style="font-family: 'lucida sans unicode', 'lucida grande', sans-serif;">Second red-tailed hawk chick re-nested! Check out the story and video, HERE.
Collaborative efforts to re-nest two red-shouldered hawks. Read the full story, HERE.
One of last year's Wildlife Hero Purple Cape Award strikes again. Read how he did it, HERE.
Sunday, June 10, 2012
10th
Young striped skunk rescued from tennis court! Check out the story, HERE.
HELP WANTED
Wildlife Call Taker: We are looking for one or two people to help answer emergency calls regarding wildlife. Minimum four-hour shifts. Training provided. No wildlife experience necessary, but must be skilled in handling people! Volunteer position with possibility of future employment. Please submit this APPLICATION to rescue@wildrescue.org for consideration.
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Sunday, May 27, 2012
27th
WildRescue featured on NBC's Bay Area Proud. Check it out, HERE.
High winds send 3 baby hawks to the ground. Read the full story, HERE.
Barn owls know no borders. Recently, an Israeli male barn owl paired up with a Jordanian female, producing 7 chicks. It was exciting news to the initiators of the joint Israeli-Jordanian barn owl project. Check out the video, HERE.
High winds send 3 baby hawks to the ground. Read the full story, HERE.
Barn owls know no borders. Recently, an Israeli male barn owl paired up with a Jordanian female, producing 7 chicks. It was exciting news to the initiators of the joint Israeli-Jordanian barn owl project. Check out the video, HERE.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
20th
Ducklings in a storm drain. See yesterday's heroic rescue, HERE.
A female mule deer and her two newborns. Read how they were freed from a resident's backyard, HERE.
Naoto Matsumura. Your donations have been sent! Read more, HERE.
Raccoon stowaways. Another successful raccoon reunion by Humane Pest Control, HERE.
A female mule deer and her two newborns. Read how they were freed from a resident's backyard, HERE.
Naoto Matsumura. Your donations have been sent! Read more, HERE.
Raccoon stowaways. Another successful raccoon reunion by Humane Pest Control, HERE.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Sunday, May 6, 2012
6th
Little orphan saw-whet. This week a young saw-whet owl was found near Loma Mar. Read about the efforts to reunite it with its family, HERE.
Mother raccoon evicted from a home and reunited with her babies. Read the story and watch the video, HERE.
Ranchers shift from traps to dogs to protect livestock. Read more, HERE.
Mother raccoon evicted from a home and reunited with her babies. Read the story and watch the video, HERE.
Ranchers shift from traps to dogs to protect livestock. Read more, HERE.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
29th
On the banks of the Los Angeles River, a severely injured great blue heron waits for help. Read the whole story, HERE.
A bobcat caught in electric poultry fencing. Read the full story, HERE.
Rocky. A story of inspiration. Check it out, HERE.
Earth Day! Check out our Worldwide Fishing Line Cleanup Album, HERE, for images of the debris collected!
BABY GREAT HORNED OWL UPDATE: On April 24th, one of the adults was spotted on the nest with the owlets. If you missed the original story, clickHERE.
A bobcat caught in electric poultry fencing. Read the full story, HERE.
Rocky. A story of inspiration. Check it out, HERE.
Earth Day! Check out our Worldwide Fishing Line Cleanup Album, HERE, for images of the debris collected!
BABY GREAT HORNED OWL UPDATE: On April 24th, one of the adults was spotted on the nest with the owlets. If you missed the original story, clickHERE.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
22nd
Deep Trouble. This morning, two years ago, the Deepwater Horizon sank in the Gulf of Mexico. Please, don't miss this disturbing article about its continuing impact, HERE.
Baby great horned owls, reunited with parents. Check out the whole story with video, HERE.
Rescue team uses 'Drive By' method to capture wary goose at Apple Inc. Watch the video, HERE.
Help protect wild chimps. Purchase tickets to see the new movie, Chimpanzee, before April 24th and Disneynature will make a donation to the Jane Goodall Institute. For details, click HERE.
Today, WildRescue friends and volunteers will be participating in our annual Worldwide Fishing Line Cleanup. Check out the map, HERE, to see where we will be.
Baby great horned owls, reunited with parents. Check out the whole story with video, HERE.
Rescue team uses 'Drive By' method to capture wary goose at Apple Inc. Watch the video, HERE.
Help protect wild chimps. Purchase tickets to see the new movie, Chimpanzee, before April 24th and Disneynature will make a donation to the Jane Goodall Institute. For details, click HERE.
