Today I went for a hike in the woods about 2 hrs in I noticed something scrambling in the bushes. Upon investigating it a learned it was a robin that had somehow become stuck. Being me I decided to see if I could help it but before I managed to get it, it got free and flew away with an obvious broken leg and crash landed somewhere further into the bramble. Two thoughts struck me at the same time. I could of chased the bird down and might have caught it and maybe have helped it or I could let it be. But before I tell you what I did I'm going to ramble a bit. I think to be a wildlife rehabilitator you have to be willing to get dirty and but I thought about how animals get injured with out human interaction and is really right to save those. I feel that if someone harms an animal it isnt natural but if it breaks its leg far out in the woods it is natural selection and I shouldn't interfere with it. But i still felt compelled to help the poor bird out. It is amazing a bird can still muster energy to lift off and fly when its in that much pain.
Switching stories I'm in the middle of nowhere seriously I mean move 25 min walk in any direction you hit national wildlife area its great this is the place I would love to live forever it saddens me how many kids haven't been this far out. I mean Yellowstone really isnt real wilderness anymore its to controlled by humans but in the back country that's where real lessons are learned and its amazing. Animals aren't used to people and aren't really afraid the air is clear even your skin knows it and there are more stars the dark spots in the sky.
And now back to the robin I didn't chase him I watched him fly away later on. It will survive I can tell. I think its best to wait till an animal is in serious need before interfering. Choose your battles wisely.
-Izi
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