by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Feb 1, 2021 | Blog, Wildlife and exotics
I had tears this week. Not that I don’t care about all of the ones that we lose, but I have protective mechanisms set up to protect me until it is nighttime. Then it is too late for tears. Mr. Focus got through those protections. Most of my Facebook friends have seen...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Oct 26, 2020 | Blog, Wildlife and exotics
I have a falcon on my head. It is training time for the birds of prey. Focus is an American Kestrel or sparrow hawk. It is her turn in my office and she is flying from the perch to the window and detoured to the top of my head. I think she is annoyed at me. Falconry...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Jun 8, 2020 | Blog, Wildlife and exotics
A busy Saturday morning when I was interrupted with a sealed greeting card. I could see through the envelope that it isn’t hate mail. Even though those are rare, most vets are hurt deeply and remember the few that they get. I know I do. Veterinarians are often accused...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | May 11, 2020 | Blog, Wildlife and exotics
There were a few bleary eyes as Albert headed to a new home today. He came from a not-great situation as a little kit already imprinted. He couldn’t be released, and we became quite attached. We got permission to keep him on an educational permit, but Covid has...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Feb 17, 2020 | Blog, Wildlife and exotics
I have a desk falcon. She is slight, less than a quarter pound, but she certainly has a mind of her own. Falconry is commonly done with locally caught birds or captive raised birds. Most (almost 80%) of the young hawks and falcons die their first year. Being caught as...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Feb 10, 2020 | Blog, Wildlife and exotics
My office is a mess. It’s not actually my fault. I know what you are thinking! How could I tell? I know if you have been on a tour, there is a pile, or piles, of stuff on my desk and beside my desk waiting to be done. Now is worse than usual. It all started when...
