This is no ordinary case here at Wildlife Aid. This handsome carrion crow named Colin was brought into the hospital on the 5th of November 2025 as he was unable to fly. Upon further inspection our vets discovered that he had a severe sinus infection!
This condition had caused significant discomfort and made breathing difficult for him, which in turn affected his overall strength and ability to fly. We know how painful this can be; therefore, the vets came to his aid straight away by performing surgery to drain the pus and reduce inflammation. His sinuses were then flushed and closed slightly.
Post-operation Colin continues to sneeze frequently but maintains a good appetite. Since surgery, his sinuses have been regularly flushed and his nostrils cleared to ensure comfortable breathing. His surgical wounds are healing well, and the topical treatment appears effective.
Throughout his stay, Colin has been an exceptional patient—calm, cooperative, and, dare we say, rather polite for a wild bird! Cases like this remind us of the importance of timely intervention and dedicated care.
On the 10th of December, after many sinus flushes later, it was decided that Colin would be moved to one of our aviarys to test his flying abilities. He proved very quickly that he was able to fly and would be soon ready for release.
Finally, on the 18th of December, Colin was given the all clear for release and he was released back to where he was found. We are so happy to see his amazing recovery and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.
Good luck Colin!
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