Hawk shot with BB gun makes full recovery, released back into wild after surgery - Local News Matters

A red-shouldered hawk that was shot with a BB gun has been successfully rehabilitated and released back into the wild after a 10-week recovery period. Found in late July on a picnic table in a San Jose park, the hawk had a BB pellet lodged in her head and exhibited signs of lead poisoning. The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA performed surgery to remove the pellet, marking the first surgery at their new Wildlife Care Center in Saratoga. Initially, the hawk lost vision in her right eye, which posed a significant threat to her survival. Over two months, her vision improved, and she regained her strength and flight skills in the raptor aviaries.

Colleen Crowley, communications manager for the PHS/SPCA, stated, "We are thrilled to report she fully recovered, and her vision returned to normal. " The organization aims to minimize human interaction with wildlife and facilitates the return of rehabilitated animals to their natural habitats. The public is urged to report any injured or orphaned wildlife to the PHS/SPCA.