Hello Bird Lovers! I was so excited to see that the woodpecker was awake, alert and seemingly peppy this morning. The prognosis looked good ! I was able to take my broken-winged bird to the Ohio Wildlife Center this morning. I gave them the info and left my gorgeous friend with Stormy. She told me that they would give him pain meds right away, let him rest & acclimate for 30 mins or so, give fluids if needed and then take an x-ray. I was told that they would repair the wing if possible. I made plans to return to OWC after work to check on him. I arrived at work really happy, feeling he was going to be ok. I shared the story and a few pix of him from my cell phone with my 4th grade students. They loved the story & pix. A few hours later, Linda (OWC Director) called me to let me know what they had done so far. I was teaching at the time, but felt I should answer the phone. I thought it was really nice of her to call! Unfortunately, the broken bone in the wing damaged blood vessels, cutting off the blood supply... most of the wing was already dead. Linda told me that they would have to euthanize him. I was heartbroken. I felt so bad for the bird (and for me, as I was in full maternal mode) . Linda said it was good that I brought him in because he probably would have lived another day and suffered great pain. I tried to focus on that thought but I have to tell you, it's been a very sad day for me. When the day ended, one of my students came up to me and handed me a picture. I've attached it to share with you. Our world is full of love and compassion, even though the news doesn't make it seem so. I made lots of new friends with many of you who offered advice, education, a nesting box and care. Thank you all! You have touched my heart. Becky Becky ______________________________________________________________________ Ohio-birds mailing list, a service of the Ohio Ornithological Society. Our thanks to Miami University for hosting this mailing list. Additional discussions can be found in our forums, at www.ohiobirds.org/forum/. You can join or leave the list, or change your options, at: http://listserv.muohio.edu/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=OHIO-BIRDS Send questions or comments about the list to: [log in to unmask]