28th

Progressive predator control policies. Read about Oregon's new wolf management rules, HERE.

Net cost. Watch the amazing video of a deer being freed from netting, HERE.

Skunk inadvertently trapped! Check out the video of it being freed, HERE.

21st

Famous San Jose beaver rescued! Check out the story with amazing video, HERE.

Young barn owl re-nested. Read Deanna's account of the adventure, HERE.

Birds found dead at solar projects. Read all about it, HERE.

14th

Baby gulls fall through air vents. Read the full story with video, HERE.

Squirrel caught in the act! Check out how it was freed from a bird feeder, HERE.

Bobcats sickened by household rat poison. Read all about it, HERE.

7th

Turkeys run afoul on the Fourth of July! Read all about it, HERE.

Hedgehogs rescued. Check out the story from the U.K., HERE.

30th

Ducklings in a storm drain. Watch the heartwarming video, HERE.

A marmot in San Francisco? Read all about it, HERE.

Baby skunk caught in a rat trap. Check out the rescue, HERE.

23rd

More Friday Rounds. Find out what animal Deanna rescued this week, HERE.

Dogs protect penguin colony! Read all about it, HERE.

Acorn woodpecker update! Check out the pictures, HERE.

Hot off the press! A book about one of the rarest dogs on Earth, HERE.

Mother of five, evicted! See how the family was kept together, HERE.

16th

Baby quail rescued from storm drain! Read all about it, HERE.

Acorn woodpecker re-nested! Check out the heartwarming story, HERE.

Carmel River Steelhead. Find out how you can help rescue imperiled fish, HERE.

Canada goose family freed. Read the whole story, with video, HERE.

9th

Barn owl family evicted. Find out how they were safely relocated, HERE.

Success at last! Read all about it, HERE.

Pigeon in peril. Read our responder's firsthand account of its rescue, HERE.

A marmot in Gilroy? Find out how it got there and where it is now, HERE.

2nd

Orphaned baby skunks. Don't miss the great story, with video, HERE.

SB 132 (mountain lions) passes Senate Floor! Read more on the proposed legislation, HERE.

Raccoon family removed from home! Check out how the family is kept together, HERE.

26th

Net return. An adult raccoon is freed from a golf hitting net, HERE.

Mountain lion rescues. Read about WES' first response and where the cub is now, HERE.

Then there was four. Read all about the wild-fostering of a screech owl, HERE.

19th

Barn owl chick renested. Check out the whole story, HERE.

Local wildlife heroes! Read about the brave and courageous, HERE.

Cougar rescued and released! Check it out, HERE.

12th

Western screech owl reunion. Read all about it and watch the cool video, HERE.

Bunkers for bats? Check out one of the latest attempts to help save bat populations, HERE.

5th

Baby Mammal First Aid. Learn what you can do if you find an orphaned baby, HERE.

Added hardship for marbled murrelet recovery. Read how you can make a difference, HERE.

First Response. Read how a rescue mission turned into a family affair, HERE.

28th

It's the busy season! Check out the week in rescues, HERE.

Baby long-tailed weasel rescued just in time. Read all about it, HERE.

Elephants, sun, and mud. This video is a real treat, sure to make you smile, check it out, HERE.

On our radar. Find out about two birds that need rescuing and how you can help, HERE.

21st

Barn owl family reunion. Check out the great story and video, HERE.

To rescue or not. A First Responder's thoughts from the field, HERE.

New herd of endangered bighorn. Great video showing work by CA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, HERE.

Cliff swallows trapped in CalTrans netting. Find out how you can help, HERE.

Wild Brew. Support WES a cup at a time, HERE.

14th

Skunk removed from a Conibear. GRAPHIC. Check out the story and video, HERE.

Three lucky owlets. Read how they were reunited with their parents, HERE.

Panther freed. Check out the story and video of a successful cougar rehabilitation, HERE.

7th

Hooked gull catch and release. Check out the amazing rescue, HERE.

Silenced forests. Don't miss this in-depth look at how rodenticides used in illegal marijuana grows are killing wildlife, HERE.

Wild Brew now available. Purchase a pound of yummy dark roast and support WES a cup at a time, HERE.

31st

Perseverance pays off. Check out Deanna's triumphant rescue, HERE.

