06/10/2026
Can you donate to the care of these peregrines? One of them was reported as a window collision at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
This weekend, the Wildlife Clinic at the Schuylkill Center admitted two fledgling Peregrine Falcons that were found at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Both were reported to the clinic a few hours apart. One bird was lethargic and the other collided with a window at the museum.
A kind person brought one falcon to us while our Clinic Director picked up the second later in the day. Both were fairly thin despite the presence of a parent at the nest site. Further testing revealed that both young birds were suffering from high lead poisoning, which explains their symptoms.
Heavy metal toxicity can cause lethargy, abnormal mentation, neurological issues, and gastrointestinal problems. Their parents likely unknowingly fed them prey that were already contaminated with lead in their bodies, as it is an extremely common problem for wildlife in the city.
Our rehabilitation team will treat both birds with chelation. This specialized medication extracts lead particles from the blood stream and releases it from the body through waste. Each round of chelation could cost over $100 per bird- and it could take several rounds of treatment for them to fully recover. This cost, plus the costs of their food, housing, and other care adds up quickly. That’s where we need your help.
Please help us support these two young Peregrine Falcons in their fight against lead poisoning. Consider making a donation or making a purchase from our wish list. Any amount will help us care for these once endangered beauties of Philadelphia skyline. We are entirely donor supported and it is only with the help of people who care about wildlife that we can provide this care. Please consider sharing this post to let others know how they can help us save these birds.
Donate online: https://schuylkillcenter.org/wildlife-clinic/support-the-wildlife-clinic/
Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3SG8PMDVK1P7I
