Mountain Avian Rescue Society staff were unable to save the bird, which they believe was shot because it had been hunting chickens on a nearby farm that were not in a proper enclosure
A northern goshawk that was shot in the shoulder had to be euthanized after staff at the Mountain Avian Rescue Society were unable to save the endangered bird, found near Port McNeill.
The injured northern goshawk — protected under provincial and federal laws — was reported on a rural property near Port McNeill on Christmas Day and captured and brought to the centre on Jan. 2. The case was reported to the B.C. Conservation Officers Service. The Ministry of Environment said Thursday the service is investigating the shooting and is asking anyone with information to contact the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277.
Since the species is red-listed, Mountain Avian Rescue Society was obligated to send the goshawk to Elk Lake Veterinary Clinic in Victoria in hopes the injury could be repaired, and the goshawk might live out its life as an “ambassador” at the centre. “This case has been devastating to our staff and volunteers, especially since they are a very rare species for us to admit,” she added. “Shooting wildlife is cruel, and in many cases, illegal. Do your research before you decide to hunt.”
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