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...
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...
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...
Please clean your bird feeders! This American Goldfinch came to the Center due to conjunctivitis which prevented it from flying and finding food. This issue is...
Our first baby squirrels of 2022! These four babies were found with another sibling after the tree they were living in was cut down. When this...
Making your home bird friendly is easier than you think! This week we are featuring two American Robins who came to the Center within 24 hours...
Is it a vole? A mole? A shrew? This Eastern Meadow Vole was admitted after a dog attack, which left her with a small laceration near...
Sometimes, it takes a village! This adult Red-tailed Hawk was spotted hanging from its leg in a tree. It’s possible this bird got stuck when it...
Why are hawks so often hit by vehicles? This Red-shouldered Hawk was admitted last week due to a vehicle collision. This hawk had a guarded prognosis on...
These masked bandits play an important role! This adult raccoon came to the Center from Stafford County, VA after being found circling with blood on her...
How can you help Bald Eagles? Switch your ammunition! This immature bald eagle was brought to us after it was found down on the side of...
Traps Don’t Discriminate! This Great Horned Owl was the unintentional victim of a trap set to kill squirrels. The owl was found with the trap around...
It is illegal to shoot vultures. This patient was rescued on December 8th with the help of Loudoun County Animal Services and Kristi’s Caring Hands Wildlife...
When you see this bird on land, there is a problem! This immature Red-throated Loon was found scooting itself across a homeowners yard, quite far from...
When we know better, we do better. This female Northern Flicker came to the Center after a window collision that caused bleeding into the lungs and...
Clean up your fishing line! This Canada Goose was found and rescued in Sherando Park in Stephens City, VA. The finder came across this bird struggling...
Your outdoor plants may be full of surprises! It’s that time of year where many people bring potted plants indoors for the winter, but that means...
These insectivores make great neighbors! This Big Brown Bat came to us after being accidentally power washed from behind its roosting site. The homeowners found two bats, including...
How do you examine a porcupine? Very carefully! This young adult porcupine was brought to us by a Winchester, Virginia police officer after being found in...
Thank you, K2C Wildlife Encounters, LLC for rescuing this Eastern Copperhead that was accidentally injured by a tractor. This snake suffered an incredibly painful fracture that...
The most common rodent you never see: Southern flying squirrels are quite common across Virginia, but since they’re nocturnal and much smaller than Eastern Gray Squirrels,...
“Ticks with Wings” for Birds… This owl came to us down, weak, and unable to fly. It may have suffered minor head trauma, been down from...
Lead ammunition hurts wildlife, the environment, and people. This young Bald Eagle was picked up near a landfill in Stafford County, VA after being found down and unable...
Check before you mow! This stunning American Bullfrog was admitted late last week after an unfortunate interaction with a lawnmower that resulted in the traumatic amputation...
This Red-shouldered Hawk was found down and unable to fly at the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility in Leesburg, VA, and was lucky to be...
Your front row seat to a crow’s fracture repair! Ever wondered how we repair fractures at a wildlife hospital? Scroll though the photos below to learn...
Clementine? Mocha? You pick! This captive bred Striped Skunk was brought to us by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources after it was confiscated. It is...
Possible West Nile Virus Case We see many cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) each summer in corvids (crows/ravens) and raptors and this year is no...
These babies aren’t babies anymore! After nearly 5 months of care, including syringe and bottle feeding, our red fox babies aren’t babies anymore! While we take joy...
This snake is the longest patient we have EVER had in care at a whopping 6’ 4”! He is also the heaviest at 1.32kg (nearly 3...