Today, WildRescue friends and volunteers will be participating in our annual Worldwide Fishing Line Cleanup. Check out the map, HERE, to see where we will be.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
15th
Sad news. The young red-shouldered hawk found shot in San Martin has died. Please read about the heroic efforts to save him, HERE.
Rodenticide takes it toll. Please read our story, HERE.
Earth Day is a week away! Please join us for our second annual Worldwide Fishing Line Cleanup. Find details HERE.
Rodenticide takes it toll. Please read our story, HERE.
Earth Day is a week away! Please join us for our second annual Worldwide Fishing Line Cleanup. Find details HERE.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
8th
Second hawk shot: Another red-shouldered hawk was found shot in San Martin, CA, very near where the first hawk was recovered on March 12th. Click HERE to read the full story.
Six bear cubs successfully rehabilitated: The California Department of Fish and Game returned 6 black bears to the wild - read their story, HERE.
A crow dangled by her wing for hours: Find out how she was rescued, HERE.
Mother opossum pulled from wheel well, HERE.
Earth Day is two weeks away! Please join us for our second annual Worldwide Fishing Line Cleanup. Find details HERE.
Six bear cubs successfully rehabilitated: The California Department of Fish and Game returned 6 black bears to the wild - read their story, HERE.
A crow dangled by her wing for hours: Find out how she was rescued, HERE.
Mother opossum pulled from wheel well, HERE.
Earth Day is two weeks away! Please join us for our second annual Worldwide Fishing Line Cleanup. Find details HERE.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
1st
Hooked Gull in Berkeley: Read why you shouldn't just unhook a bird and release it, HERE!
Tale of a Whale: Peter Wallerstein of Marine Animal Rescue (Los Angeles) recounts the recent rescue of a young grey whale that was entangled in fishing gear. Click HERE to read the full story.
Tale of a Whale: Peter Wallerstein of Marine Animal Rescue (Los Angeles) recounts the recent rescue of a young grey whale that was entangled in fishing gear. Click HERE to read the full story.
Open Vertical Pipes: Death Traps for Wildlife: Please click HERE to read about open vertical pipes and click HERE to American Bird Conservancy for more on the mining claim markers in Nevada. HERE is a hi-res image showing the hundreds of dead birds recovered from these markers.
Please join us for our second annual Worldwide Fishing Line Cleanup for Earth Day - you name the time and location!
Sunday, March 25, 2012
25th
Put the baby back! Each 'baby season', wildlife rehabilitation centers become overrun with young animals that people find and pick up. Many are healthy and just need to be taken home. ReadHERE about an elite group of experts who are promoting the practice of reuniting and wild-fostering.
Reward being offered! On Tuesday, WildRescue posted 25 flyers in a neighborhood of San Martin where a red-shouldered hawk was found shot. Click HERE for the short story and HERE, for an update of the hawk's condition.
Reward being offered! On Tuesday, WildRescue posted 25 flyers in a neighborhood of San Martin where a red-shouldered hawk was found shot. Click HERE for the short story and HERE, for an update of the hawk's condition.
Big Red's nest: Live web cam of Big Red, a red-tailed hawk, in her nest above Cornell University's athletic fields. Check it out HERE.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
18th
A shot to the heart. Well, just about. A young red-shouldered hawk is recuperating after being found with a gunshot wound. Read the story of its rescue, HERE.
NEW! Directors of WildRescue, Duane and Rebecca, officially launch Humane Pest Control and Consulting. Check out the web site, HERE. LIKE them on Facebook, HERE, and receive a 10% discount!
NEW! Directors of WildRescue, Duane and Rebecca, officially launch Humane Pest Control and Consulting. Check out the web site, HERE. LIKE them on Facebook, HERE, and receive a 10% discount!
Sunday, April 22 is Earth Day. Join WildRescue and friends for Worldwide Fishing Line Cleanup. Pick a spot, anywhere in the world, and pledge to go there sometime on april 22nd to clean up discarded fishing line and other debris. Last year we had participants from the UK and Australia!!!
Email earthday@wildrescue.org to make pledge your location, now. Check out the map, HERE and Like this event on Facebook, HERE!
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Sunday, March 4, 2012
4th
Micro-Peli lives! The smallest of the baby pelicans rescued during the Gulf Oil Spill was spotted again, back at the island where he was released. Read more, HERE.
Killing coyotes by the thousands - so easy with taxpayer money: Please, read this informative piece, Coyotes Under Fire, HERE.
