With our chilly weather pattern right now, the biggest threat to baby wildlife is the lack of warmth. If you come across baby wildlife that you think needs help, the most important action to take is to provide warmth. Don’t overwhelm it with too much heat and don’t set it on a concrete floor in […]
My name is Elizabeth. I assemble Patti’s words into the posts that you read about the critters and what she is doing. I am penning this note in my words because what I want to say she will not do. I understand you wish Patti the best and, just by your reading these posts, you […]
Recently, we were excited to release an owl back into the wild, not only because it was healthy and able to go but because we released it in memory of a special friend, Billy Krause. He and his wife Marjie have been good friends to me and big supporters of what we do. Thank you, […]
Stating on March 3 that our season has turned to Spring may seem a bold move, but Mother Nature is in charge. The critters respond to her lead, and their actions tell me she has told them it’s Spring. The birds and mammals are nesting. Get ready to see babies in every species. Look around […]
Crows are intelligent creatures and no friend to an owl. They like to congregate on carrion and often will want a share of an owl’s kill. Crows will attack an owl to get part of the kill. Just as they do on a carcass, crows go first for the owl’s eyes. Since crows go to […]
After distilling about 8000 pages of notes from all the calls and critters I received in 2023 into a forty-six page report for the State and the Feds, I breathed a deep sigh of relief a few days ago. Every January I go through that process in order to renew my licenses. It is tedious, […]
I am happy to share with you that all three owls are eating, and the Great Horned Owl even has her attitude back. Thank you for all your well wishes. I appreciate your support. This time of year I am busy preparing my annual report for the state and federal governments, which I am required […]
Through my twenty-six years of rehabbing critters, I have found two helpers to be my best assistants, time and patience. I was reminded of that recently when dealing with three owls who did not want to eat on their own. I had just taken in two of them. The third was my rehab helper, a […]
I have released six owls lately. As fast as I release them, they are replaced by others that have gotten into trouble. The babies from 2023 are out on their own and having problems. Remember owls can’t move their eyes. When they spot food, they go for it, unaware of anything such as a vehicle […]
Because of our weather, bats have not yet hibernated. They like 35 degree temperatures. If you find one shaking, it is not due to the temperature but the bat getting its blood flowing. These wonderful but spooky critters can easily be transported to a different location. Place an ice cream bucket over the bat, slide […]