Mr. Crowley, the crow

Around 2 weeks back, late night, we received a whatsapp image of a crow which was badly injured. The neck of the crow  was broken and hanging side ways. The poor bird had been found the previous night by the residents of a building in Shastri Nagar after being attacked by a dog. They had tried their best to feed it and make it drink water, but the crow just could not get anything down its throat by itself.
Soon, he was brought for a check up by PAL member Nishant Bangera to Dr Hemant Thange, avian specialist. On checking the Crow, it was confirmed that he had undergone a severe trauma and the internal injury in the neck was severe. This had resulted in severe weakness and loss of flight as well.
Medication started and the crow was left to rest for a night. The following morning, a brace was put on the crow's neck and force feeding was started. This continued for about a week.
After a week, the brace was removed and the crow's neck was holding steady once again. Right - left movement was restored, but the up - down vertical movement was not.
For a scavenger like a crow, the up down movement of the neck is very essential as that is the way it picks up food from the ground or from any surface. The tongue also was non responsive. Force feeding continued for around 4 more days.
On the fifth day, the crow attempted to drink water by itself. And the following day, he started eating food by himself. The vertical movement of the neck was being restored by natural physiotherapy and exercise.
Two more days and the crow started eating completely by himself. The tongue had also become responsive.
Now came the flying.
Day one test flying resulted in limited movement.
Day two test flying of the crow in a secure environment displayed more strength and the bird was flying at a proper height as well.
The release -
Mr Crowley, the crow ( named by PAL founder Aditi Nair who is an Ozzy Osbourne fan) was released at a window from where he could glide down towards the trees. There was also space at the window so that all movement could be tested before flight.
On release, Mr Crowley looked around, danced around on the grill for a while and then sat there staring for a while. He then opened his mouth and said "KAW" and flew away.
It was a sweet goodbye note from Mr Crowley. We wish you luck and love for the rest of your life!
Check out various stages of his recovery in the pictures below.