Our Worldwide Fishing Line Cleanup Day (for Earth Day) was quite a success, especially since it was only 3 weeks in the making. Next year we'll start planning well in advance. Please be sure to check out the gallery and map at Picasa to see what was picked up and from where. More pics are being added as they come in.
It's been a very busy couple of weeks and the season is just getting underway. What is clearly evident is there are not enough helping hands to see to all the sick, injured, and orphaned wild animals that are reported... read the full story on our blog, HERE.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
17th
In three days, on Wednesday night, April 20th - the anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon explosion in the Gulf of Mexico, a very special film will air on HBO, Saving Pelican 895.
This award winning documentary by filmmaker Irene Taylor Brodsky, chronicles the journey of one young pelican - from when he was first rescued, covered in oil, through his rehabilitation, to his subsequent return to the wild. You'll get a first-hand look at the intense process of caring for oiled wildlife and how many people are involved - and you just might recognize one or two of them! Read more and get sneak peek on our blog.
Our Earth Day event, Worldwide Fishing Line Cleanup, is shaping up nicely! We've received pledges from people in the United Kingdom and Australia!!! Should be fun. If you have not picked a spot to canvas, please do, It can be anywhere and any time on the 23rd. Just emailearthday@wildrescue.org. Here's a great news article about the event.
Lastly, we received an email this week from our friend, the Turkey Whisperer. He wanted to share a recent photo of Pinky with us. Handsome! If you don't know the story of Pinky, it's pretty incredible. Please check out the story on our blog.
Okay, that's a wrap.
This award winning documentary by filmmaker Irene Taylor Brodsky, chronicles the journey of one young pelican - from when he was first rescued, covered in oil, through his rehabilitation, to his subsequent return to the wild. You'll get a first-hand look at the intense process of caring for oiled wildlife and how many people are involved - and you just might recognize one or two of them! Read more and get sneak peek on our blog.
Our Earth Day event, Worldwide Fishing Line Cleanup, is shaping up nicely! We've received pledges from people in the United Kingdom and Australia!!! Should be fun. If you have not picked a spot to canvas, please do, It can be anywhere and any time on the 23rd. Just emailearthday@wildrescue.org. Here's a great news article about the event.
Lastly, we received an email this week from our friend, the Turkey Whisperer. He wanted to share a recent photo of Pinky with us. Handsome! If you don't know the story of Pinky, it's pretty incredible. Please check out the story on our blog.
Okay, that's a wrap.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
13th
Spring is upon us... and with the warming days come wild babies. This is just a reminder of what to look out for and what you should do:
- A baby bird on the ground that is feathered - alert - wants to get away from you - can hop and perch - both wings look the same:
1) Should NOT be removed unless parents are confirmed dead.
2) Should NOT be placed back in nest - it will only risk falling again - it wants to be and needs to be out of the nest!
3) Can be placed on LOW branches within a few yards from where it was first observed.
4) Give the baby time and space to grow up - turn off automatic sprinklers, put off yard cleanup, keep cats and dogs away from the area for a few days at least.
Baby birds that appear lethargic, 'sad looking', sunken eyes, cold to the touch, fluffed up - require immediate attention!
1) With clean dry hands a baby bird can be placed into clean box or plastic tub lined with a non-frayed towel (not terry cloth). Container should not be too large - the sides should not be more than a few inches from the bird's body, if possible. The towel can be shaped into a cup to help support the bird, like a nest.
2) Supply a heat source. Here are some ways to warm the baby:
a) Heating pad on Low or Medium set UNDER or AROUND only a PORTION of the container - must get the ambient heat surrounding the bird to about 80 - 85 degrees. MUST MONITOR FOR OVERHEATING!
b) Vessel of hot/warm water WRAPPED in a DISH TOWEL. Must NOT come into direct contact with bird but set to the side of the towel 'cup' or underneath 'cup'. Warmth will last about 20 - 30 minutes. As the water cools it must be removed as it will also cool down the baby.
c) Dry rice (or other dry grains/legumes) - microwaved (NO WATER) for about 1 minute - tossed and turned and microwaved for another minute or so until it is quite warm to the touch - almost hot. Place in cotton sock or pillowcase, tied close. Place near or under towel 'cup'.
2) Call for help - 1-866-WILD-911 or local (Bay Area, Monterey, Los Angeles) page 831-429-2323.
- A baby bird on the ground that is feathered - alert - wants to get away from you - can hop and perch - both wings look the same:
1) Should NOT be removed unless parents are confirmed dead.
2) Should NOT be placed back in nest - it will only risk falling again - it wants to be and needs to be out of the nest!
3) Can be placed on LOW branches within a few yards from where it was first observed.
4) Give the baby time and space to grow up - turn off automatic sprinklers, put off yard cleanup, keep cats and dogs away from the area for a few days at least.
Baby birds that appear lethargic, 'sad looking', sunken eyes, cold to the touch, fluffed up - require immediate attention!