Puma 22 sighting. Read about the mountain lion living in Griffith Park, and more, HERE.

UPDATE: The mother Opossum vs. Dogs was released, thanks to the expert care by NAR's, Monique.

24th

Hawk rescued from utility pole. Read the full story and check out the great video, HERE.

Of Birds and Bees. Read ABC's report on the impact of neonicotinoids, HERE.

Opossum vs. Dogs. Check out the story and video, HERE.

17th

Mother opossum found in plastic bag. Check out the story and video, HERE.

Peregrine falcon - one of many birds shot at airport. Read the full story, HERE.

Hundreds of California sea lion pups turn up sick and dying. Read all about it, HERE.

Don't forget - the vernal equinox is Wednesday - the original Earth Day, started by the late John McConnell in 1970.

10th

Gull wrapped with curling ribbon. Read all about it, HERE.

Electrocuted bobcat. Check out the whole story, HERE.

California condors caught in the debate over guns. Check it out, HERE.

3rd

New guidelines for response to mountain lion encounters. Check it out, HERE.

Another grounded hawk. Find out more, HERE.

At age 62, world's oldest bird hatches egg. Read about Wisdom and her new chick, HERE.

Greater protection for great white. Find out all about it, HERE.

24th

Friday Rounds. Catch up on Deanna's latest adventures, HERE.

Snake rescue. Check it out, HERE.

Walking for elephants. Read more about a man's journey to save them, HERE.

Rodenticide panels and blood tests for hawks. Please, sponsor one, HERE.

17th

Wildlife Intrusions. Read what to do about unwanted 'guests', HERE.

Great horned owl update. Check it out, HERE, and scroll to the bottom.

Poisoned hawks in the Bay Area. Find out how you can help, HERE.

Lights Out Columbus. Check out the results from the 2012 bird monitoring program, HERE.

10th

Grounded hawks. Read about the recent rescues, HERE.

Great horned owl rescued from barrel. Check it out, HERE.

Deep trouble for three skunks. Don't miss the great video, HERE.

From across the 'pond'. WRAS rescues a badger from a disused pool, HERE.

Oldie but goodie. A heron uses bread to lure a big fish. Check it out, HERE.

3rd

Friday Rounds. Read Deanna's account of her two rescues, HERE.

Mystery spill threatens thousands. Read all about it, HERE.

One of the greatest human-related threats to wildlife in the US. Find out what it is, HERE.

Cooper's un-cooped. Check out the full story, HERE.

Disoriented coyote. Read all about her, HERE.

27th

Cougar Committee. Find out about efforts to rehabilitate mountain lions in California, HERE.

Skunk Season. Read all about it, HERE.

Gearing Up. Check out how you can help us plan for the coming busy seaso, HERE.

Don't forget to LIKE us on Facebook, HERE.

20th

San Jose turkey relocated by Department of Fish and Wildlife. Check it out, HERE.

Friday Rounds. Read about Deanna's latest rescue - an American coot, HERE.

Small owl, big story. Read all about it, HERE.

WES is on Facebook! Please LIKE us, HERE.

Test your knowledge. What's the most dangerous wild animal you might encounter? Find the answer, HERE. Learn more by attending one of our wildlife rescue classes, HERE.

13th

Introducing Wildlife Emergency Services. Check it out, HERE.

Turkeys running afoul in San Jose. Read the full story with video, HERE.

Across the pond. Check out what 2012 was like for WRAS, HERE.

Not to be missed! A short video of a spoon-billed sandpiper nest, HERE.

Would you like to learn how to help injured wildlife? Download our 2013 training schedule, HERE.

6th

Two updates: According to caregivers at the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley, the great horned owl that was snagged on barbed wire is doing amazingly well, and the red-shouldered hawk that got snagged in the fork of a tree limb in August is still in recovery but looking better, and was recently moved to an outdoor flight aviary. Many thanks to WCSV for providing expert care for wildlife in need!!!

Grease bins and what risk they pose to wildlife. Read how four birds were saved, HERE.

Cameroon deploys its army to save elephants. Check out the full story, HERE.

Would you like to learn what to do if you find a wild animal in distress?
If so, check out our schedule of new classes being offered, HERE.

30th

The History of Wildlife Rehabilitation Part II. Click HERE.

The word that describes the impression of an organism. Find out what it is, HERE.

