With Feathers

With Feathers is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit that provides rescue, rehabilitation and release of birds. We are a volunteer organization and funded by donations.

08/26/2026

We have a bird in need of transport from the Boyne falls area to Levering. If this is something that you can help with please call or message.

08/25/2026

The season is beginning to change and with it comes hawk and heron season. This is when we usually see young birds that are having difficulty learning to hunt on their own. We currently have an adult red tail that something tore out his primary feathers. We have a young red tail that came in unable to stand and starving but is now back to eating clean meat. We also have a young green heron that was having difficulty and caught by a cat. With migration our hummingbirds are buzzing all over fighting for food.

08/20/2026

Today our young Osprey returned to his nest site for release. In true obstinate bird fashion he flew toward town instead of the nice open natural area where we wanted him to go. As always, it is his release and he’s in charge. Happily he is flying free.

08/12/2026

** This is currently being worked on and if we have further updates, we will let you know.

We have a report of a loon on Lake Charlevoix in the East Jordan area that is having difficulty and repeatedly becoming grounded. We are looking for someone who would be comfortable boxing it up and either getting to us or making arrangements so that it could be transported. Also, if you’re aware of a lake organization that would be able to assist we do not have that information. If you’re able to help in anyway, please call or message.

08/09/2026

This week we were able to release nine birds and a turtle. Unfortunately, we have no good release videos of any of them. This included Canada geese, cedar waxwings, American Crows, Cooper’s Hawk, and painted turtle. Here are the images we managed to capture. While the pictures weren’t great, it is great that they are now all flying free.

08/06/2026

If anyone is looking to do a good deed today.... There is a Canada Goose at the Peninsula Beach Park in Boyne City that has line tangled in his wing. The goose in the grass near the beach area. Helping would mean a couple people with a net or blanket catching the goose and cutting off the line it is tangled in and then releasing the bird.

08/05/2026

The Osprey is a growing bird and we are in need of whole fish >6”. They can be live or frozen because we need to stock the pond and the freezer. We anticipate the Osprey will be with us 2 weeks to a month depending on how quickly his fishing skills develop. If this is something you can help us with, give us a call or send us a message or email.

08/04/2026

Warning: This is not a happy feel good post.
This young Herring Gull lost its life because someone wasn’t responsible with their fishing line. The gull ended up with line wrapped around both of its legs. On one leg it ended up cutting off circulation and its foot died. “But it’s healthy with only one foot” I’m told. First a bird unable to do all the things birds need to do to survive the wild will suffer a slow painful death. Even in captivity a bird in this condition will suffer health issues. Secondly my permit does not allow me to release a bird without all of its limbs. “But it’s so cruel to euthanize it” I’m told. No, cruel is the fact that this bird has been suffering for the last month in pain while its foot died. For those leaving trash in the wild - do better. For those of you who take the time to clean up what others don’t - Thank you.

08/03/2026

We have received several reports of an adult red tail hawk on the corner US 31 and Pickerel Lake Road. It is likely injured and is only able to fly short distances. However, because it is able to fly and because of its location, it would be dangerous to the bird and any rescuers to attempt capture at this point. We want you to be aware that this bird is around.

08/02/2026

Pictures of some of the birds in our care. Four are still in serious condition but five are up for release this week. We are also looking for larger fish (>5”) for the osprey including some that are live.

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Levering, MI
49755

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+12315377600

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http://withfeathers.org/

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