Welcome, new First Responders! Through our latest run of trainings we have recruited a number of new helping hands. To date, WildRescue's has 56 volunteer responders, with 19 of them current on their 24-Hour HAZWOPER certification. Click HERE, for more.
FINAL BAY AREA WILDLIFE SAR TRAINING FOR 2012
Killing coyotes by the thousands - so easy with taxpayer money: Please, read this informative piece, Coyotes Under Fire, HERE.
Welcome, new First Responders! Through our latest run of trainings we have recruited a number of new helping hands. To date, WildRescue's has 56 volunteer responders, with 19 of them current on their 24-Hour HAZWOPER certification. Click HERE, for more.
FINAL BAY AREA WILDLIFE SAR TRAINING FOR 2012
Sunday, March 11th at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens
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.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
29th
'Bridled' grebe: This week, rescuers responded to an injured grebe at Berkeley’s Aquatic Park. It was entangled in some sort of man-made debris - possibly a rubber band. Read the whole story, HERE.
On Thursday: WildRescue’s founder and director, Rebecca Dmytryk, presented two talks at the Effects of Oil on Wildlife conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Read more, HERE.
Further reading: We recently posted two stories about an extraordinary man's efforts to help animals in his land. They are very, very moving. Please read more about Naoto Matsumura, HERE.
Bird-Safe Buildings: We'd also like to share an article, HERE, written by one of our lead responders in the East Bay, Lisa Owens-Viani.
Further reading: We recently posted two stories about an extraordinary man's efforts to help animals in his land. They are very, very moving. Please read more about Naoto Matsumura, HERE.
Bird-Safe Buildings: We'd also like to share an article, HERE, written by one of our lead responders in the East Bay, Lisa Owens-Viani.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
22nd
Bobcat Rescue: Last weekend, WildRescue responders jumped into action to help an injured bobcat. Check out the story of its recovery and watch the video of it being returned to the wild, HERE.
Wildlife SAR training: The first of this year's classes went really well. Check out the story and watch RoboDuck in action, HERE.
Clear and Present Danger: When you have time, you might find this piece interesting. It's about window strikes - birds crashing into windows, and what you can do to reduce these casualties at your home or office. Check it out, HERE.
Clear and Present Danger: When you have time, you might find this piece interesting. It's about window strikes - birds crashing into windows, and what you can do to reduce these casualties at your home or office. Check it out, HERE.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
15th
Mew gull update: On Wednesday, Duane and Rebecca traveled to San Francisco to see if they could capture the injured mew gull snagged with a fishing lure. Click HERE to read the full story.
Book release: Rebecca Dmytryk's book, Wildlife Search and Rescue a Guide for First Responders, was officially released in the U.S. on January 5th - the book is available at a reduced rate through the author, HERE.
Changes and additions: Click HERE to view the most current schedule of our Wildlife Search & Rescue Trainings. To register for a class, click HERE. More on the trainings we offer, click HERE.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
8th
Western screech owl: This week, colleagues from Injured and Orphaned Wildlife and International Bird Rescue worked together swiftly to save the life of a screech owl that had been accidentally sprayed by insulating foam. To read more about it, click HERE.
Mew gull: Just yesterday, our responders were on alert to rescue a mew gull, found snagged with a fishing lure. Click HERE to read the story and view the incredible photograph, courtesy of Richard Drechsler.
Red-Tailed Hawk Update: The hawk that was shot with a nail and rescued last November was observed again in the San Francisco Botanical Gardens, doing quite well. Read a first-hand account from one of our responders, HERE.
Training: For anyone interested in learning what to do when they find a wild animal in distress, our Wildlife Search and Rescue training class is next weekend, January 14th and 15th. Click HERE for more dates. To register, click HERE.
This concludes your Wild Byte for January 8th, 2012.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
1st
A hawk in the house: This week, one of our lead rescuers, Sammarye, responded to a call about a hawk that was trapped inside a house. Read the full story, HERE.
Art Contest: We're looking for just the right label for our organic, sustainably produced coffee, check out the details, HERE.
Wild Bytes: We've received a great many compliments from readers - how they look forward to their Sunday morning Wild Bytes. We're so glad! To keep receiving your Wild Bytes, please be sure to maintain your subscription - we ask that you give just $12. a year (or more). For those who have not yet made a contribution to WildRescue in the last 6 months, please consider doing so now, HERE. Thank you!!!!!
A New Year's goose chase: Responders will be out looking for a troubled goose in Cupertino today. It reportedly has a bad leg that has worsened over the last few weeks. Wish them luck locating the ailing bird.
