Fresno Wildlife Rehabilitation

Hey everyone! We apologize for the slow posting, but we hope your holidays have been safe and healthy! Things are busy here as always and, like everyone else, we are trying to figure out new ways to operate during the pandemic. In the meantime, we wanted to remind our followers that many birds of prey are pairing up and nesting now! Be careful if you're doing any tree trimming or things like that and remember that is best done in fall rather than winter or spring. Also most a...nimals that are admitted around winter tend to be adults, so if you find an injured animal please use extreme caution and call us before touching the animal! Let's hope these last few days of 2020 are calm and smooth (pictured is a bald eagle nest from a few seasons ago) #fresnowildliferehab #supportnativewildlife #supportnonprofits #communitysupport #rehabinaction #besafe #happynewyear See more

Merry Christmas from all of us here at Fresno Wildlife Rehab! We hope your holidays are safe and happy. We thank you again for your continued support, we quite literally could not do it without you! #fresnowildliferehab #merrychristmas #kohgeethechristmasowl

Need a stocking stuffer? Our coloring book is a fun gift. It's only $6 and will help us out greatly to feed our wildlife in our care. Here's the link: https://www.fresnowildlife.org/coloring-book

The next bat commonly found in the Central Valley is the Little Brown Bat! This little guy typically weighs less than half an ounce and only has a wingspan of 8-11 inches! They live in large colonies and are more common in the northern areas of California and the U.S. like the Big Brown Bats from yesterday they are insectivore and can eat up to half their weight in insects each night! It only takes them about a month to learn to fly and they can live 6-8 years in the wild, although older little Brown bats have been found! Although they are unlisted on the conservation charts, their populations are declining due to predators and human-caused population control. #fresnowildliferehab #batweek #supportnativewildlife #supportnonprofits #halloween2020

With Halloween coming up we want to celebrate bats! One of the most common bats in our area is the big brown bat, or Eptesicus fiscus. It is found in all habitats around the valley and is an insectivore. Amazingly, these bats can live up to 18-20 years in the wild! These bats are also the fastest, reaching speeds of 40 mph!! #fresnowildliferehab #supportnativewildlife #supportnonprofits #halloween2020

Despite COVID causing us to have to cancel all of our events and fundraisers this year, we have continued our mission to the best of our ability. We have taken in 800+ native animals this year and continue to give those that have not been released our best care. We appreciate your continued support beyond words, as we function solely off of donations. This #GivingTuesday we appreciate any donations, money or otherwise. If you would like to donate money follow this link: https://www.fresnowildlife.org/membership-donati/membership If you wish to donation items we are in need of follow this link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/182NAK6E153LD #fresnowildliferehab #supportnativewildlife #supportnonprofits #communitysupport #rehabinaction #rehabsuccess #GivingTuesday #weappreciateyou

***UPDATE 9:30am on Tuesday, December 1: We have added the video footage in the comments, so please continue to share this post. In addition to cameras, we have... 24-hour security and other measures to ensure the safety of the animals and the Zoo. When the team discovered the burglary they took immediate action. If you know who this is or have any information on this ongoing investigation, please contact our security team at 559-470-6872. ***UPDATE 1:11pm on Monday, November 30: Thanks to the support of the community and the media coverage, the Nicobar pigeon, affectionately known as "Old Man Nicobar" by zookeepers, has been returned to the Zoo. A member of the community recognized the bird after seeing a story on the news, immediately contacted our team and brought the bird to us. Our team is continuing to search for Charlie, the lesser sulphur-crested cockatoo. ***We have updated this post with a new photo. It shows Charlie, the lesser sulphur-crested cockatoo. We are asking for community help as we search for two birds stolen from Fresno Chaffee Zoo. A lesser sulphur-crested cockatoo and a Nicobar pigeon were stolen from the Zoo early Sunday morning. Security footage shows someone entering the Australasian Aviary at approximately 4:30 a.m. The person appears to cut the lock from the aviary doors, capture two birds and exit with them in a duffle bag. Both birds are long-term residents of the Zoo and of advanced age. Our bird zookeepers and entire team are deeply concerned for the safety of both of these animals. Due to their age, both require special care and treatment. We do not know the condition of either bird and we hope to get them back quickly so that our veterinary team can examine them and continue the care they require, said Lyn Myers, General Curator. Zoo officials reported the crime and Fresno Police Department is leading the investigation. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s Safety and Security Manager at 559-470-6872. Nicobar pigeons are listed as near threatened on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species (IUCN). Lesser-sulphur crested cockatoos are listed as critically endangered. Both species are legal to own as part of the pet trade. In addition to supporting the police in their investigation, we have also reached out to local veterinary hospitals and pet stores so they are aware that these beloved animals are missing from the Zoo, said Scott Barton, CEO. We are appealing to anyone in the community to provide any information that would result in the safe return of these two beloved animals.

