Please do not shoot

This patient was shot! The staff is sadden by this news, but angry at the unknown felon who shot this gorgeous creature.
We suspected the Red-shouldered hawk was shot and before X-rays could be taken the precious hawk passed. What sickness makes anyone feel compelled to shoot our beautiful wildlife? The incident was reported to the wildlife crime line and is under investigation. Shooting protected species is a felony that includes fines and time in jail since hawks are protected under federal law.