Art Contest: We're looking for just the right label for our organic, sustainably produced coffee, check out the details, HERE.
Wild Bytes: We've received a great many compliments from readers - how they look forward to their Sunday morning Wild Bytes. We're so glad! To keep receiving your Wild Bytes, please be sure to maintain your subscription - we ask that you give just $12. a year (or more). For those who have not yet made a contribution to WildRescue in the last 6 months, please consider doing so now, HERE. Thank you!!!!!
A New Year's goose chase: Responders will be out looking for a troubled goose in Cupertino today. It reportedly has a bad leg that has worsened over the last few weeks. Wish them luck locating the ailing bird.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
25th
Christmas Goose: WildRescue's directors, Rebecca and Duane, will be attempting another rescue of a Canada goose at Elkhorn Slough this morning. Read more about the bird and watch for an update, HERE.
Also this week: A team of responders were successful in capturing another weak and 'disheveled' goose at Shoreline Park in Mountain View. Read their firsthand account, HERE.
Book announcement: Rebecca Dmytryk's book, Wildlife Search and Rescue, a Guide for First Responders, was published this week in the United Kingdom. Read more about it,HERE.
Also this week: A team of responders were successful in capturing another weak and 'disheveled' goose at Shoreline Park in Mountain View. Read their firsthand account, HERE.
Book announcement: Rebecca Dmytryk's book, Wildlife Search and Rescue, a Guide for First Responders, was published this week in the United Kingdom. Read more about it,HERE.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
18th
Just yesterday, we responded to an injured bobcat found on the side of the road in Santa Cruz. Thanks to the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter and our responder, Sammarye, the animal is now at Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley, receiving treatment. Read the whole story, HERE.
Also this week, we had a report about a deer with an odd condition. Check out the picture on our blog, HERE.
Today, Sunday, WildRescue is sending capture experts into the field in Santa Clara County to search for reportedly injured Canada geese. Read more, HERE.
Also this week, we had a report about a deer with an odd condition. Check out the picture on our blog, HERE.
Today, Sunday, WildRescue is sending capture experts into the field in Santa Clara County to search for reportedly injured Canada geese. Read more, HERE.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
11th
Who would have thought that open-ended vertical pipes would pose a danger to wildlife, especially birds. Read more about this at Audubon California, HERE, and on MSNBC, HERE.
Along these same lines, we'd like to thank BART officials for taking action to reduce bird casualties at their North Berkeley station. Read the whole story on our blog, HERE.
GREAT NEWS! The juvenile red-tailed hawk that had been shot with a nail - she was spotted again, yesterday, at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens. She looks to be in excellent health and is proving to be a great hunter of squirrels.
Still looking for a gift for that person who has everything? What about a barn owl nest-box? A gift that keeps on giving, year after year! Check out our barn owl page, HERE.
Along these same lines, we'd like to thank BART officials for taking action to reduce bird casualties at their North Berkeley station. Read the whole story on our blog, HERE.
GREAT NEWS! The juvenile red-tailed hawk that had been shot with a nail - she was spotted again, yesterday, at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens. She looks to be in excellent health and is proving to be a great hunter of squirrels.
Still looking for a gift for that person who has everything? What about a barn owl nest-box? A gift that keeps on giving, year after year! Check out our barn owl page, HERE.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
27th
Gift Idea - Looking for a great holiday gift? Something unusual and eco-friendly - something that will last for years, and years - something for that person who has everything? How about one of our barn owl nest-boxes?
Barn owls nest in rural and urban areas. Visit our barn owl page, HERE, to find out more about attracting barn owls and ordering options.
Barn owls nest in rural and urban areas. Visit our barn owl page, HERE, to find out more about attracting barn owls and ordering options.
December 3rd - Only six more days until our gala event at the Argonaut Hotel at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, where we hope to raise funds for a Bay Area Wildlife Medic. Read a recent article about our efforts, HERE.
If you have yet to buy your ticket to our fundraiser, please do so, HERE. To make a separate donation towards the cause, click HERE.
Recruiting Volunteers - As we head into the 'slower season', we are starting to gear up for next year. We are looking for new volunteers - people who would like to be on-call from their home or office to help rescue and transport injured wildlife. If you'd like to be part of our response team, please consider sending in an application.
This concludes your Wild Byte for November 27th, 2011.
If you have yet to buy your ticket to our fundraiser, please do so, HERE. To make a separate donation towards the cause, click HERE.
