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This beautiful juvenile Common Tern was brought to us by Jody Craven on August 18th from Wellfleet. It had a type of fishing string wrapped around one of its wings. The bird was thin and weak, and spent several weeks at Wild Care gaining weight, strength, and learning to hunt. The bird was released on Nauset Outer Beach at a location where thousands of terns have been staging, preparing for their southbound migration. It is the time of the season for terns to begin their long journey south. After flying from its crate, the tern communicated with others before landing on a sandbar with hundreds of other terns. It was a moving release.
This release was sponsored by Inez Giles, in loving memory of her spouse, Seth Hudak. This heartfelt donation, continued the circle of life for an animal in need.
Please #trashyourtackle properly. Derelict recreational fishing gear is deadly to wildlife. When fishing, fish responsibly. Carry a box, heavy gloves, goggles and scissors in your vehicle. If you hook a gull or other bird. Don't cut the line! Reel the bird in, place it into a box, cut the line once the bird is secured, and then contact a wildlife rehabilitator. You could save a life.
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