Category: Wildlife Information
Ways To Help
There are a lot of ways to directly and indirectly help wildlife. Volunteer In addition to becoming a wildlife rehabilitator, there are a number of ways you can volunteer: Assist a rehabilitator or at a facility by volunteering. Volunteer to answer phones a few hours per month. Volunteer at fundraisers Don’t have the time to … Continue Reading
Bird Spikes
Bird spikes are a humane method of deterring birds from roosting on man-made structures. Please DO NOT use pastes or gels as a bird repellent or deterrent. These pastes and gels permanently stick to a bird’s feet and feathers and will eventually impair their ability to fly. The only way to remove the paste is … Continue Reading
Bunny Brochure
This article was submitted by Mary Anna Babcock Cottontail bunnies are small, fragile and fluffy, and bring out the nurturing nature of humans. Unfortunately cottontail bunnies often die of stress from the good intentions of people who do not trust nature to provide adequate protection for these young animals. The female creates a nest for … Continue Reading
Duck Management for Communities
Many beautiful planned communities, apartments, condos and single family homes are built on land near natural or man-made lakes. The serene setting of a lake with waterfowl may have initially enticed residents who didn’t thoroughly evaluate what they might encounter when living so close to wildlife. This is compounded by the quick population growth of … Continue Reading
How to renest wild fledgling baby birds
After you have completed the health and age screening steps from Steps 1 and 2, it’s time to put this fledgling baby back. A little work will help ensure success in reuniting a fledgling with its parents. If at any point you determine that the baby is not 100% healthy, or if other commitments prevent … Continue Reading
How to renest wild nestling baby birds
After you have completed the health and age screening steps from Steps 1 and 2, it’s time to put this nestling baby back. A little work will help ensure success in reuniting a nestling with its parents. If at any point you determine that the baby is not 100% healthy, or if other commitments prevent … Continue Reading
The FIRST thing to do if you have found a wild orphaned baby bird or songbird
It is critical to to determine if the baby is a good candidate for renesting, or if the baby should be taken to a wildlife rehabilitator for further care. Use the steps outlined in the table below as a guide. Step 1: Screen for Illnesses/Injuries Is it injured? Any evidence of blood in any amount, … Continue Reading
Birds In Your Vent
Due to extensive loss of habitat, some species of birds have adapted by utilizing the eaves, dryer and stove vents of homes for nesting cavities. Most homeowners are aware of this problem, but wait until nesting season to correct the situation. I can hear the babies. How much longer before they leave? What can I … Continue Reading