Birds Are Raining From the Skies in Connecticut

Over the weekend, I heard from someone that birds were falling from trees due to the extreme cold we’ve been experiencing. Rather than attempting to do my own research, I made the better choice of calling in an expert—my friend Jen the Zookeeper. This is what she had to say.

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Juvenile Raptors Falling From Trees in Connecticut Due to Extreme Cold

Recent extreme cold and heavy snowfall in Connecticut have left many juvenile birds of prey—such as owls and hawks—struggling to survive. Young raptors in their first winter often lack the skills needed to hunt efficiently or find adequate shelter, making them especially vulnerable to hypothermia and starvation.

As snow blankets the landscape, prey becomes harder to find, forcing weakened birds to expend more energy and, in some cases, lose their grip and fall from trees. Wildlife rescue organizations have responded to multiple reports of grounded raptors suffering from cold exposure.

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If a bird is found on the ground, experts advise placing it in a ventilated box, keeping it warm, and contacting a licensed wildlife rehabilitator as soon as possible.

Special thanks to Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation & Education and A Place Called Hope Raptor Center for their tireless efforts to rescue and protect Connecticut’s raptors during these harsh winter conditions.

Let me quote the great comedian Harland Williams and say, do we need birds buddy? I mean I say that knowing it will make Jen mad but I'm getting used to that.