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Friends of a Feather is a volunteer based community of residents committed to the stewardship of swans and waterfowl, while also providing the resources and conditions necessary for them to thrive in Central Florida.

02/25/2026

Does anyone know of any Vet or Rescue group who would be willing to take on this peacock in an effort to repair what looks like a broken leg? Looking for anyone who may have a contact.
Thank you! 🙏🤍💙💚

A quick note to our community, our friends, volunteers and supporters. Thank you 🙏🤍
02/02/2026

A quick note to our community, our friends, volunteers and supporters. Thank you 🙏🤍

Thank you to for alerting us to this injured hawk and for transporting to after we were able to safely capture.A first...
11/29/2025

Thank you to for alerting us to this injured hawk and for transporting to after we were able to safely capture.

A first for us, seeing a clearly injured hawk with white, opaque eyes and not moving when approaching. A quick call to who were informative and ready to accept for care.

They shared what we are seeing is a comatose hawk, whose eyelids has swollen shut due to poisoning, injury or disease. They mentioned that this condition has increased lately and likely due to pesticide poisoning.

What YOU can do to help:
Minimize the indiscriminate use of pesticides and advocate for the use of wildlife safe alternatives with any company you use for pest control.

Here’s to wishing a full recovery for this patient, yet at a minimum, the compassionate care and the greatest of appreciating for those involved in this rescue & care

This wasn’t supposed to be the nature of this post…With incredibly heavy hearts, we share the loss of “Medium,” named as...
08/30/2025

This wasn’t supposed to be the nature of this post…

With incredibly heavy hearts, we share the loss of “Medium,” named as such, as it was the easiest way to identify each of the four cygnets, recently rescued alongside Large and Small and shortly afterwards, joined by Tiny, after each suffered injuries.

Medium was in very rough shape: half the weight he should have been, having just lost his other four siblings in a matter of a few days and struggling with neurological symptoms due to his malnourished state. Against the odds, he made a miraculous recovery thanks to the tireless commitment of some of our volunteers who administered medicine, provided exceptional nutrition and dedicated rehabilitative care, every day for four weeks. Just days ago, he was released back to Lake Eola, where it was precious to see Medium retain a bond with Tiny, as they became reacclimated with their environment.

Tragically, Medium’s life was cut short by a very disturbed transient at the park. It is heartbreaking for all who loved and cared for him. Though his time was far too brief, his courage and recovery remind us why we will keep fighting for these beloved swans.

It’s also a reminder that we have to do more. This is not acceptable and should not have occurred. It’s a call to action for the city to do more to keep our public places safer and to invest more resources in protecting and supporting these beloved birds.

08/27/2025

If it has a feather and it’s in need, we are on our way to help 🙏🤍

Thanks to Morgan, who alerted us to this Anhinga with fishing line/string tightly wound around its beak for at least 2 days. Unable to open its beak to eat or drink, every agency was contacted for assistance, but unfortunately no one could help.

Thankfully we were able to swing by and catch, since he was sleeping, but the string wound so tight, it was challenging to remove. Thanks to the passerby Jacqueline, walking their dog, seeing that some help was needed and made it possible to now safely remove, without possible injury to anyone or the bird.

Yes, what you see hanging from the string is in fact its shedded keratin layer of its beak, which they do once a year. Maybe this played a part in the string getting tightly wound and caught or maybe the timing of the shed was just enough gain enough opening for survival until it could be rescued??

A new one for us, but thankful to those who called this out for rescue and for everyone involved. Today we made a difference in this one’s life and we are proud to see him swim off, free of the constraint 🤍🖤

07/19/2025

🦆Rescued, Recovered and Rehomed 🫶

This sweet Muscovy duck was barely able to walk when we got the call.
Say no more, we were on our way.

A tightly knotted string had been wound so severely around his leg that it had cut to the bone—so deep, in fact, the skin had grown over it. The vet believed it was intentional… possibly from being tethered to something heavy or from someone trying to trap him. 💔

We performed a quick assessment, checked for hooks with our metal detection wand and brought him in for urgent surgery under anesthesia to remove the embedded string. Then came six days of love: wound care, medication, spa mist baths, rest, and recovery.

Though he may never fully regain perfect mobility, he’s already walking better and adopted by a kind soul…thank you for your efforts and care.

Non-native birds like Muscovies can’t legally be released back into the wild, but they can still find sanctuary. We’re endlessly grateful to those who open their hearts to animals in need, and we remain heartbroken by the cruelty that put him in this position in the first place.

Kindness matters. Advocacy saves lives.

We can’t do this work without your kindness, support and of course generous donations. We are grateful 🙏

A special thank you to who connected us to the person who called this in and gave us the opportunity to be part of this one’s journey of healing and care.

