Wildlife Rehabilitation Stories Archives - Page 3 of 17

American woodcock held in towel so only the head shows

American Woodcock Suffers Head Injury

American woodcock with head injuries likely to due collision with a plane gets help from Bird Center of Michigan.

recovered red-bellied woodpecker clinging to wires on side of cage

Diamond The Red-Bellied Woodpecker

A red-bellied woodpecker, with help from staff at the Wildlife Center of North Georgia, regains health after a severe collision with a window.

peregrine falcon with bandaged neck and wing standing on towel

Peregrine Falcon Grounded At Airport

A peregrine falcon, with help from staff at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, recovers from injuries likely suffered by colliding with a plane.

injured gray fox lying on blanket in enclosure

The Story Of Rosé The Gray Fox

A gray fox that got netting caught around her neck when young is injured as it tightened when she grew and then got caught on a fence, but she is helped by All Things Wild Rehabilitation and another rescuer.

Eastern Gray Squirrel Fights Back Day By Day To Recover

An Eastern gray squirrel recovers from trauma and other health issues with help from wildlife rehabilitator Deanna Epps.

Virginia opossum near bowl in indoor enclosure

Virginia Opossum Struggles Through Emaciation

A wounded, emaciated, and dehydrated Virginia opossum gets help to recover from staff at the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh.

Red-Tailed Hawk With Fractured Wing

A red-tailed hawk with a fractured wing is brought to Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh to get the care needed to recover and be free.

Young Beaver Battles Injuries And Nutrition Issues

A young beaver with head injuries and nutritional issues gets help from Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh to get on the road to good health.

Big Brown Bat Suffers When Hibernation Disturbed

A big brown bat is on the road to recovery after getting help from the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh.

hooded merganser sitting on towel on table

Juvenile Hooded Merganser Struggles To Move

A young hooded merganser with a broken femur struggles to move but makes strides toward good health with help from Carolina Waterfowl Rescue.

Mallard Duckling Struck By Car

A mallard duckling with numerous injuries from being hit by a car fights to recover with help from Carolina Waterfowl Rescue.

pair of mourning dove chicks nestled in a bowl on a warming pad

Hatchling Mourning Doves Without Parents

A pair of hatchling mourning doves are separated from their parents during a storm and get help from Wild Nest Bird Rehab Inc. to thrive and grow.

belted kingfisher bird held in hands of a seated person

Belted Kingfisher Hits Window

A belted kingfisher with numerous injuries after hitting a window gets help to recover from Wild Nest Bird Rehab Inc.

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.