Vale of the White Horse Hunt with Cotswold Hunt Sabs Claydon Farm, 13th September While part of our team monitored the Heythrop yesterday, one sab joined Cotswold Hunt Sabs to observe the Vale of the White Horse Hunt, who met at Claydon Farm Lechlade. From the meet, riders proceeded to hold up Claydon Covert and another nearby wood while hounds were sent in. This was classic cub hunting behaviour, with no attempt to follow a trail. At one point, a smelly rag was briefly dragged along a road, tho

OPEN WIDE!!! Chuck-will’s-widows are the largest nightjar in North America. They live in south Florida year-round and their large mouth helps them hunt for insects, small birds, and even bats. This adult Chuck-will’s-widow (25-7051) was admitted after being found on the ground and unable to fly. Upon initial examination, staff noted the bird had a small superficial corneal ulcer and air trapped under the skin likely from a ruptured air sac. Unlike humans, birds have a more efficient respiratory