Wildlife Center in the News Archives

Wildlife Center in the News Archives

2024

Wildlife Center of Virginia President and Co-founder Ed Clark to retire in March, WHSV

Wildlife Center President And Co-Founder Retires After 41 Years, The Daily News-Record

Wildlife Center of Virginia set to celebrate black bear cub birthdays, Augusta Free Press

Happy birthday, bears! The Wildlife Center of Virginia to celebrate 5 baby black bears’ birthdays on the same day, ABC 8

Injured owl hit by car found on Virginia road. 703 days later, it’s back in the skies, The News & Observer

Wildlife Center of Virginia visionary retiring, The News Virginian

FOR WILDLIFE IN REHAB CENTERS, HUMANS ARE THE CULPRIT, The Wildlife Society

WATCH: Director of Wildlife Center of Virginia retiring, Fredericksburg Today

Ed Clark to retire from Wildlife Center of Virginia after four decades at the helm, Augusta Free Press

DWR’s Latest Black Bear Management Plan Will Guide Management Decisions into the Future, Newswires

Wildlife Center of Virginia sees record breaking year, CBS 19

2023

Record number of patients admitted to Wildlife Center of Virginia, NBC 29

Back to the wild: Bald eagle released in Yorktown after rehabilitation, The Virginia Pilot

Record number of patients admitted to Wildlife Center of Virginia, NBC 29

Wildlife Center of Virginia Releases Bald Eagle at the American Revolution Museum in Yorktown, Williamsburg Yorktown Daily

Humans have ‘large, negative impact on wildlife,’ researchers find, The Washington Post

Healed bald eagle released in Chesapeake, Virginia Public Media

Bald eagle released into the wild weeks after it was found hurt in Chesapeake, WTKR 3

Bald eagle to be released after rehabilitation with Wildlife Center of Virginia, ABC 8

Research: People Are North America's Biggest Wildlife Threat, The Mirage

Bridgewater woman works to help animals in need, WHSV

Digitized records from wildlife centers show the most common ways that humans harm wild animals, The Conversation

Migration: How Does Imprinting Work with Ducks?, SyFy

Adult bald eagle to be released by Wildlife Center of Virginia, ABC 8

Wildlife Center of Virginia to serve 130 Thanksgiving meals to patients, educational animals, ABC 8

Wildlife experts encourage hunters to use non-lead ammo, The Northern Virginia Daily

Injured eagle rescued from Chesapeake roadside returns to the skies, The Virginia Pilot

Now on 3: Wildlife center book tour, WHSV

Author of books about Wildlife Center patients continues tour for “Bailey the Bear Needs Help!”, Augusta Free Press

Watch as injured bald eagle is released back into Virginia wild after a year of treatment, USA Today

Wildlife Center bear cub featured in latest book from award-winning author Christy Gove, Augusta Free Press 

Bald Eagle Released After Yearlong Rehabilitation, Yahoo! News

Bald Eagle Released After Year-Long Rehabilitation, NT News

Bald Eagle Released After Yearlong Rehabilitation, Yahoo! News 

Wildlife Center tours region with children's black bear book, WMRA

Rescued eagle returns to the wild in Surry, The Smithfield Times

Allegheny woodrats pay a visit to the Wildlife Center of Virginia, WSLS 10

Wildlife Center of Virginia helping out some woodrats, NBC 29

Wildlife Center of Virginia hosts endangered species, WHSV

Bald Eagle Banded at Audubon Center for Birds of Prey Spotted in Virginia, Audubon Florida

Wildlife Center releases young eagle in Seven Bends, WMRA

To Fly Again, The Northern Virginia Daily

Watch Virginia eaglet that fell 90 feet from nest get released back into wild, USA Today

Second Dulles Greenway eaglet returned to habitat, Loudoun Times-Mirror

Dulles Greenway eagle released, FOX 5

World Snake Day: Wildlife Center of Virginia say species is underappreciated, Augusta Free Press

Wildlife Center of Virginia discusses policies on caring for invasive species, WHSV

Tropical Traveler Turns Heads in Ivy, The Daily Progress

Keep an eye out: It’s copperhead season in Virginia, WSLS

Turtles coming out of hibernation in Virginia, NBC 12

Wildlife Center of Virginia shows how ‘bear moms’ cared for cubs before release, Yahoo! News

World Turtle Day: Wildlife Center of Virginia celebrates the 5K turtles it has cared for, Agusta Free Press

Wildlife Center of Virginia reflects on American Bald Eagle Day, WHSV

Wildlife Center of Virginia find effective impact on rehab care for eagles, WHSV

Experts warn Virginia's venomous snakes are out and about, Radio IQ

Snake tips from the Wildlife Center of Virginia, NBC 29

The story of Buddy the Bald Eagle, WHSV

Playful Black Bear Cub Joins Virginia Wildlife Center for Rehabilitation, Yahoo! Entertainment

Black bear cub enjoys playtime at wildlife center, ABC News

Rescued black bear cub enjoys playtime with carers at a wildlife center in Virginia, USA Today

Baby season for wildlife is busy time at Wildlife Center, CBS 19

Sad ending for rescued black bear in Bedford County, WSLS

Baby animal encounters with the Wildlife Center of Virginia, WMRA

Black bear cub rescued in Bedford County, WSLS

Wildlife Center Staff Prepares To Release Rescued Bear Cubs This Spring, Yahoo! Life

