West Nile Virus impacts wildlife, humans, and domestic animals. This adult Great Horned Owl was found on the ground, unable to stand, disoriented, and quiet. These...
It’s time to prep your windows—Fall Migration is already underway for some bird species! This female American Redstart is recovering in one of our supplemental oxygen...
This Snapping Turtle came to us after a fishing hook was removed from their neck. Originally, the plan was to simply evaluate the wound from where...
This large-and-in-charge Eastern Ratsnake (weighing in at a whopping 1.2kg, or about 2.6lb) unfortunately consumed not one, but TWO ceramic eggs. Ceramic eggs are often used...
Why is it a GREEN heron? This young Green Heron was brought to us after being found alone on a golf course with a possible limp....
It’s a time of year all bird rehabilitators know well—Chimney Swift season! Due to their unique natural history, Chimney Swifts have special needs in rehabilitative care....
This young Killdeer was found on the ground weak, dehydrated, and skinny, despite adults being seen in the area. It’s possible the adults abandoned the nest,...
Turtles aren’t IN their shells—they ARE their shells! This adult male Wood turtle was admitted to our hospital after being chewed on by a large dog....
As the non-profit Blue Ridge Wildlife Center (BRWC), located in Boyce, looks toward its annual upscale fundraising banquet at Long Branch historic house and farm at...
Anyone Lose a Fishing Hook? This adult male Snapping Turtle came to us from Fredericksburg, VA after a suspected vehicle collision. He suffered multiple fractures to...
What to do if a fox has mange This Red Fox kit was admitted to our hospital after a witness saw it get struck by a...
This adult Eastern Ratsnake was brought into care after being found tangled and constricted in garden netting. As is typical for trapped animals, this snake was...
This season, the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center expects to rescue and raise more than 1,500 orphaned baby wild animals which will be found throughout the Northern...
When a bird breaks a bone, time is of the essence! When we receive calls about baby raptors, it is typically a situation in which they...
Is that abnormal? Give us a call to find out. This Red Fox kit was spotted in Frederick County circling and acting abnormal. Animal Control was...
Don’t try to renest these babies! This little guy came in with our first group of orphaned Virginia Opossums. Opossums are some of the only true...
You may have bunnies in your yard and not know it! This infant cottontail came to the Center with three siblings after their nest was accidentally...
This handsome Spotted Salamander came in to us after they were found walking inside a barn, dried out and looking lethargic. The finder was kind enough...
Let’s Learn about Wildlife! From now until June, Blue Ridge Wildlife Center will be hosting Wildlife Look-and-Learn events in the classroom and the Wildlife Walk every...
This immature Golden Eagle was found down in a field last week, very close to the Center. Staff followed the property owner to the found location...
It’s officially ‘baby season’ at BRWC! We have our first infant squirrels of the season. The arrival of baby squirrels marks the beginning of ‘baby season’...
It is illegal to keep a wild bird in your care in the United States. This Blue Jay was found by a well-intentioned person who, when...
In its annual report covering last fiscal year, the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center (BRWC) at Boyce cited 3,406 patients representing 160 species, including nine first timers,...
This adult Red-tailed hawk was found last week in The Plains, sternal (laying on its chest) and unable to stand. Upon admission the bird was thin,...
Please, do not relocate snakes! This Eastern Ratsnake got a ride from our neighbors over at Blandy Experimental Farm when someone found this snake out and...
What’s more indicative of Spring on the way—a groundhog not seeing their shadow, or the arrival of migrating woodcocks? This American Woodcock was brought to us...
Do we make mountains out of mole hills… over mole hills? This Eastern Mole was brought to the Center after a domestic dog attack. This mole...
Blue Ridge Wildlife Center, headquartered in Boyce, Virginia (just west of Middleburg) and one of the largest wildlife teaching veterinary hospitals in the Mid-Atlantic, will participate...
Help wildlife by keeping your cat indoors. This Carolina Wren has been in care at the Center since early January after suffering a right radius (bone...
Please, get injured wildlife to a professional! This Eastern Screech Owl came into care almost 2 weeks ago quiet, thin, and dehydrated. The patient was found...