Wildlife Patient Stories
Tiny Baby Brush Rabbit in Care at WildCare
Jackrabbits, despite having the word “rabbit” in their name, are actually hares and give birth to precocial young. This means baby jackrabbits open their eyes and can run and jump…
Read MoreFirst Baby Squirrels of 2023
When the first baby squirrels arrive at WildCare’s Wildlife Hospital in mid-February, we know it’s going to be a busy Baby Season.Usually we admit our first tiny, pink baby squirrels…
Read MoreCedar Waxwing Recovers at WildCare
Migratory Songbirds and Windows This Cedar Waxwing was brought to WildCare after being found on the ground. Cedar Waxwings are migratory songbirds that travel in large flocks. Their high-pitched whistling…
Read MoreRain-Soaked Patients at WildCare
Relentless heavy rain takes its toll on wildlife! If we all feel a little tired of being damp after 11+ days of storms, imagine being outside, wearing only feathers or…
Read MoreCompost Raccoon Recovers at WildCare
San Rafael homeowners found this young female raccoon, wet, cold and shivering, in their compost bin after a rainy and stormy night. She must have scented something edible in the…
Read MoreGreat Horned Owl Tangled in Soccer Net
Almost every autumn, WildCare admits one or two Great Horned Owls that have gotten tangled in soccer nets.This happens to young birds that are still developing their hunting skills. The…
Read MoreHPAI Detected in Canada Goose at WildCare
In mid-October, WildCare admitted a Canada Goose from Corte Madera with vision problems.The bird had wandered into an intersection, where the crossing guard on duty attempted to escort him across…
Read MoreOak Titmice Caught in Glue Trap
An Oak Titmouse is a small, tufted songbird. Commonly seen at birdfeeders, titmice make birdwatchers smile with their outsized attitudes and fluffed cockades.No one would ever intend to trap and…
Read MoreSquirrels are great moms!
This baby fox squirrel and her four siblings must have been very confused and frightened when the sound of buzzing chainsaws was followed by a sudden drop that left their…
Read MoreBeating the Heat in the Wildlife Hospital
When the temperatures rise, things really heat up around WildCare!Our outdated facility doesn’t have air conditioning (and our circuits can’t handle the power load to run AC units), so our…
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