This northern flicker hit a window and has head trauma. Because of this, his sense of balance is off, and he keeps flipping over onto his back, where he feels quite distressed as this is not a natural position for a bird. So we built him this little body wrap to keep him in an […]
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Looking for a family
Do you know where a family of trumpeter swans are? We need to find a foster family for this little guy fast! If you have seen a family of trumpeter swans call us at 218-491-3604.
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Baby Herring Gull Needs Foster Family
This Herring Gull needs a foster gull family
We are looking for herring gulls (the big local gulls) nesting on a local (Duluth, MN), accessible roof. Do you know of any? Call us!
Remember our little gull? He went to WRC to be with another gull chick, but it turns out that they are different species, so that won’t work.
In the meantime, all our calling around to seabird rehabbers on the coasts finally bore fruit–one confirmed that we CAN foster out gull chicks (we didn’t want to try this without confirming with someone who does a lot of gull rehab, or we could end up with a dead chick).
So, we’re looking for a foster herring gull family for this little guy. Can you help? Call us at 218-491-3604. Please “share”, and thanks!
From the MN DNR: Motorists beware: Minnesota turtles now crossing roads
From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources: Motorists beware: Minnesota turtles now crossing roads June 2, 2016 Originally published at the MN DNR website. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Transportation remind motorists to be careful of turtles crossing roads over the next several weeks as they move to familiar nesting locations. […]
Continue readingUrgent Request: The Miracle Nipple
When we feed squirrels and other small mammals we use something called The Miracle Nipple. They are specifically designed for small mouths and fit our syringes perfectly. The only problem: teeth. While these nipples are very durable, eventually little teeth will wear through, creating holes and making the nipple less effective. This is shaping up to be […]
Continue readingBaby Great Horned Owl
We are going to attempt to re-unite “Hooty” with his parents later today. He’s doing well, but really needs his mom and dad so he can learn from the best how to be an owl. Here’s a video of him eating a chunk of meat (we mostly feed bits of whole rodent–skin, bone, and […]
Continue readingLoon Release
This loon was found grounded on the side of Becks Road. She likely crash-landed due either to wind, or because she thought that the wet asphalt was a river. Loons and grebes have legs placed far back on their bodies, which is great for diving and swimming underwater to chase fish, but hopeless for […]
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Don’t Fear the Bat
By Peggy Farr, originally run in the Duluth Budgeteer Ask people about bats and reactions vary. Some love them, some hate them and many are scared of them. However, most know very little about them, though many have strong prejudices and fears. Wildwoods recently received 16 bats made homeless as a result of prejudice, so […]
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