New tenants in the Garden
About three months ago, as part of our collaboration with the Wildlife Hospital at the Safari Park in Ramat Gan, we received two injured spur-winged lapwings for rehabilitation. The two spent a recovery period in the thicket aviary, and were then released onto the main grass. It’s possible that after they fully recover they will decide to leave the Garden; but it’s also possible that they will decide to make it their new home. About the same time that we received the lapwings, we also received a jay with an inflamed leg. At the request of the Wildlife Hospital the jay was admitted to our clinic. It got well and has recovered, but will suffer from a permanent leg disability and will not be able to live in the wild. So we are now looking for the right place for it among the Garden's exhibits.

The jay during its rehabilitation, photo: Emanuel Bar