Wildlife Rehabilitation Stories Archives - Page 9 of 17

red-tailed hawk standing on perch in enclosure

Red-Tailed Hawk Needs Help During Heat Wave And Fire Season

During the height of summer heat and with smoke from wildfires abounding, a young red-tailed hawk was grounded by dehydration and emaciation, but Kent Wildlife Rehabilitation helps him recover.

Surf Scoter Stranded On Beach

Although uninjured, an adult surf scoter gets stranded on land and ends up dehydrated, hypothermic and very thin until he gets help from the Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA.

American Avocet Survives Paresis And Ataxia From Toxin

An American avocet with a poor prognosis due to possible toxin exposure makes an amazing recovery after care from the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife.

great blue heron standing on perch in enclosure

Great Blue Heron Trapped In Netting

When a great blue heron got trapped and injured in netting at a backyard pond, the Wildlife Rescue Association of British Columbia rescued and rehabbed it for release.

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A Golden Eagle Is Rehabbed And Tracked

A rare golden eagle suffering from emaciation and dehydration gets help from Sarvey Wildlife Care Center to recover, be released, and be tracked with a transmitter.

Emaciated Red-Tailed Hawk Gets Help

A red-tailed hawk at risk for refeeding syndrome gets careful supportive care from Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center to help him rebound and get back to eating solid food.

Rabbit Bounces Back After Broken Jaw And Head Injury

A rabbit hit by a car is unable to eat due to a broken jaw and head injuries, so Red Creek Wildlife Center provides her a liquid diet and other care to recover.

white ibis standing on towel covered table being weighed

White Ibis Suffers From Possible Toxin Exposure

A white ibis suffers numerous ailments due to possible toxin exposure, but treatment by Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife manages to rehab him in just nine days.

front view of Texas gopher tortoise with bandaged shell

The Little Tortoise That Could

A Texas gopher tortoise, a threatened species, sustains serious injuries when mauled by a dog. All Things Wild Rehabilitation steps in with assistance from Reptile Conservation International to rehab the tortoise.

gray fox wrapped in towel being syringe-fed

Gray Fox With Badly Broken Leg

The outlook was grim for a young gray fox that got his leg caught in a fence and broke it, until he was rescued and rehabbed at All Things Wild.

Injuries, Poor Condition, And Mites Drag Down A Northern Gannet

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife takes on the challenge of rehabilitating an injured and ill Northern gannet, which is a pelagic species.

distant image of a Swainson's hawk standing on grass

The Story Of A Swainson’s Hawk Recovery

A possible car strike downs a Swainson’s hawk and Kent Wildlife Rehabilitation provides care to help him recover and be released.

opossum curled up on side with bandage on neck

Opossum Must Overcome Injuries And Poor Body Condition

An opossum hit by a car suffers a broken jaw and requires tube feeding for weeks plus other assistance, but care by Nay Nays Wildlife Rehabilitation Center helps him recover.

black skimmer standing sideways in metal enclosure

Fishing Line Captures A Black Skimmer

When a black skimmer gets tangled and downed by fishing line, injury and illness followed. The Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA steps in to stabilize the skimmer.

Car Strikes A 20-Year-Old Red-Tailed Hawk

A red-tailed hawk survives a car strike and when staff at Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge begin care, they are amazed to learn from a band on the bird that it is 20 years old.

It’s Raining Grebes!

A damaging storm grounds many migrating birds, especially grebes that mistake wet parking lots as safe places to land, so the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah assists them in recovery.

Growing Finches Get A Boost

Napa Wildlife Rescue of California assists numerous house finches each year, and one product that helps in its mission is EmerAid IC Carnivore.

ring-billed gull lying down on towel looking at camera

A Limping Ring-Billed Gull Gets Help

A ring-billed gull suffering numerous ailments is taken to Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center to get the care needed for recovery and release.

swallow-tail kite flapping wings on perch in enclosure

Swallow-Tailed Kite Needs Help After Eagle Attack

A swallow-tailed kite is unusually quiet after being attacked by eagles, but a few days of care at CROW helps her recover for release.

Raccoon Needs Round-The-Clock Care

Raccoon that was nearly dead receives round-the-clock care for weeks from Nay Nays Wildlife Rehabilitation Center to finally recover.

eastern screech owl standing on branch on floor of enclosure

Eastern Screech Owl Suffers Head Trauma From Car Accident

A collision with a car leaves an Eastern screech owl with severe head trauma and needing care from All Species Kinship to begin recovery.

herring gull standing on pad in cage by food bowl

Herring Gull Found Frozen To The Road

Frozen to the road, a herring gull is rescued and brought to Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge for supportive care that helps him regain strength and waterproofing.

possum wrapped in towel being fed from a syringe

Possum With Facial Trauma Struggles To Eat

A possum that was likely hit by a car suffers injuries to the face that make eating difficult, but Napa Wildlife Rescue helps her recover.

two juvenile red-tailed hawks stand on carpeted perch in outdoor enclosure

Young Red-Tailed Hawks Fail To Thrive

Two juvenile red-tailed hawks fail to thrive, possibly due to harsh environmental conditions, and the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah steps in to help them get strong.

A Young American Crow Needs Nutrition

A young crow in distress is rescued and found to be dehydrated, lethargic, and thin, so Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center offers supportive care that helps it recover for release.

Two Canada Geese Get Lead Poisoning After Being Shot

Canada geese shot with lead couldn’t fly or walk and had stopped eating before being helped by All Species Kinship, which got them eating again.

Northern mockingbird showing excellent gape, open mouth, technique

Northern Mockingbird Needs Help To Gape

A Northern mockingbird that was caught by a cat, suffering from mites, and more problems finds the road to recovery at the Napa Wildlife Rescue.

groundhog with water dripping from chin at water bowl

Groundhog Wakes Early And Has Trouble

Groundhog is unwell and emerges too early from hibernation, but the Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge is able to help him recover and be released.

Pigeon Suddenly Falls Ill And Loses Weight

When a non-releasable pigeon at Wild Friends suddenly shows signs of illness and dropping weight, special nutrition helps and fungal treatment finally gets him back to himself.

A Common Loon Requires Help During Migration

A stranded common loon gets help from the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah to recover strength and get back on her migration journey.