Wildlife Center of Virginia Blog

It’s no secret that birds are my favorite to work with, and while the raptors are definitely impressive showstoppers, to me the tiny songbirds will always win my heart.

Beyond my reflection of the year, this experience will be something that I’ll fondly look back on for the rest of my life.  It’s been the adventure of a lifetime.

I was prepared for the worst when I saw no ventilation holes in the jar lid and that the snake was not moving.

In those moments, I remember this story and remind myself that rehabilitation is always the last option – the best chance at survival for baby wild animals is to be reunited and raised by parents in the wild.