Otter-Free Zone - a thing of the past! Check it out, HERE.

New virus discovered in raccoons. Read the full story, HERE.

23rd

Owl rescued from barbed wire. Read the full story, HERE.

A red-tailed hawk survives collision with glass. Check it out, HERE.

The Gift. Find out what we're working towards for mountain lions, HERE.

16th

Championing for cougars. Read what's being done to help mountain lions, HERE.

Another raccoon gets snagged. Check out the dramatic rescue video, HERE.

New wildlife rescue training classes for 2013. Check out the schedule, HERE.

9th

Two mountain lion cubs shot. Read the full story and learn what you can do, HERE.

Reprieve for a skunk. Check out its story, HERE.

Loon rescued. Read about it, HERE.


New wildlife rescue training classes for 2013. Check out the schedule, HERE.

2nd

A brown pelican found in the mountains. Read the full story, HERE.

6-year old honored for her good deeds. Find out who, HERE.

Update on the peregrine falcon's condition. Click HERE.


Going over and beyond for a skunk. Check out our colleague's story, HERE.

25th

American Peregrine Rescued. Read the full story, HERE.

Why should wildlife rehabilitators reunite healthy wild babies? Find out, HERE.

18th

Entombed! Read how a trapped mouse was rescued from certain death, HERE.

Another day at the beach. Responder aids two more pelicans in distress. Read her account, HERE.

Fairy-wren's learn song before hatching. Check out the fascinating findings, HERE.

11th

Wildlife Rehabilitator Receives Royal Recognition! Check it out, HERE

Swift Rescue. Read the full story and watch an amazing video, HERE.

4th

Three for Three! Lead responder Deanna is back rescuing pelicans. Read her firsthand account, HERE.

Contest! Find the most blue-banded brown pelicans and win. See details, HERE.

The Year In Rescues. Please join us in celebrating this year's rescues and heroic rescuers, HERE.

5 PM Saturday December 15 at Elkhorn Yacht Club in Moss Landing.

5 PM Saturday December 1 at Hellyer County Park in San Jose.

Thanks-Gibbon. Check out the details, and listen to gibbons singing, HERE.

28th

How it all began. Read about the History of Wildlife Rehabilitation Part I, HERE

Two Bucks. Watch the dramatic rescue video of two entangled bucks, HERE.

Opossum hides out in a variety store. Check out her rescue, HERE.

Baby elephant rescue. Don't miss this touching video, HERE.

Halloween Decorations! They can be dangerous to wildlife. Check out how, HERE.

21st

Long Lived the King. Sea duck survives 16 years after rehabilitation. Read the amazing story, HERE.

FREEDOM! Three young coyotes introduced to the wild after foster care. Check it out, HERE.

14th

Stuck buck. Wardens help rescuers untangle an adult deer. Read the whole story, HERE.

Guests for the holidays? A reminder to check your home, now, for unwanted 'guests', HERE.

7th

Natural hazards. Read about two unusual cases, HERE.

What's in a name? Read about changes coming for the Department of Fish and Game, HERE.

Bay Area Bobcat Study. Check out the informative video, HERE.

When you have a moment. Watch the inspiring video Among The Animals, by Trish Carney, HERE.

30th

Raccoon in deep trouble. Don't miss this incredible story, HERE.

Blue Bands. International Bird Rescue is close to ringing its 1000th brown pelican. Find out how you can help track these amazing birds, HERE.

Found on road dead? Help collect data on the impact of roads and traffic on wildlife. Report what you see to the California Roadkill Observation System, HERE.

23rd

Pelican Madness. Read all about it, HERE.

Where are they now? Check out the updates on some of the animal's we've rescued, HERE.

16th

Turkey shot with arrow was rescued and released the same day! Read all about it, HERE.

The trouble with trebles. Read our responder's firsthand account, HERE.

Noise pollution causing ! Read more on this, HERE. Download the original study, HERE. Another article about how birds cope with noise, HERE.

9th

Opossum in a trash bin, left for dead. Don't miss the incredible video, HERE.

Dynamic Trio rescues injured hawk. Read the full story with video, HERE.

Reduce window strikes with cranes! Try hanging a string of colorful origami cranes in your window to deter birds. A percentage of each sale goes to WildRescue thanks to eBay seller world_of_origami.