Recruiting Volunteers - As we head into the 'slower season', we are starting to gear up for next year. We are looking for new volunteers - people who would like to be on-call from their home or office to help rescue and transport injured wildlife. If you'd like to be part of our response team, please consider sending in an application.
This concludes your Wild Byte for November 27th, 2011.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
20th
Greetings!
Check out the rescue of a Cooper's hawk that was stuck inside the Wall Street Journal printing warehouse in Mountain View, CA, HERE.
In case you missed the remarkable documentary, 'My Life as a Turkey', click HERE for a link to the full episode.
The above image of an oil painting by Judy Romanenkov is just a sample of the wonderful works of art that will be up for bid at our silent auction, December 3rd. Seats to our fundraiser are going fast - buy your tickets now by clicking HERE.
If you can't make this event, please consider making a contribution to help us achieve our goal of supplying the Bay Area with a wildlife medic and ambulance.
Interested in training? Check out our new TRAINING and CONSULTING page with a schedule of upcoming classes, HERE.
Check out the rescue of a Cooper's hawk that was stuck inside the Wall Street Journal printing warehouse in Mountain View, CA, HERE.
In case you missed the remarkable documentary, 'My Life as a Turkey', click HERE for a link to the full episode.
The above image of an oil painting by Judy Romanenkov is just a sample of the wonderful works of art that will be up for bid at our silent auction, December 3rd. Seats to our fundraiser are going fast - buy your tickets now by clicking HERE.
If you can't make this event, please consider making a contribution to help us achieve our goal of supplying the Bay Area with a wildlife medic and ambulance.
Interested in training? Check out our new TRAINING and CONSULTING page with a schedule of upcoming classes, HERE.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
13th
Read the story of the young red-shouldered hawk rescued from a fire station in Half Moon Bay, HERE.
Check out what a panel of wildlife rehabilitation experts is doing to improve the lives of wild babies, HERE.
Don't forget to buy your ticket to our upcoming fundraiser on December 3rd. If you cannot attend, please consider a donation toward the cause. Click HERE to reserve your seat, or make a contribution towards the Bay Area Wildlife Ambulance, HERE.
Check out what a panel of wildlife rehabilitation experts is doing to improve the lives of wild babies, HERE.
Don't forget to buy your ticket to our upcoming fundraiser on December 3rd. If you cannot attend, please consider a donation toward the cause. Click HERE to reserve your seat, or make a contribution towards the Bay Area Wildlife Ambulance, HERE.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
6th
Fantastic news - the red-tailed hawk that had been shot with a nail was released on Wednesday. Check out the story and see video of her release, HERE.
Now is the time to reserve your seat at our December 3rd fundraiser - help us raise the start-up funds we need to bring the Bay Area its very own Wildlife Paramedic and Ambulance Service.
Our event starts at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 3rd at the Argonaut Hotel. We'll begin with our presentation - The Year In Rescues - a captivating look at the many wildlife emergencies we've responded to, followed by an awards ceremony, honoring remarkable acts of compassion, bravery, and heroism on behalf of wildlife.
After the awards ceremony, guests will be treated to a fine reception serving wild hibiscus champagne cocktails, home brews for the sampling, and a harvests spread of delicious Autumn appetizers and soups - plus, a silent auction of original nature-themed works of art, gift certificates, jewelry, and much more.
Don't wait - seating is limited - purchase your tickets online, HERE.
View and download an invitation, HERE.
On a solemn note - our dear friend and ape conservationist, Alan Mootnick, passed away on Friday afternoon. He leaves behind his family and friends and 44 gibbons. Please read more, HERE.
Now is the time to reserve your seat at our December 3rd fundraiser - help us raise the start-up funds we need to bring the Bay Area its very own Wildlife Paramedic and Ambulance Service.
Our event starts at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 3rd at the Argonaut Hotel. We'll begin with our presentation - The Year In Rescues - a captivating look at the many wildlife emergencies we've responded to, followed by an awards ceremony, honoring remarkable acts of compassion, bravery, and heroism on behalf of wildlife.
After the awards ceremony, guests will be treated to a fine reception serving wild hibiscus champagne cocktails, home brews for the sampling, and a harvests spread of delicious Autumn appetizers and soups - plus, a silent auction of original nature-themed works of art, gift certificates, jewelry, and much more.
Don't wait - seating is limited - purchase your tickets online, HERE.
View and download an invitation, HERE.