Pictures from my pond in Coarsegold.

Any little bit can help us feed our wildlife. <3

Amazon Prime day is here! If you're ordering anything in the next few days (and always) order through AmazonSmile! Add Fresno Wildlife as your nonprofit and a portion of proceeds goes to us with no cost to you! In addition, our wishlist is linked in the bio if you're feeling exceptionally generous. Any and everything is always greatly appreciated! #fresnowildliferehab #supportnativewildlife #supportnonprofits #communitysupport #AmazonSmile #amazonprimeday

Today is World Migratory Bird Day! Our Central Valley is a crucial part of what is called the Pacific Flyway. This is a path many species use to migrate from Canada to South America. The birds stop in California's wetland and forests to rest, eat, and winter and play a vital role in the environment as prey or predator. As California expands further into wild lands though, the Pacific Flyway is threatened and the amount of birds that are seen migrating drastically declines eac...h year. Looking for a way to help? Support your local wildlife rehabilitation centers as well as The Nature Conservancy which focuses on protecting migratory bird and the land they use here in the Central Valley. (Pictured is Emma the Turkey Vulture. Turkey vultures are known to migrate south through the central valley for the winter) #fresnowildliferehab #educatethepublic #supportnonprofits #supportnativewildlife #communitysupport See more

Fall is here which for many birds, including Hazel the Barred Owl, means it's moulting season! Birds moult to shed worn out, damaged feathers. This is a gradual process in which new feathers grow out from the follicle, like our hair, and push out the old, damaged feather. The moulting pattern depends on the age, specie of bird, food availability, and migration but most moult completely within a year! #fresnowildliferehab #supportnativewildlife #Hazelthebarredowl #supportnonprofits #communitysupport

Meet one of our intakes from yesterday! This bird is called a Common Poorwill and is native to the valley. We usually get calls with them being confused for owls or other birds of prey, but they are not related at all. However, similarly to owls, they are nocturnal. They are typically found in mildly open areas like our foothills and eat flying bugs at night! #fresnowildliferehab #rehabinaction #educatethepublic #supportnativewildlife #supportnonprofits

Today for #MantraMonday we would like to share with you one of our favorites here at Fresno Wildlife Rehab. "Love Them But Leave Them Wild" We hold this saying dear to our hearts in a few ways. Firstly, it reminds us of one of our most important jobs, helping as many native animals return to and thrive in their natural habitat as we can. Secondly, it is a stark reminder that although we love our educational ambassadors, like Rain the Red Shouldered Hawk, that they didn't... need to be here. Human interference, in one way or another, is typically the reason the animals come in needing help and ,despite all efforts, some still wouldn't survive being released. While we are thankful for the relationships with our educational ambassadors, we understand the massive privilege it is to work with and care for them. #fresnowildliferehab #LoveThemButLeaveThemWild #LTBLTW #RaintheRedShoulderedHawk #supportnativewildlife #supportnonprofits #communitysupport See more

Now this is really strange. Never have I seen this before.

Turkey vultures, like we posted earlier, are beginning they're migration south. They typically begin migrating mid-September and arrive in Central and South America by the end of October. They use thermal air currents to conserve energy, which enables them to soar most of the way instead of flapping their wings the whole migration. While on migration routes they can be seen in small kettles of a few birds up to hundreds of birds travelling together. On their way, they always manage to swing by and visit our gorgeous educational ambassador Emma! #fresnowildliferehab #Emmatheturkeyvulture #supportnativewildlife #turkeyvultures #supportnonprofits

The skies are more blue and the turkey vultures are migrating, what are you thankful for today? #fresnowildliferehab #supportnativewildlife #supportnonprofits #turkeyvulture #migration

Coyotes are wild and should not be approached. Photograph from a distance and never feed. Let a Ranger know if you see any strange coyote activity such as: ... Coyote dragging a box marked ACME Coyote in possession of giant magnet Coyote holding a DETOUR sign Coyote lighting TNT fuses Coyote painting faux tunnels Thank you. Image: Upclose view of coyote spotted at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. #FindYourPark See more