1) With clean dry hands a baby bird can be placed into clean box or plastic tub lined with a non-frayed towel (not terry cloth). Container should not be too large - the sides should not be more than a few inches from the bird's body, if possible. The towel can be shaped into a cup to help support the bird, like a nest.
2) Supply a heat source. Here are some ways to warm the baby:
a) Heating pad on Low or Medium set UNDER or AROUND only a PORTION of the container - must get the ambient heat surrounding the bird to about 80 - 85 degrees. MUST MONITOR FOR OVERHEATING!
b) Vessel of hot/warm water WRAPPED in a DISH TOWEL. Must NOT come into direct contact with bird but set to the side of the towel 'cup' or underneath 'cup'. Warmth will last about 20 - 30 minutes. As the water cools it must be removed as it will also cool down the baby.
c) Dry rice (or other dry grains/legumes) - microwaved (NO WATER) for about 1 minute - tossed and turned and microwaved for another minute or so until it is quite warm to the touch - almost hot. Place in cotton sock or pillowcase, tied close. Place near or under towel 'cup'.
2) Call for help - 1-866-WILD-911 or local (Bay Area, Monterey, Los Angeles) page 831-429-2323.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
10th
Today, Sunday, we will be installing two of our barn owl boxes on two residences - one in Gilroy, the other in Morgan Hill. Very cool!
Highlights from this week include an opossum found sleeping in a whicker basket, and the freeing of yet another inadvertently trapped skunk. Read about these stories and more on our BLOG.
Now for the big news:
Inspired by one of our volunteers, WildRescue is coordinating an Earth Day event for April 23rd.
Even in a big city you'll find manmade ponds or reservoirs where people fish. Where people fish, there will be loose, abandoned line. Abandoned line kills! Pictured here is a raven's foot, tangled in line. He was snagged on a branch, high up in a cypress tree.
Highlights from this week include an opossum found sleeping in a whicker basket, and the freeing of yet another inadvertently trapped skunk. Read about these stories and more on our BLOG.
Now for the big news:
Inspired by one of our volunteers, WildRescue is coordinating an Earth Day event for April 23rd.
Worldwide Fishing Line Cleanup
You, too, can take part - anytime and anywhere on the 23rd - just pick a spot.
Seriously. Just pick a location near you - the shore of any ocean, lake, river or stream. Then, let us know (email) so we can add your efforts to the Map (check it out).Even in a big city you'll find manmade ponds or reservoirs where people fish. Where people fish, there will be loose, abandoned line. Abandoned line kills! Pictured here is a raven's foot, tangled in line. He was snagged on a branch, high up in a cypress tree.
Please help make a difference, won't you?
Sunday, April 3, 2011
3rd
You know those skinny-necked Yoplait yogurt containers? Well, what happens - way too often, is that wild animals, like skunks, get their little heads stuck in them. It may sound a bit funny, but it must be terrifying for the animal and surely kills many that go unnoticed.
Thanks to the fellow in Aptos, CA, who called us on Friday about a skunk stuck in his garbage container, and many Thanks to Deanna, a member of our Wildlife Search & Rescue Team, for responding to the call and taking the time to see that it was not simply a skunk stuck in a trash can, but in a yogurt cup, as well. The poor creature had been in this predicament for over 8 hours before WildRescue was contacted.
Deanna smartly and carefully tipped the can and covered the animal with a large heavy blanket to remove the cup from its face. Once its head was free she stepped back quickly, standing very still. There was a moment of direct eye contact, a sigh of relief from both sides, i am sure, and the skunk romped off into the woods. See pics and read more onWildRescue's blog.
Just like those awful plastic six-pack thingamajigs, try to avoid purchasing such containers or slice them up before tossing them in the RECYCLING bin. Above all - see that no wild animals have access to your garbage.
Stay tuned for news on upcoming beach cleanups where you'll be invited to meet up with other WildRescue volunteers and supporters for a day at the beach, picking up trash.
Thanks to the fellow in Aptos, CA, who called us on Friday about a skunk stuck in his garbage container, and many Thanks to Deanna, a member of our Wildlife Search & Rescue Team, for responding to the call and taking the time to see that it was not simply a skunk stuck in a trash can, but in a yogurt cup, as well. The poor creature had been in this predicament for over 8 hours before WildRescue was contacted.
Deanna smartly and carefully tipped the can and covered the animal with a large heavy blanket to remove the cup from its face. Once its head was free she stepped back quickly, standing very still. There was a moment of direct eye contact, a sigh of relief from both sides, i am sure, and the skunk romped off into the woods. See pics and read more onWildRescue's blog.
Just like those awful plastic six-pack thingamajigs, try to avoid purchasing such containers or slice them up before tossing them in the RECYCLING bin. Above all - see that no wild animals have access to your garbage.
Stay tuned for news on upcoming beach cleanups where you'll be invited to meet up with other WildRescue volunteers and supporters for a day at the beach, picking up trash.
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