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“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 brought to WildCare by our partners at Bay Raptor Rescue. Kestrels are tiny but fierce! At only 86 grams, this raptor…
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Meet Recent WildCare Patients Is that a new species of jet-black squirrel?Nope! This striking youngster is actually an Eastern Gray Squirrel, the same species you probably see in your backyard or local park, just in a rare melanistic morph.Biologists believe that black morph squirrels, sometimes called “super squirrels,” may actually have a few advantages over…
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WildCare’s One Earth Young Filmmakers Grant In mid-September, WildCare’s Alison Hermance flew to Chicago to attend the awards celebration for the 2025 One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest. WildCare was designated as the grant recipient by the filmmaker of the winning film in the Post-Graduate category, open to filmmakers aged 22-25. Click here to see the film, “Faire…
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A Bridge to WildCare’s Future Over the past months, work has proceeded on WildCare’s new facility at our original site at 76 Albert Park Lane. The historic building was moved (see that amazing video here!), and then moved again. It now rests in its permanent location at the front of the site. Construction crews completed clearing, grading,…
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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 still small enough to fit into tight spaces,…
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Most people have never seen a Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse, let alone a baby one! 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 pickleweed, among other adaptations to their marshy environment.These tiny…
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SONGBIRD RESCUE AND CARE GUIDE This guide provides essential information for rescuing and caring for songbirds, including finches, sparrows, robins, mockingbirds, jays, crows, ravens, pigeons, towhees, and similar species. It includes steps to assess the bird’s condition and determine the necessary actions based on the bird’s age, health, and circumstances. SECTION 1: Determine the Age…
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RAPTOR RESCUE AND CARE Overview: Raptors are birds of prey (hawks, owls, falcons, and vultures). Their sharp talons and beak can cause serious injury to humans. Always wear heavy gloves, eye protection, and have a large towel or blanket ready before attempting a rescue. Physical Description of a Raptor: Adult raptors have sleek feathers, usually…
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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 Mayor’s yard as their play space!If you’re lucky…
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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 Wildlife Hospital for care.Although they are common birds in the San Francisco Bay Area, it’s rare…
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