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Why would an owl get hit by a car? As the days get shorter, and even before the clocks fall back, WildCare sees a significant increase in the number of animals hit by vehicles arriving at our Wildlife Hospital.Although he’s smaller than most, this Saw-whet Owl was no exception- he was clipped by a car…
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This Osprey was tangled in fishing line that tethered her to a wharf, just across the bridge from WildCare. A local raptor expert rescued her, and brought her to WildCare’s Wildlife Hospital. Once the bird arrived at WildCare, our veterinarian, Dr. Juliana Sorem, evaluated the wounds. Sometimes it is possible to lightly sedate the wildlife patient…
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Between tangling decorations, candy wrappers and increased human activity, Halloween can be a dangerous holiday for wildlife! Learn how to make this Halloween safe for wildlife.
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This beautiful video reveals why WildCare is important, and why the work we do to help and heal wildlife, and teach the next generation to love and care for the environment, makes a lasting impact on the world around us. Special thanks to Linda Stiles who created this video, and to Amy Tan, our star!
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Another glue trap casualty, this Western Fence Lizard was in a sticky situation!While WildCare’s Medical Staff worked quickly to free the stressed lizard from the goo, they noticed she looked and felt strangely bloated. Worried that this may be a complication related to her being stuck on the glue trap, like dehydration or even internal…
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Baby Western Grebes This pair of hatchling Western Grebes was discovered alone in a Bay Area reservoir by a local boater who scooped them both up and kept them safely in a bucket while he paddled back to shore, packed up, and drove them to WildCare.Our Med Team provided a basic intake exam and made…
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Imagine how much it would hurt to have your nose 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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Sorry, it may not have been clear that the Donate button below is the main General Donations link… Click here to make a General Donation! Donate to support WildCare’s Hungry Owl Project! Donate to Elevate WildCare by supporting our Capital Campaign!
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It’s raining owlets at WildCare!Every year we admit a few Great Horned Owlets, and once in a while we’ll have a fluffy baby Northern Spotted Owl arrive at the Wildlife Hospital, but this year we’ve already admitted 12 owlets, and they continue to arrive!The good news is that owlets that end up on the ground…
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Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and in WildCare’s Birdroom our staff and volunteers have many reasons to appreciate the work that mother (and father!) songbirds do to raise their young.Our orphaned baby birds need to be fed every 30 – 45 minutes from dawn to dusk, which feels like a lot, but imagine if we…
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