We look forward to the updates of his continued progress and new lease on life 🙏🦆🤍

Sharing a few beautiful pictures from some of my friends at the lake where hatched 🐣 Tucked safely between her wings, t...
06/04/2025

Sharing a few beautiful pictures from some of my friends at the lake where hatched 🐣

Tucked safely between her wings, these tiny cygnets are taking one of the most beautiful rides nature offers.

In their first few weeks of life, cygnets will sometimes ride on their mother’s back — a way to rest, stay warm, and remain protected from predators beneath the surface. It’s one of the purest displays of parental care you’ll find on the lake.

This quiet moment is more than just adorable — it’s a reminder of the dedication swan parents show from day one. Their strength, instinct, and devotion are humbling to witness.

At Friends of a Feather, we work to protect scenes like this — because every bird deserves the chance to thrive in safety, and every little life matters.

📷Photo credit: , a dedicated & true Friend of a Feather

This is why we started Friends of a Feather.These two geese parents were stolen from their home and taken an hour away t...
06/03/2025

This is why we started Friends of a Feather.

These two geese parents were stolen from their home and taken an hour away to mate them — frightened, confused, and separated from the life they knew. But thanks to quick action and a community that cares, we were able to bring them back to safety.

Now, they’re thriving — parents to beautiful gosling, teaching them how to eat, play, and stay close to the water’s edge. Watching them as a family, right where they belong, reminds us what this work is all about.

Friends of a Feather exists to protect the waterfowl who call Central Florida home. From rescues to rehabilitation, and everything in between — every life matters.

We’re proud of this story. And even prouder to keep writing more like it.

🌟 A Heartwarming Reunion at the Lake 🌟Last night, one of our precious cygnets became separated from its family and was a...
05/22/2025

🌟 A Heartwarming Reunion at the Lake 🌟

Last night, one of our precious cygnets became separated from its family and was attacked. Thankfully, our incredible volunteer and board member, Debbie, was there to step up and take it in last night, after Rangers were able to safely retrieve. She took the little one in for safety and, using her deep knowledge of our swan families, was able to identify exactly which parents this cygnet belonged to — no small feat with 50+ swans at lake Eola!

Thanks to her extensive commitment and dedication, we were able to reunite the cygnet with its parents today — a rare and beautiful success. The swan family spent the entire day together, safe and calm. 🤍🦢

We’re so proud of this moment and beyond grateful for volunteers like Debbie who make miracles like this possible. 💫

Thank you for capturing the moments!

Hi neighbors Lake Davis/Greenwood Neighborhood Association - informing regarding the sad news that the white/polish mute...
05/19/2025

Hi neighbors Lake Davis/Greenwood Neighborhood Association - informing regarding the sad news that the white/polish mute cygnet that was seen the past few days swimming in circles and yesterday separated from its family, passed away last night. We had been alerted and based on the illness developments and being separate from its family, made the difficult decision to retrieve it to save it from being preyed upon and had a vet appt scheduled for today, with the hope of being able to treat and release back to the family.
Sadly, nature took over, but we can confidently say that it knew love and compassion in its final moments and is no longer suffering from whatever condition it had developed.

Through our contacts in the UK and the extensive research we do, can be fairly certain this was a neurological effect, but the cause of the effects, still uncertain, so we are having a necropsy done to hopefully determine. A recent lake alert for Lake Davis shows elevated E.Coli levels, which could be a cause, as could lead or metal ingestion, or other toxin, leading to the same symptoms. While similar symptoms can be present for both botulism and avian influenza, it’s unlikely to be either, based on total symptoms and behaviors observed.

Many residents have been informally, but heavily involved with the care and support of the birds on our downtown lakes over the years. However, formal support, inclusive of educational, nutritional, medical care, advocacy, as well as potential locations or volunteers to support when needs arise, has been a challenge. Having realized the need for more, we have recently started a foundation, Friends of a Feather, which will step in to support, care for and advocate for their total wellbeing, especially when needs arise.

Please check out our mission, what we do and how you can become part of making a difference! While in the infancy stages, we have plans for significant advocacy for the holistic wellness, medical care and wellbeing of our beloved downtown waterfowl. We can use supporters in all ways, educating others, advocating for them and of course financial support for medical care, when it arises, so no bird goes without the proper care or support it needs and deserves.

Sorry to have to share the sad news of this beloved cygnet, but hope that this may serve as a catalyst to making a difference for them all 🦢🤍🪿🤍🦆🤍

https://www.friendsofafeather.org

2 days - 2 cygnets saved.Thanks to our volunteers Bill & Debbie for stepping in to assist, transport and care for two ab...
04/30/2025

2 days - 2 cygnets saved.
Thanks to our volunteers Bill & Debbie for stepping in to assist, transport and care for two abandoned cygnets that were both found in separate unfortunate situations the last two days.

As an entirely volunteer organization, we are so grateful for our donors and supporters, so we may continue to do this work and save lives.

If you’d like to learn more, please visit friendsofafeather.org
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