On April 22, five Barn Owl hatchlings [#19-0522, #19-0523, #19-0524, #19-0525, and #19-0526] were admitted to the Wildlife Center. The hatchlings were accidently loaded into a semi-truck full of hay in Casa Grande, Arizona and were found while unloading the truck in Crozet, Virginia.
Critter Corner
May 23, 2019
After spending more than four months at the Center this winter, Gray Treefrog #19-0004 was released on May 17 by its initial rescuer.
May 22, 2019
On May 21, Black Bear yearling #19-0328 was darted and anesthetized for a follow-up skin scraping and physical exam. Dr. Peach was pleased to find no mites on the bear, and no thickened or crusting skin. The yearling’s hair is growing back and is improving greatly.
Eagle Tracking
The goal of the Center is “to treat to release” – to restore patients to health and return as many as possible to the wild. In rare instances, the Center has the opportunity to track eagles after their release. Click here to follow these former eagle patients.