On a solemn note - our dear friend and ape conservationist, Alan Mootnick, passed away on Friday afternoon. He leaves behind his family and friends and 44 gibbons. Please read more, HERE.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
30th
The young red-tailed hawk that had been shot with a framing nail is readying for release. She is expected to be returned to the wild on Wednesday, November 2nd, at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens. Check out our updated blog post HERE.
We've had a change in venue for our December 3rd fundraiser for our Bay Area Wildlife Medic and Animal Ambulance. Please check out the details HERE and be sure to purchase your tickets as soon as possible.
We had two incidents this week where hawks had become trapped in buildings. It's actually quite common, and can be deadly. Read more on these two rescues, HERE.
Decorating your yard for Halloween? Warning - the 'spider web' material can be a hazard to birds! Just a few days ago, in the East Bay (of San Francisco), a songbird was discovered, caught in such webbing. It was successfully untangled from the fine strands of filament, and freed.
We've had a change in venue for our December 3rd fundraiser for our Bay Area Wildlife Medic and Animal Ambulance. Please check out the details HERE and be sure to purchase your tickets as soon as possible.
We had two incidents this week where hawks had become trapped in buildings. It's actually quite common, and can be deadly. Read more on these two rescues, HERE.
Decorating your yard for Halloween? Warning - the 'spider web' material can be a hazard to birds! Just a few days ago, in the East Bay (of San Francisco), a songbird was discovered, caught in such webbing. It was successfully untangled from the fine strands of filament, and freed.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
23rd
This week our efforts were focused on a young red-tailed hawk in San Francisco, found with a nail through its head. We successfully captured the bird yesterday! Read the full story, HERE.
The Canada goose with both legs tangled in fishing line - the one Deanna rescued - was treated for its wounds by Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley and was returned to its mate on Friday. Read the full story HERE, and see the release HERE.
Get into the spirit of Halloween this week by counting roadkill. Do the bodies good! Seriously! Check out the California Roadkill Observation System, HERE. Here's the LINK to report your observations.
The Canada goose with both legs tangled in fishing line - the one Deanna rescued - was treated for its wounds by Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley and was returned to its mate on Friday. Read the full story HERE, and see the release HERE.
Get into the spirit of Halloween this week by counting roadkill. Do the bodies good! Seriously! Check out the California Roadkill Observation System, HERE. Here's the LINK to report your observations.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
9th
Perhaps you have already heard - on Wednesday, a Liberian-flagged cargo ship named The Rena struck a reef off of New Zealand's coast. In addition to its load of 2000 containers, it was carrying nearly half a million gallons of heavy fuel. Read our coverage and find related links, HERE.
Just a reminder to get your barn owl nest-boxes built and installed before the end of the year to have the best chance of having owlets next spring. Order plans or let us help you install one on your property - CLICK HERE for details. (we will be available to install starting in November)
This concludes your Wild Byte for October 9th, 2011.
Just a reminder to get your barn owl nest-boxes built and installed before the end of the year to have the best chance of having owlets next spring. Order plans or let us help you install one on your property - CLICK HERE for details. (we will be available to install starting in November)
This concludes your Wild Byte for October 9th, 2011.
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Saturday, October 1, 2011
1st
Just yesterday we responded to a call about two cormorants hanging upside down from an old abandoned pier in Moss Landing. We discovered the cause of their demise - something quite surprising. Read the whole story, HERE.
Also this week, we had numerous calls about wild animal 'invasions'. Read about WHY sightings are on the rise and what you can do to protect your property and pets, HERE.
Our Gala Fundraiser, set for December 3rd, is coming together nicely - we have had a tremendous response from artists who will be donating original works of nature/wildlife-themed art. We have also heard back from a few home brewers who will be making special brews for sampling - should be great fun! If you'd like to participate, just email Rebecca.
All proceeds from the event will go towards helping us bring a wildlife medic and animal ambulance service to the Bay Area in 2012. Thank you to those who have already contributed!!!
Also this week, we had numerous calls about wild animal 'invasions'. Read about WHY sightings are on the rise and what you can do to protect your property and pets, HERE.
Our Gala Fundraiser, set for December 3rd, is coming together nicely - we have had a tremendous response from artists who will be donating original works of nature/wildlife-themed art. We have also heard back from a few home brewers who will be making special brews for sampling - should be great fun! If you'd like to participate, just email Rebecca.
All proceeds from the event will go towards helping us bring a wildlife medic and animal ambulance service to the Bay Area in 2012. Thank you to those who have already contributed!!!
