Live traps (sometimes referred to as “humane” traps) can be extremely dangerous. Just like glue traps, live traps often catch non-target wildlife. This male Virginia Opossum,...
Salt Toxicity in the Winter Rock salt is often used to make icy roadways safer for drivers—this practice, however, can be extremely dangerous for birds and...
A first for our facility, this handsome male Long-tailed Duck was brought to us after found down in a roadway in Arlington, Virginia. Thanks to the...
Remember this patient? Admitted on November 24, 2023, they were in our care for 48 days, recovering from surgery that repaired fractured major AND minor metacarpal...
What is a normal or healthy amount of lead? Meet patient #24-9: an immature Bald Eagle, discovered grounded and unable to fly. Upon examination, our team...
This Cooper’s Hawk was brought in by Prince William County Animal Services after it was found unable to fly—and we can see why! On intake, this...
So what happens if the bone of that shell dies? This adult Woodland Box Turtle was admitted to our hospital with a variety of medical issues,...
This female House finch patient is suffering from mycoplasmosis or “finch eye disease”, an infection caused by the bacterium Mycoplasma gallisepticum (similar to pink eye in...
This Barred owl was brought in to us after being found down along a roadside with broken metacarpals (“fingers”) on the left wing. This is the...
Cue the Jaws theme for a squirrel with a shark fin-shaped bandage! This young male Eastern Gray Squirrel was brought into care after the finder noticed...
Imagine you are cold and hungry and you come upon a buffet of your favorite snacks! How could this young Southern flying squirrel resist? Sadly, the...
This mighty owl is no match for garden netting… Eastern screech owls may not be the biggest or strongest owl, but they are masters of hiding!...
This owl was stuck is a filthy situation! Big thank you to Officer Morris of Frederick County Virginia Sheriff’s Office for going above and beyond to...
Happy Halloween Bat Week! Bat Week is an international, annual celebration designed to raise awareness about the need for bat conservation. This adult female Tri-colored Bat...
What if an owl loses an eye? This barred owl was found on the side of the road by a trucker who just happened to be...
This little patient was found dragging their right hind leg. The kind finder drove to us from Loudoun County to ensure this tiny frog (about the...
What is Imping? This first year Black Vulture was brought into care after being found down and unable to fly. Exam revealed the reason why—the flight...
Can a turtle get an ear infection? Although the weather is cooling, we are continuing to get many turtles in for care. On Saturday alone, we...
How is a juvenile dove different from other songbirds? Last week, this little one was the unfortunate victim of a cat attack. Upon admission, this patient...
Help these little guys make their long journey! In the last 2 weeks, we’ve received nine Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. Five came into care due to cat attacks,...
This bird was found on the ground, unable to stand, disoriented, and quiet. These neurologic displays are signs of West Nile Virus (WNV), a mosquito-borne virus...
Allegheny Woodrats are very uncommon patients at the Center—in fact, this is the first adult we’ve ever treated! This species is only found in rocky forested...
Northern Red-Bellied Cooter Freddy Cooter to Advocate for Turtle Conservation. In the world of wildlife conservation, each creature has its unique story to tell. In this...
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,...