Sunday, February 26, 2012
26th
Imprinted owl: Rescuers responded to a call about a great horned owl that landed on someone's shoulder in Boulder Creek. Read the full story, HERE.
Injured goose at Meeker Slough: Read the full story of her rescue, HERE.
With spring around the corner: Just a reminder to postpone tree trimming and brush clearing until October, if at all possible. Wild birds have started nesting!
Oil spill training: WildRescue hosted another OSHA Certification class this week. Check it out, HERE.
Wildlife SAR: Check out pictures from the most recent training, HERE. The next one is slated for March 11th in San Francisco. Sign up, HERE.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
5th
'Tis the season of the skunk! Striped skunk mating season is here, and WildRescue has been very busy answering calls from homeowners who are experiencing problems with skunks in their yards and under their homes. Click HERE, to read more on our blog - which has some embedded video, not to be missed!
Bay Nature Institute published a very nice article about our endeavors in San Francisco. Check it out, HERE.
Update on the Western grebe with the rubber band around its neck: We believe the bird manage to break the band. A grebe with a dark spot on its neck, right where the band had been, was spotted in the area, but no other reports of it being entangled.
Reminder: Make your plans or set your recorder so you don't miss Raccoon Nation, this Wednesday, on your PBS channel.
Laysan albatross visits Los Angeles! Check out the article, HERE. If you want to volunteer for the Fish & Wildlife Service in the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, HERE is the link.
Upcoming Trainings: We are looking forward to our next Wildlife Search and Rescue Training, which is scheduled for Sunday, February 12th at the Peninsula Humane Society in Burlingame, CA. It's going to be a very full class, but there is still room if you'd like to attend. HERE is the link to register. Fee waived for law enforcement - wardens, police, and animal control officers.
Bay Nature Institute published a very nice article about our endeavors in San Francisco. Check it out, HERE.
Update on the Western grebe with the rubber band around its neck: We believe the bird manage to break the band. A grebe with a dark spot on its neck, right where the band had been, was spotted in the area, but no other reports of it being entangled.
Reminder: Make your plans or set your recorder so you don't miss Raccoon Nation, this Wednesday, on your PBS channel.
Laysan albatross visits Los Angeles! Check out the article, HERE. If you want to volunteer for the Fish & Wildlife Service in the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, HERE is the link.
Upcoming Trainings: We are looking forward to our next Wildlife Search and Rescue Training, which is scheduled for Sunday, February 12th at the Peninsula Humane Society in Burlingame, CA. It's going to be a very full class, but there is still room if you'd like to attend. HERE is the link to register. Fee waived for law enforcement - wardens, police, and animal control officers.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
19th
Coyote saga: This week, responders made two excellent attempts to trap a coyote suffering from a severe case of mange. Click HERE to read more. For our Wild Byte subscribers ONLY, we have exclusive video of the poor animal, HERE.
Wildlife SAR classes: This week, WildRescue provided two outstanding Wildlife Search and Rescue Training classes, one in Moss Landing and the other in Burlingame. Many of the attendees were animal control officers and game wardens. Read more, HERE.
Feb. 21-23 in Berkeley - OSHA 24-hr Hazardous Waste Occasional Site Worker Course: Thanks to the generous support from a local vendor, we're able to offer this 3-day certification course, usually $400.00 or more, for only $50.00. There is still time to take advantage of this incredible offer! Email rebecca@wildrescue.org for details.
Feb. 21-23 in Berkeley - OSHA 24-hr Hazardous Waste Occasional Site Worker Course: Thanks to the generous support from a local vendor, we're able to offer this 3-day certification course, usually $400.00 or more, for only $50.00. There is still time to take advantage of this incredible offer! Email rebecca@wildrescue.org for details.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
12th
This morning, our directors, Duane and Rebecca, are headed to the Peninsula Humane Society in Burlingame to teach a class - Wildlife Search and Rescue. Of the 30 students enrolled in the 8-hour training, many are animal control officers and wildlife rehabilitators.
Northern Elephant Seals: For those who have not yet visited a Northern elephant seal, this week might be a great time to visit. Check out our blog entry on Valentines and the elephant seal, HERE.
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