Sunday, September 25, 2011
25th
Update: The Canada goose in Richmond, rescued a few weeks ago, was released Thursday after being brought back to health by WildCare. Many thanks to everyone who helped in its recovery!
A special thanks to our volunteer rescuer Winnie, also with WildCare, who responded to the same location and retrieved a goose in even worse condition.
It is through such caring and dedicated volunteers, we're able to help animals that might otherwise go unattended. Sadly, though, we're not always successful in providing this public service. Our program relies on the availability of our volunteers, which, in these tough economic times, is waning.
Animals in distress and the people who find them should not have to wait days for help to arrive. For example, this week in Rio Vista, CA - over an hour from San Francisco - a Canada goose with fractured legs floated in a golf course pond for three days before it was retrieved - there was no one with the time and skills to recover it any sooner.
This is not acceptable.
To remedy this, we're working on a plan to bring a wildlife medic and animal ambulance service to the Bay Area in March 2012.
Imagine a dedicated wildlife ambulance to serve San Francisco and surrounding communities. Our goal is to raise $35,000.00 which will cover the cost of a used, fuel-efficient vehicle, equipment and supplies, insurance, and salary. Be part of the answer - own a piece of this dream by contributing NOW.
Funds raised at our gala event on December 3rd at the Fort Mason Conference Center (San Francisco) will go towards achieving this. We hope you'll make plans to attend. Click HERE for details.
A special thanks to our volunteer rescuer Winnie, also with WildCare, who responded to the same location and retrieved a goose in even worse condition.
It is through such caring and dedicated volunteers, we're able to help animals that might otherwise go unattended. Sadly, though, we're not always successful in providing this public service. Our program relies on the availability of our volunteers, which, in these tough economic times, is waning.
Animals in distress and the people who find them should not have to wait days for help to arrive. For example, this week in Rio Vista, CA - over an hour from San Francisco - a Canada goose with fractured legs floated in a golf course pond for three days before it was retrieved - there was no one with the time and skills to recover it any sooner.
This is not acceptable.
To remedy this, we're working on a plan to bring a wildlife medic and animal ambulance service to the Bay Area in March 2012.
Imagine a dedicated wildlife ambulance to serve San Francisco and surrounding communities. Our goal is to raise $35,000.00 which will cover the cost of a used, fuel-efficient vehicle, equipment and supplies, insurance, and salary. Be part of the answer - own a piece of this dream by contributing NOW.
Funds raised at our gala event on December 3rd at the Fort Mason Conference Center (San Francisco) will go towards achieving this. We hope you'll make plans to attend. Click HERE for details.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
18th
Update on the darted duck: According to his caretakers at Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley he is doing very well and has been moved to an outdoor enclosure. We'll let you know when he is released. Read the full story HERE if you missed it.
Did you hear about the coyotes in Glendale, CA? It was all over the news - how a pack of coyotes had taken up residency in a burned out home. Here's one of the articles. We conducted our own investigation into the matter, speaking with the City of Glendale and other agencies involved. Read our coverage and see video of the young coyote pups, HERE.
We'd like to share news from our friends and colleagues in Asheville, NC and their efforts to help save hundreds of orphaned gray squirrels rescued after Hurricane Irene pommeled the East Coast. Check out the great news coverage HERE - very heartwarming! Everything they do is paid for out of their own pockets. If you'd like to send them a donation, click HERE, and we'll see that it gets to them.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
11th
We have a wonderful story for you - the reunion of a white-tailed kite with its family. This took place near Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA. Check out the story and pictures HERE.
Also - good news - the darted duck is doing better and should be off antibiotics and in an outdoor enclosure soon.
Also - good news - the darted duck is doing better and should be off antibiotics and in an outdoor enclosure soon.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
4th
For over a week we'd been trying to pull together a rescue crew to help an injured Canada goose in Richmond. With Summer vacations and people's work schedules, it was tough. Finally, one of our dedicated volunteer responders took her Birthday Morning to aid the ailing bird. She did a fantastic job! You can read about it on our blog, HERE.
Ongoing: Since Wednesday of last week, WildRescue has been heading up rescue efforts to help ducks in Santa Clara that were shot with illegal blowgun darts. Read the whole story HERE. See the latest news coverage, HERE.
Ongoing: Since Wednesday of last week, WildRescue has been heading up rescue efforts to help ducks in Santa Clara that were shot with illegal blowgun darts. Read the whole story HERE. See the latest news coverage, HERE.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
28th
Our latest Crafting For Wildlife event was a tremendous success, producing 6 barn owl nest boxes! See images and read more about upcoming Crafting events HERE.
