LUBBOCK , Texas—This time of year, in the Hub City we tend to see a lot of winds, sometimes strong winds, and while it may seem like a small issue to the residents of Lubbock it can be a big problem for our smallest neighbors, such as birds and squirrels.
Sarah Holler, Head Director of the South Plains Rehabilitation Center, said they see an increase of birds and squirrels with injuries from being blown from their habitat.
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“We see lots of birds, but really a lot of squirrels that get blown out of the trees during our windy season. We haven’t got a lot of birds yet but come here in a couple of months or even less, we’re going to start seeing a lot of baby birds that have fallen out of the nest,” Hollers said.
While Sarah said you can put an animal back into the nest, it’s important to call the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center if you are unsure of what to do…