Oct 16, 2025 | Wildlife Patient Stories
“Flight-delayed” American Kestrel This American Kestrel experienced the ultimate flight delay! This bird was found grounded at the San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) in San Jose, California early last month. She was successfully rescued and...
Aug 5, 2025 | Wildlife Patient Stories
Imagine how much it would hurt to have your hand stuck in the jaws of a rat trap. That’s exactly what happened to this young skunk. At this age, young skunks, foxes and raccoons are old enough to be out of the den, foraging with their mother, but they’re...
Jul 23, 2025 | Wildlife Patient Stories
Most people have never seen a Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse, let alone a baby! These tiny and charismatic rodents are endemic to the marshes surrounding the San Francisco Bay. This means they can only be found here! They can also drink salt water and eat incredibly salty...
Jun 25, 2025 | Wildlife Patient Stories
San Rafael Mayor Kate Colin cares deeply about wildlife and the natural environment, and she is a strong supporter of WildCare and our work, so she was delighted when she spotted a little bit of the wild in her own backyard. This family of Bobcats has chosen the...
Jun 24, 2025 | Wildlife Patient Stories
Coot baby. Photo: Vanessa Potter This extraordinarily colorful American Coot chick was brought to WildCare after approaching boaters on a lake in Marin County. He was alone, peeping, and very insistent on joining them, so they scooped him up and brought him to the...
Jun 23, 2025 | Wildlife Patient Stories
Happy 20th WildCare Anniversary, Sequoia! Sequoia is WildCare’s beloved Wildlife Ambassador Northern Spotted Owl. On June 26, 2005, she arrived at WildCare as a wide-eyed, still-fluffy baby with an injured wing. Click here to read the WildCare Newsletter from...
