Emergency Prep · Wildlife
Raptor Rescue Playbook
Safe Triage for Hawks, Owls, and Falcons
A grounded hawk is still a weapon. 10 modules on the 400-PSI locking grip, the blanket toss, plastic totes instead of wire, rat-poison symptoms, car strikes and why you never splint at home, West Nile and avian pox, the 'playing dead' flip that catches bare hands, extracting an owl from a chimney, parasites and fungi, and the federal law that puts every raptor in a licensed facility within hours.
About this course
A hawk on the ground is not harmless because it is hurt; its feet can still drive a talon through your hand and lock there. This course keeps you and the bird safe. You'll learn how the locking tendon works and why 'too weak to strike' is a myth, the blanket toss that pins wings and feet in one move, why wire crates destroy faces and feathers and a dark plastic tote doesn't, how to recognize the limp, bleeding bird poisoned by rat bait and why only a vet's vitamin K can save it, why you never tape a broken wing at home, what West Nile tremors and avian pox growths look like, the 'playing dead' flip that has sent many rescuers to the ER, how an owl comes out of a chimney, and the parasites and fungal spores that ride along. Every raptor is federally protected, and the course ends where the law does: a licensed raptor facility within hours.
What you'll learn
- Talon anatomy, the locking tendon, and why a wounded raptor is still dangerous
- The blanket toss and how to lift a raptor safely by the ankles
- Dark, solid-walled totes instead of wire cages
- Rat-poison symptoms and why they need a vet, and why you never splint a wing at home
- West Nile virus, avian pox, and the 'playing dead' tonic-immobility trap
- Chimney owl extraction, parasites and fungal spores, and the federal hand-off
Who this is for
Rural and suburban homeowners, drivers who find a hawk on the shoulder, chimney sweeps and roofers, farmers, falconry-curious bird lovers, and rescue volunteers who want to handle apex predators without a trip to the ER.
Course outline (10 modules)
Quiz & Certificate
Knowledge quiz
After completing all lessons, take a short quiz to test your understanding.
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$9.99 · Lifetime access · 10 lessons