On October 27, a tired, shaking crane landed in a Warsaw courtyard, prompting residents to call Ekopatrol, whose officers quickly rescued the bird.
Incident Description
A resident of a building on Kobielskiej Street reported a large bird that had landed in his courtyard at 9:15 am on October 27. The bird, a crane, was visibly exhausted, trembling, and unable to take flight.
Rescue and Care
Ekopatrol officers arrived promptly, gently captured the crane, and placed it in a warm compartment of the ambulance. The bird was then transported to the Warsaw Zoo’s Bird Sanctuary, where specialists provided immediate medical attention.
About Cranes
Crane is one of Poland’s largest and most dignified birds, known for its long neck and loud trumpeting call. These migratory species travel thousands of kilometres between nesting sites and wintering grounds, nesting in wetlands such as marshes and peat bogs and feeding on both plants and small animals.
Significance of Encounter
It is highly unusual to encounter a weakened crane in an urban setting, highlighting the unexpected encounters between wildlife and city life.
