Over the last couple of days, we've had a busy time at NY Wildlife Rescue. Here are a few of the newcomers. Plus, some facts about weasels.
Some of Last Week’s Patients, June 27th, 2017
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June 19th Patients: More Little Stinkers
We now have a "baker's dozen" of baby skunks in rehab here at NY Wildlife Rescue. These seven were brought in on the 19th of June, after their mother was killed by a car. They join the group already being raised for release.
June 18th Patient: American Kestrel baby
This very young American Kestrel came to us for help, thanks to an observant friend of NYWRC, on Father's Day. Kestrels are our smallest North American falcon. They are fairly common in our area, in part thanks to a nest box placement program that New York Wildlife Rescue is part of. American Kestrels nest at … Continue reading June 18th Patient: American Kestrel baby
13 June Patients: Two Cat Victims
Two of our June 13ths rescues were a baby Cottontail and a baby Chickadee. Both appear to have been caught by cats. We will fight for them, and do our best to heal them, so they can return to the lives they were meant to live.
June 11th Patient: A Baby Woodchuck
The Woodchuck (also know as Groundhog or less commonly the Whistlepig) is a member of a group of ground squirrels otherwise known as marmots. Although it is not the only species of marmot in North America, it is the most widely distributed, and can be found throughout the north-eastern US and eastern Canada.
June 10th Patient of the Day: Painted Turtle
This Painted Turtle was found, as many are, injured in the road, and brought for treatment to NYWRC. It's very common in our area to find turtles trying to get from one side of the road to the other, as they follow their territorial water and feeding sources. If you see one, please try hard to avoid it; they're peaceful souls and deserve a break (and a brake).
June 9th, a Crazy-Busy Rescue Day
Friday the 9th of June was a day of non-stop rescue. Wes posted on Facebook about the animals that came in (and went out, as two successful releases).
June 7th Patient, Northern Flicker
This lovely bird is a Northern Flicker. It was found injured in the road by our friend Helen Powers, who was taking a walk along state land in Cobleskill at the time.
Green Chimneys Birds of Prey Day
As always, our friends at Green Chimneys in Brewster, New York put on an amazing event. New York Wildlife Rescue Center has been attending for the last several years, and are never disappointed. Big thanks go out to Green Chimneys, their staff, their other exhibitors, and all of the fabulous guests who stopped by to say hello. Oh, and we can't forget to thank the birds!
June’s First Patient of the Day
This adorable baby Wood Duck was found in Delaware County, and brought by a caring rescuer to New York Wildlife Rescue Center today. The person had searched for the mother and the rest of the brood to no avail, and finally ascertained that the baby truly did need help.
