This has been a super big deal here! Canuck the Crow

[Danita]

I just saw Canucks FB page
He will stay at Night Owl for a few more days to rest.
His best friend (crow) has been looking all over for him I guess.

There lots of YouTube videos of him.

 

[Danita]

Canuck the Crow: SPCA seek witnesses after bird attack at soccer game | Vancouver Sun

Says they hat he will see a rehab specialist before he is released.
Dr M says he is a really special bird.
Pssst. She says that about every bird lol

 

[WendyN]

Hope he makes a full recovery.

 

[Heather F]

Dr M says he is a really special bird.
Pssst. She says that about every bird lol

Pretty sure she's right.

I'm glad he seems to be on the mend.

 

[Danita]

Meet the Vancouver veterinarian tending to Canuck the Crow

Here is another article about Dr McD, her practise and Canuck
She is the greatest vet ever.

 

[Hankmacaw]

I'm really rooting for Canuck. Crows and Ravens are my favorites. I lost my Fred last Oct. He had been a friend for seven years and I'm still tender from that loss. Here is something I wrote about him 4 years ago. They are so special and soooo darned smart.

"Fred has come back every year for five years. I don't try to tame them, because I don't want them to become too trusting of humans.

This year Fred and Edie had a baby and just this morning they brought it in for the breakfast buffet.

I've named the male Raven "Fred" and his new wife "Edie". This (2013) is Fred's fourth summer as a guest (bum). The first year he came around with his mother and a couple of siblings. I think he was a new hatch that year and his leg was already broken. It just flipped and flopped and he had a really hard time landing on a limb and catching his balance or walking around on the ground. His leg would drag and very obviously hurt him. The next year he again came back with his mom and siblings and his leg was a little better, but still flopped. The year after that he was alone and his leg had healed together enough to be stiff and some help with his balance.

This year (2013) he showed up with a mate, Edie, who dotes on Fred. His leg is as healed as it ever will be and he is a beautiful, big fully mature male Raven now."

 

[Birdbabe]

I'm really rooting for Canuck. Crows and Ravens are my favorites. I lost my Fred last Oct. He had been a friend for seven years and I'm still tender from that loss. Here is something I wrote about him 4 years ago. They are so special and soooo darned smart.

"Fred has come back every year for five years. I don't try to tame them, because I don't want them to become too trusting of humans.

This year Fred and Edie had a baby and just this morning they brought it in for the breakfast buffet.

I've named the male Raven "Fred" and his new wife "Edie". This (2013) is Fred's fourth summer as a guest (bum). The first year he came around with his mother and a couple of siblings. I think he was a new hatch that year and his leg was already broken. It just flipped and flopped and he had a really hard time landing on a limb and catching his balance or walking around on the ground. His leg would drag and very obviously hurt him. The next year he again came back with his mom and siblings and his leg was a little better, but still flopped. The year after that he was alone and his leg had healed together enough to be stiff and some help with his balance.

This year (2013) he showed up with a mate, Edie, who dotes on Fred. His leg is as healed as it ever will be and he is a beautiful, big fully mature male Raven now."

 

[Danita]

I'm really rooting for Canuck. Crows and Ravens are my favorites. I lost my Fred last Oct. He had been a friend for seven years and I'm still tender from that loss. Here is something I wrote about him 4 years ago. They are so special and soooo darned smart.

"Fred has come back every year for five years. I don't try to tame them, because I don't want them to become too trusting of humans.

This year Fred and Edie had a baby and just this morning they brought it in for the breakfast buffet.

I've named the male Raven "Fred" and his new wife "Edie". This (2013) is Fred's fourth summer as a guest (bum). The first year he came around with his mother and a couple of siblings. I think he was a new hatch that year and his leg was already broken. It just flipped and flopped and he had a really hard time landing on a limb and catching his balance or walking around on the ground. His leg would drag and very obviously hurt him. The next year he again came back with his mom and siblings and his leg was a little better, but still flopped. The year after that he was alone and his leg had healed together enough to be stiff and some help with his balance.

This year (2013) he showed up with a mate, Edie, who dotes on Fred. His leg is as healed as it ever will be and he is a beautiful, big fully mature male Raven now."

Did he just not come back?

There is a place right close to me that ALL the crows and ravens in the city roost every single night. It is a spectacular site. 1000's of them. That is where Canuck sleeps.

I am a little worried if Dr M doesn't think he will make it in the wild again, that would be such a shame From the article, it looks like it is a possibility now.

 

[Hankmacaw]

No, one day after I hadn't seen Fred for a few days, he flew in and landed in the food that I had put out for the Ravens. He landed on his breast and flipped and flopped and rolled- both legs were gone. He ate like an alligator, flew and landed in the bird bath and got a drink, then flew off into the huge cottonwood tree across the street and propped himself in a Y. I watched him until it got too dark - he stayed there and didn't move. Fred was no longer there the next morning and I have not seen him since.

Edie still comes around with a couple of her kids. She hasn't taken another husband yet, but she has good kids that stay with her.

I miss Fred terribly, but it's nice to have Edie still come in to eat and drink and preen.

 

[Danita]

What do you look for in markings to know its the same crow?

There is one that comes and disassembles my neighbours vine trellis for his nest lol

 

[Hankmacaw]

I would take Canuck in a minute and give him as much freedom as possible.

 

[Hankmacaw]

Edie is smaller than most of the Ravens and more gentle. She is also quite a lot gentler and doesn't immediately fly away. She always lands on the same spot on the fence. Besides she looks like Edie.

They can be real pains in the neck - like yours neighbor's. They also like to pick the stuffing out of patio furniture to make their nest.

 

[Tiel Feathers]

I love crows! Whenever I go walking and see one I always stop and say hello and talk to him or her. Only later do I look around and hope nobody saw me! I'm glad to hear that Canuck might heal enough to be released. @Hankmacaw that is just heartbreaking about Fred!

 

[Aubrey]

I just found this article too

Wear a zip tie for Canuck the crow

 

[Riptide Queen]

Obviously the guy who hit the bird needs a good whack on the head with a telephone pole in front of a whole crowd!!! See how he likes it!

I really hope they press charges on that guy.

And I honestly really hope Canuck will make a great recovery... Poor thing..

 

[WendyN]

Anyone heard of updates on Canuck?
@Danita

 

[Lwalker]

He was released back into his neighbourhood on April 4th and is up to his old antics but staying near home. You can see on his website:
Canuck and I - Home | Facebook

 

[WendyN]

Thank you for the update!

 

[Dartman]

He was released back into his neighbourhood on April 4th and is up to his old antics but staying near home. You can see on his website:
Canuck and I - Home | Facebook

Thanks, he looks happy and healthy in all the latest
pics and videos posted up

 

[Danita]

His page is so cute!