Ever seen a Killdeer chick? These fuzzy babies are often accidentally rescued—they’re precocial, meaning they hatch ready to run, but still rely on nearby parents until they can fly.
Not sure if a wild baby needs help? Call WildCare at 415-456-SAVE! 🐥 #WildlifeRescue #BirdNerd
No animal should endure this suffering. Thank you to @WildCare.bsky.social for saving this little rat!
Thank you! We are working to ban glue traps!!!
The bright red spot on a gull’s beak? It’s not ketchup—it’s a built-in bullseye for hungry chicks! 🎯 Baby gulls instinctively peck the spot to trigger a meal from their parent.
Want to see to believe? Visit Alcatraz Island from Feb–Sept to spy thousands of gulls and chicks! 👀
🦉 Ever heard of a Northern Saw-whet Owl?
These elusive, pint-sized predators weigh just about 100 grams fully grown—about as hefty as a lemon. With big round faces and wide golden eyes, Saw-whets might look deceptively darling, but don’t be fooled—they’re fierce hunters!
Check this out: WildCare's Alison Hermance takes you behind the scenes with KTVU Fox 2 discussing how and why this has been a banner year for skunks, raccoons, raptors, and more!
After our exciting Groundbreaking Ceremony on May 3, demolition at WildCare’s longtime site began! The beloved 1889 building will be moved to make way for our new Wildlife Hospital.
We're currently fully operational at our transition site—learn more: discoverwildcare.org/transition
Let’s hear it for the Dusky-footed Woodrat! 🐀💚
These native rodents build massive stick nests that can last up to 60 years and house generations.
They’re matriarchal, immune to oak toxins, and even help other wildlife - tiny engineers with a big impact!
This orphaned chipmunk arrived at WildCare chilled and dehydrated, but began improving quickly with warmth, fluids, and expert care. In this video, you’re witnessing a small milestone: his first taste of specialized formula, offered by one of our skilled Medical Staff.
Have you ever heard of a brood parasite? Instead of building her own nest, the female Brown-headed Cowbird will lurk nearby while other bird parents are hard at work, and when the time is right, will lay her own egg in the other birds’ nest and hit the road!
📷 Lucy Stevenot
Do you remember the story of this mother opossum’s “extremely low speed chase” on the shoulder of the SF Bay Bridge?
Read her story at discoverwildcare.org/opossum-rescued-from-the-bay-bridge.
After 24 days in care, watch her take her first steps back into the wild in the release video!
These two Great Horned Owlets were found on the ground at the foot of a large eucalyptus tree. Residents at the address carefully rescued the pair and called Marin Humane to transport them safely to WildCare for next steps.
Read the full story at discoverwildcare.org/owlet-reunit...
The best thing to do with eggs found outdoors is to leave them exactly where they are, no matter the situation! 🥚🪺
Just remember: if you care, leave it there! Questions? Call WildCare’s Living With Wildlife Hotline at 415-456-7283 and we will be happy to help!
This baby squirrel and his sister were found on the ground after a big storm and two siblings didn't survive. These babies' arrival means Wildlife Baby Season is HERE!
Go to discoverwildcare.org/respect-the-nest to meet this young squirrel in video and learn how YOU can Respect the Nest!
"Can’t I just move this raccoon family?" 🦝 ❌
Every day, WildCare’s Hotline hears from well-meaning people looking for humane DIY solutions to wildlife conflicts—often asking about trapping & relocating wildlife. The problem?
Relocation is almost always a death sentence! Watch to find out why.
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