Dayna Slater, the founder of Good Caws Crow Rescue in Prince George, B.C., commends a crow named Riven for its resilience in the face of adversity. Riven, whose beak was severely damaged, captured the attention of volunteers in early March due to concerns about her ability to feed and groom herself. Despite efforts to capture and help her, Riven evaded rescue attempts, leading the volunteers to monitor her from a distance.

Recent observations indicate that Riven has adapted to her injury by using the remaining part of her beak to scoop food and tilting her head to facilitate swallowing. Her feathers are in good condition, suggesting that she has either learned to groom herself or is being cared for by her family.

Slater expressed admiration for Riven’s ability to cope with her injury and maintain her well-being without human intervention. She emphasized the importance of preening for feather maintenance and highlighted the rescue’s commitment to monitoring Riven’s condition as seasons change. Slater marveled at Riven’s resilience, noting that humans would require extensive medical attention and rehabilitation for a similar injury, while Riven has managed to thrive on her own.