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Need help with sick bird



Hi folks, and I hope this is not too far off topic, but you are the only
ones I can think of to help.
My wife and I were fishing at Lake Tomahawk in Black Mountain, and as I
was exploring looking for mussels and Dragonflies, I saw a duck near
shore that did not move. I was able to wade in and pick it up. It seems
to have a respiratory infection, as the breathing seems labored, and it
will not eat. I have brought it home, and am trying to find a rehabber,
as I do not have the expertise, and the only antibiotic I have here is
Bactrim for humans.
The bird seems to be a Bahamian Pintail, probably from aviary stock,
released on the lake. It seems in mannerisms and actions, though weak, to
have been somebody's pet.
If anyone can suggest a rehabber in the Ashevill area whom I can call, I
would certainly appreciate it, and I apologize in advance for bothering
the list with this query.
I will check my e-mail periodically this evening (Sunday), as the duck
seems pretty weak.
Thanks very much;
Alex Netherton
The Appalachian Naturalist (danetherton@juno.com)
Asheville, NC
http://www.appalachian-naturalist.com
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