2nd

Turkey in trouble. Read the full story, HERE.

Marmot release! Check out the video, HERE.

Pelican at the wharf. Read the firsthand account of its rescue, HERE.


A huge THANK YOU! to everyone who collected sheets and towels for us, and for those who shopped from our Wish List. We are very, very grateful for any and all assistance!

26th

Mourning Dove vs. Pressure Washer. Read the full story, HERE.

Cooper's hawk freed from parking structure. Check out the rescue, HERE.

A marmot in San Jose? Find out how it was rescued and where it is being released, HERE.

19th

Hawk snagged in tree. Check out the amazing video of its rescue, HERE.

Family saves entangled gull. Read about their heroic deed, HERE.

Our volunteer responders inspiring by example. Read about their adventures in the field, HERE.

12th

Skunk caught in batting cage net. Check out the video of its rescue, HERE.

Young raccoon caught in tree. Read the full story, HERE.

Leg-caught raccoon returned home. The youngster with its leg caught in the fence (read full story here) was returned home this week. Here's the brief video of his release. Many thanks to Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley for caring for treating him! Please consider supporting their wildlife rehabilitation program.

5th

Wet and emaciated pelican at Moss Landing. Check out the pictures and video of its capture, HERE. 

Young raccoon caught by its leg. Read the full story and watch video of its rescue, HERE.

How you can prevent entrapments and window strikes. Check it out, HERE.

29th

Another fishing line entangled goose! Read Deanna's firsthand account, HERE.

Orphaned raccoon cubs. Read their story, HERE.

WildRescue receives new vehicle. Check it out, HERE.


REMINDER: Keep cats indoors and watch over small dogs. This is the time of year when predation by coyotes increases. It is a natural cycle. The pups of the year are maturing, requiring more food. They begin exploring their territory and start hunting on their own. It is up to YOU to keep your pets safe! Read more about coyotes HERE. Please contact Humane Pest Control for group/neighborhood consultations on living among coyotes.

22nd

The secret lives of free-roaming cats - EXPOSED! Check out the amazing images, HERE.

Latest on the pelican crisis in California. Read the full story and how you can help, HERE.

Rat poison to blame for deaths of rare fishers. Read more, HERE.

15th

Young California brown pelicans found starving. Read the full story, HERE.

A rattlesnake recovered from a Carmel Valley residence. Check it out, HERE.

The Dalmatian Pelican. Check out a news piece on the endangered bird and find a link to some incredible photographs, HERE.

Blue Drinks Monterey Bay. Socialize with like-minded people involved or interetsed in protecting the ocean, wildlife, and the environment. Check out Blue Drinks Monterey Bay Area Facebook page, HERE.

Thinking about having a garage sale? Consider donating to WildRescue. Email a detailed description (and photo) of an item you're willing to part with so we can add it to our online ebay listings, HERE.

If you're already selling items on ebay, consider donating a percentage to us - HERE'S how it works.

8th

Bobcat kitten found injured on Mount Madonna. Read the full story, HERE.

Duckling rescues. Check out the video of ducklings being rescued from a storm drain in Watsonville, HERE, and another rescue of ducklings from a detention pond at SFO, HERE.

An introduced predator, killing off birds, mammals, and reptiles at an alarming rate. Read what you can do to help protect wildlife in your area, HERE. 

1st

Question: How much does the average adult coyote weigh?

Coyote pup, struck by a car. Read the full story and watch the video of its rescue, HERE.


Found bullfrog. Watch video of its capture and read why they don't belong in California, HERE.

Africa: Wildlife reserve attacked by poachers. On June 24th, 13 endangered okapi were killed and 6 people murdered in a brutal attack by poachers. Read more, HERE. 

Save the tri-colored blackbird. More, HERE.

24th

It's Summer, and we're busier than ever. Check out some of the calls we receive this time of year, HERE.

A barn owl family disappears. Read more, HERE. 

Rescue of a hanging cormorant. Check it out, HERE.

17th

Mallard hen and day-old ducklings get a second chance. Check out the story, HERE.

Another gopher snake freed from deer netting. Read the story and watch the cool video, HERE. 

Is that oil or algae on that bird? See if you can tell the difference, HERE.

A newly fledged brown pelican was found grounded in a mall parking lot. Read more, HERE. 

10th

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.