conservation Dogs and CRB
Ka Palupalu o Kanaloa
A new website has been launched to share botanical and cultural stories of the critically endangered plant, Ka Palupalu o Kanaloa. With only 20 plants left, a collective effort is being made to cultivate this resilient species. You can learn more here. |
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SOS is an Unincorporated Nonprofit Association and fiscally sponsored by the Hawai'i Wildlife Center, a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, non-profit organization.
As the only Federal and State permitted wildlife facility on Kaua‘i, Save Our Shearwaters provides life-saving care to Hawai'i’s native birds in need. When you donate, you help us continue to rescue, rehabilitate, and release native wildlife. Mahalo nui loa from all of us at SOS (our feathered friends included)!
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