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A canine visitor appears to be slightly uncertain about the whole church experience during a special pet blessing service at All Saints Anglican Church on Saturday, Oct. 7. The special service is held in recognition of the feast day of St. Francis on Oct. 4. St. Francis was known for his love of animals and his belief that all creatures were creations of God. Burnaby churches are among those who mark his feast day with the pet blessing tradition. For more photos see page 3 and check out www. burnabynow.com. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER
MIGRATING BIRDS INJURED
‘This is not normal’ – wildlife expert says By Tereza Verenca
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The Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. saw an “extreme” number of migratory birds smashing into windows last month. Staff saw about 300 wounded birds, including song sparrows, red-breasted sap suckers and some woodpeckers, according to hospital manager Janelle Stephenson.
“This is not normal,” she told the NOW. “Usually, we get a lower number of birds in September.This year, during migration, we found an influx from an average of five animals a day to up to 40 a day.” Stephenson suspects the higher-than-usual numbers may have to do with the forest fires that burned in B.C.’s Interior this past summer. She said more birds made their way to the Lower Mainland as a result.
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“Also, there’s a lot of urbanization in the Lower Mainland. Urbanization is huge, population (increases), habitat encroachment,” she added. Most of the birds were found outside living room windows or alongside tall buildings, Stephenson noted. Should anyone come across a wounded feathered friend, the best thing to do is to put it in a box that is covered.Take the box
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to a quiet, warm area. “Make sure there’s no kids or pets around that can have access to him. Give him a few minutes to settle down and then bring him into us, or call us on our hotline.” Stephenson noted, when birds hit windows, it can cause severe head trauma. “With head trauma, their central nervous Continued on page 9
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