Wildlife Rehabilitation Stories

Rock Monitor Found Collapsed

A collapsed rock monitor is rescued from the roadside and then nursed back to health by staff at the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

Common Murre Suffers Silently

A common murre overcomes anemia, emaciation, dehydration, and other health issues with aid from the staff at International Bird Rescue.

red-necked grebe covered in oil standing in carrier

Red-Necked Grebe Suffers From Oil

A red-necked grebe with many health issues caused by numerous oil contaminants is rehabilitated at International Bird Rescue.

western grebe paddling in pool with other birds

Western Grebe Burned By OIl

A western grebe covered in oil also suffered burns and other health issues from it, but International Bird Rescue was able to rehabilitate her for release back to the wild.

American white pelican standing in outdoor enclosure with wings spread

American White Pelican Wounded And Weakened

An American white pelican gets help at International Bird Rescue to recover from wounds and health issues likely caused by fishing gear.

Common Loon Grounded By Oil

A common loon contaminated by natural oil seep suffers several health issues that International Bird Rescue staff are able to help the bird overcome.

Northern Flicker Hit By Car

A Northern flicker suffers critical internal injuries after collision with a car, but staff at the Bird Center of Michigan save him.

young green heron standing on a towel indoors

Orphaned Green Heron

A dehydrated, underweight young green heron is stabilized at the Bird Center of Michigan before transfer to a facility that specializes in herons.

several chimney swift chicks in a basket

Chimney Swift Chicks Lose Nest

When several chimney swift chicks lose their nest, the Bird Center of Michigan steps in to take care of them.

Canada goose sitting upright in an outdoor pen

Canada Goose Is Sole Survivor

When a flock a Canada geese are struck by a car, the sole survivor is taken to Bird Center Of Michigan to recover and be released to the wild.

Barn Owl Owlet Blown From Nest

A barn owl owlet that was blown out of the nest was brought to Sandy’s Haven to be safe while it matured and was ready to be released.

Red-Tailed Hawk’s Bad Barbecue Food

A weak, thin, red-tailed hawk that couldn’t stand or hold up its head was brought to Sandy’s Haven where exam found the crop was overfull with pulled pork and sauce.

male mallard duck with bandaged leg stand beside carrier on the floor

Mallard Male Injured

A male mallard duck with a leg injury gets help from staff at Sandy’s Haven to recover and be released.

three western kingbird nestlings in carrier

Western Kingbirds Lose Nest

Very young western kingbirds lost their nest to tree removal, so they were brought to Sandy’s Haven for care until they were self-feeding and ready to fly.

Starving Osprey Can’t Keep Food Down Until…

A young osprey was unable to keep food down and brought to Tri County Wildlife Care for starvation and then a veterinarian tried feeding EmerAid, which the osprey was able to eat.

Brown Pelican Found In Bad Shape

A brown pelican with numerous health issues is brought to Florida Keys Wild Bird Center where she got the care she needed to recover and be released.

double-crested cormorant standing on perch in cage

Double-Crested Cormorant Fights Starvation

A double-crested cormorant is found emaciated with eyes a little sunken, but the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center was able to rehabilitate him for release.

Cory’s Shearwater Endures Trauma

A Cory’s shearwater found after a storm is emaciated, but the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center starts him on the road to recovery with good care.

osprey held in towel by staff at Florida Keys Wild Bird Center

Osprey Found Unresponsive

An osprey that was found mostly unresponsive on a dock is helped to overcome numerous health issues by the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center.

great-horned owl with eye injury sitting on perch in enclosure

Great-Horned Owl Recovers From Trauma

A great-horned owl with head trauma and eye injuries gets help from Rocky Mountain Raptor Program to recover and be released.

red-tailed hawk flying off over land with water in background

Red-Tailed Hawk Suffers Triple Trouble

A young red-tailed hawk overcomes emaciation, a fracture, and avian pox with help from Rocky Mountain Raptor Program and is eventually released.

red-tailed hawk snuggled into a towel in enclosure

Red-Tailed Hawk Vs. West Nile Virus

A young red-tailed hawk suffering multiple signs of illness is found to have West Nile Virus, but care at Rocky Mountain Raptor Rescue helps it recover and be released.

red-tailed hawk flying off over grassy field

Red-Tailed Hawk Overcomes Mystery Illness

A red-tailed hawk’s odd behavior alerts regular watchers that something is wrong, so it’s taken to Rocky Mountain Raptor Program to recover.

two sandhill crane chicks standing in enclosure

Sandhill Crane Chick Stops Breathing

A very young sandhill crane chick was rescued and brought to Wildlife In Need Center. Shortly after arrival, he stopped breathing and was resuscitated, rehabbed, and eventually released.

great-horned owl stands on perch in enclosure

Great-Horned Owl Found On Gold Course

A great-horned owl found in critical condition on a golf course was suspected of having eaten a poisoned rodent, but he recovered with help from Wildlife In Need Center.

Southern flying squirrel sitting on towel in enclosure

Southern Flying Squirrel Prevails Over Poison

After a Southern flying squirrel was poisoned, she was brought to Wildlife In Need Center in critical condition, but with care overcame the ordeal and was later released.

Common Snapping Turtle Hit By Vehicle

A common snapping turtle recovers from shell fractures and skull fractures, possibly from a vehicle collision, with the help of the Wildlife In Need Center.

two red knot birds standing on a towel in enclosure

Red Knot Birds Are Weak And Struggle To Stand

Several red knot birds recuperate from a mysterious hind leg weakness, possibly caused by algal bloom or bacteria, with the help of people at Save Our Seabirds.

man holding great blue heron with towel on sandy ground

Great Blue Heron Injured By Fishing Gear

A great blue heron that suffered injuries from fishing line and a fishhook gets the help it needs to recover from Save Our Seabirds.

Canada goose with bandaged leg standing on towel

Canada Goose Versus Fishing Line

Canada goose that developed bone infection due to fishing line injury gets rehab at Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh and returns to the wild.