Do you know what a baby opossum is called? Baby opossums are called joeys! This litter of orphaned joeys came to the Center as tiny, eyes-closed...
These moments are bittersweet! Raccoons take a long time to rehab, averaging 3-6 months in care depending on their age at admission. It’s also a lot...
In May we received an adult female Eastern Painted Turtle that came to us after being hit by a car. Unfortunately, she had to be euthanized...
This nestling Cooper’s Hawk was found out of its nest and brought to the Center, after multiple renesting attempts were unsuccessful. Upon exam, this baby was...
Renest is always best! In the past few weeks, we have started taking more and more calls about Chimney Swift nestlings who have fallen out of...
This infant Striped Skunk was spotted all alone and wandering outside of his den. If mom dies or does not return to the den, babies who...
What should you do when you find a baby bird? This nestling American Crow was brought to the Center after it was found down, out of...
Please drive safely and look out for “sticks” in the road. This stunning Eastern Hognose Snake was brought to the Center after being struck by a...
Our latest juvenile Groundhog patients want to remind you that relocating wildlife is NOT legal in Virginia! Every year, humans create orphans by capturing and relocating...
Shooting Turtles is a Crime. This Snapping turtle patient was brought to the Center after being found with multiple gunshots. To make matters worse, this is...
A species first for us at the Center, a Northern Rough Greensnake, came in for care this week! This patient was found by a hiker on...
Avoiding an identity crisis! This young red fox kit was brought to the Center after it was found orphaned. Lucky for this patient, he is one...
This Mother’s Day, don’t forget the hard-working wild moms! This Virginia Opossum was attacked by a dog resulting in puncture wounds to her right hind leg....
Loki? Kevin? You pick! This American Kestrel was brought to us last summer as a juvenile after tourists found him in Brooklyn, NY, and drove with...
Check your trees before you trim! Spring is a popular time of year to trim trees, however it is NOT an ideal time for wild babies....
How to Keep Wildlife Wild: Two nestling Great Horned owlets came to the Center after being found out of their nest in a public park. At...
Commercial poultry producers, zoological institutions, wildlife conservationists, and wildlife rehabilitators across the country are doing all they can to stop the spread of the highly pathogenic...
What should you do if you hook a Turtle? As the weather starts warming and anglers start fishing, please be mindful of the native freshwater turtles...
According to its 2021 annual report, the Boyce-based Blue Ridge Wildlife Center broke several records last year and generally experienced, statistically speaking, one of its busiest...
This Snapping Turtle came to us last week from Arlington, VA with a dirty and open fracture. A portion of the carapace (upper shell) is missing...