Check out this video of our colleagues, The Marine Mammal Center in action, HERE.
Calling all artists! We are looking for donations of wildlife/nature-themed original works for our silent auction fundraiser, December 3rd, in San Francisco. Please contact Rebeccato find out more!
When you have time, you might enjoy this video of a short presentation by Dyan deNapoli, a penguin expert, on the value of wildlife rehabilitation. It's really good - check it out HERE.
Check out this video of our colleagues, The Marine Mammal Center in action, HERE.
Calling all artists! We are looking for donations of wildlife/nature-themed original works for our silent auction fundraiser, December 3rd, in San Francisco. Please contact Rebeccato find out more!
When you have time, you might enjoy this video of a short presentation by Dyan deNapoli, a penguin expert, on the value of wildlife rehabilitation. It's really good - check it out HERE.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
21st
Just yesterday evening we rescued a skunk from a storm drain catch basin. Read the story and see the exciting video HERE.
Also this week - fantastic news! Do you remember the story we reported back in May - about the stomping of the house finches? (CLICK TO READ) We've received an update - read more HERE.
NEW! We've added WindowAlert to our line of merchandise - these decals help stop window strikes - a leading cause of death in wild birds. Check them out HERE.
Another inadvertently trapped skunk was released from a 'humane' trap last week in Carmel Valley, CA. Read the brief story HERE.
This concludes your Wild Byte for Sunday, August 21st, 2011.
Also this week - fantastic news! Do you remember the story we reported back in May - about the stomping of the house finches? (CLICK TO READ) We've received an update - read more HERE.
NEW! We've added WindowAlert to our line of merchandise - these decals help stop window strikes - a leading cause of death in wild birds. Check them out HERE.
Another inadvertently trapped skunk was released from a 'humane' trap last week in Carmel Valley, CA. Read the brief story HERE.
This concludes your Wild Byte for Sunday, August 21st, 2011.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
14th
This week, a mother opossum was rescued from.............. vines. Read the complete story of her entanglement, HERE.
Also this week, the number of brown pelicans found hooked with fishing tackle in the Monterey Bay area has risen drastically. Read all about it HERE. For exclusive video of our capture team in action, click HERE.
Don't forget - next weekend WildRescue's San Francisco Bay Area Team will be hosting Crafting For Wildlife at 5lowershop in San Francisco. They will be guiding volunteers in construction of barn owl nest-boxes for placement in and around the Bay Area. For more information contact Max.
This concludes your Wild Byte for Sunday August 14th, 2011.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
7th
IN THE NEWS: Our recent offer to help Los Angeles City Animal Services was mentioned in an article this week. Read more about our proposal and what it could mean for wildlife in the Los Angeles area, HERE.
Duane Titus, Co-Director of WildRescue, is still working along the Yellowstone River in Montana, as part of International Bird Rescue's response to last month's Exxon pipeline rupture. Of the 59 animals he's helped rescue, 47 of them have been Woodhouse's toads. Yes, toads. How do you wash an oiled toad, you ask? See Bird Rescue's blog, HERE, to find out!
Also, check it out - we've updated our Calendar (CLICK HERE) with a number of upcoming events and classes, including a big year-end gala fundraiser in San Francisco on December 3rd, at the Fort Mason Center. Save the date!
From time to time, wildlife rehabilitation hospitals need safe places to release animals back to the wild. If you live in a rural area and own acreage, perhaps you would like to offer your property as a release site. To add your name to our list of potential locations, email us, HERE.
This concludes your Wild Byte for Sunday, August 7th, 2011.
Duane Titus, Co-Director of WildRescue, is still working along the Yellowstone River in Montana, as part of International Bird Rescue's response to last month's Exxon pipeline rupture. Of the 59 animals he's helped rescue, 47 of them have been Woodhouse's toads. Yes, toads. How do you wash an oiled toad, you ask? See Bird Rescue's blog, HERE, to find out!
Also, check it out - we've updated our Calendar (CLICK HERE) with a number of upcoming events and classes, including a big year-end gala fundraiser in San Francisco on December 3rd, at the Fort Mason Center. Save the date!
From time to time, wildlife rehabilitation hospitals need safe places to release animals back to the wild. If you live in a rural area and own acreage, perhaps you would like to offer your property as a release site. To add your name to our list of potential locations, email us, HERE.
This concludes your Wild Byte for Sunday, August 7th, 2011.
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