Gardening to save nature theme of Earth Day Staunton, Staunton News Leader

Wildlife Center of Virginia releasing five black bears back into the wild, NBC 29

Wildlife Center of Virginia prepares for boom in baby animals referred to as ‘baby season’, ABC 8

That time of year again: Wildlife Center of Virginia prepares for baby season, Augusta Free Press

Preventing bears from looking for food in your backyard, NBC 29

Outfoxing Mange, Alexandria Living 

Beware increased risk of skunk encounters during mating season, Augusta Free Press

Love Is In The Air – And For Some It Stinks, The Roanoke Star

Partially blind owl found in Richmond makes Super Bowl prediction, CBS 6

Free-roaming cats considered one of the most serious threats to Virginia wildlife, Augusta Free Press

Rare Subarctic Seabird Admitted to The Wildlife Center of Virginia, The Roanoke Star

Rare seabird admitted to Wildlife Center of Virginia, Augusta Free Press

Wildlife Center of Virginia holding birthday party for black bears, NBC 29

Stafford Co. hunters urged to use non-lead ammo after rise in calls about injured eagles, ABC 7 

2022

Ed Clark with The Wildlife Center of Virginia, WSVA News Talk Radio

Wildlife Center of Virginia shares tips on helping wildlife get through the winter, NBC 29

Wildlife Center of Virginia shares tips on helping wildlife get through the winter, WHSV 3

Wildlife Center Celebrates Thanksgiving, NBC 29

The Wildlife Center of Virginia serves Thanksgiving meals to nearly 100 wild animals, Augusta Free Press

The Wildlife Center of Virginia serves Thanksgiving meals for dozens of wild animals, The Royal Examiner

Bald eagle takes flight, crowd cheers, Southwest Times

Lake launch: Bald eagle soars again at Claytor Lake, The Roanoke Times

Wildlife Center of Virginia to be release at Claytor Lake State Park on Nov 16, The Patriot

Wildlife Center of Virginia and Ohio Department of Natural Resources work to restore woodrat population, 12 News

Wildlife Center of Virginia and Ohio Department of Natural Resources work to restore woodrat population, NBC 29

Wildlife Center of Virginia leads animal rehabilitation and public education, The Breeze

Bidding opens on Wildlife Center's online fundraiser, CBS 19 

Black bears in Virginia are itchy and losing fur as mange spikes, The Washington Post  

A snake by any other name: Wildlife Center seeks public input, Augusta Free Press

Wildlife Center of Virginia seeks help in naming newest education animal, NBC 29

The Wildlife Center of Virginia says it is ready for migration season, NBC 29

The Wildlife Center of Virginia says it is ready for migration season, WBRC 6

The Wildlife Center of Virginia says it is ready for migration season, WLOX

Rockfish Valley News: September 2022, Crozet Gazette

Mystery bird prepares to migrate, Radio IQ

Elusive Mississippi kite admitted to Wildlife Center of Virginia, Augusta Free Press

Rare species, Mississippi Kite, admitted to Wildlife Center of Virginia for care, WSHV 3

Eagle Release @ Lake Anna, B 101.5

Two bald eagles released at Lake Anna State Park, NBC 29

Wildlife Center non-releasable education ambassadors live on camera in August, Augusta Free Press

Wildlife Center of Virginia released bald eagle in Accomack County, Shore Daily News

Wildlife Center to release bald eagle, CBS 19

Celebrate “World Snake Day” with the Wildlife Center of Virginia, WINA 

Injured Loveland Pelican Shows Just How Damaging Fishing Lines Can Be, Kool 107.9

Navigating snake season in Central Virginia: A brief guide for World Snake Day, ABC 8 

WCV reports increase in number of calls about chimney swifts, WHSV 3

WCV reports increase in number of calls about chimney swifts, NBC 29

Meet the education ambassadors that call the Wildlife Center of Virginia home, Augusta Free Press

WATCH: Cliff Swallows return to the Chatham Bridge, Fredericksburg Today

Wildlife Center sees increase in lead poisoning in Virginia Bald Eagles, NBC 12

Wildlife Center sees increase in lead poisoning in Virginia Bald Eagles, WHSV-3

Eagles in need of protection again, Radio IQ

Richmond’s falcon named ‘Yellow’ released in Shenandoah National Park, Augusta Free Press

Wildlife Center of Virginia treats 90,000th patient, NBC-29

Wildlife Center of Virginia has treated its 90,000th wild animal, ABC-8

Wildlife Center of Virginia sets record with more than 90,000 wild animals treated since 1982, WSLS

Wildlife Center of Virginia treats its 90,000th wild animal, WDBJ-7

Wildlife Center of Virginia treats record-setting 90,000 wild animals, NBC-12 

Safety precautions reviewed after bears spotted in Roanoke, WDBJ-7

Bear cub rescued in Nelson County now recovering from surgery for broken limb, CBS-19

Wildlife Center of Virginia, Charlottesville surgeon partner to save bear cub, Augusta Free Press

Bear cub recovering at Wildlife Center of Virginia, NBC-29

Critter Corner: They're still wild - don't be fooled by cute animals, Inside NOVA

Bald eagle hit by vehicle released back into wild, NBC-12

Rockfish River fourth graders paint turtles to save species, Nelson County Times

Bald eagle injured by car in Virginia recovers, released back into wildFox-13 

The Wildlife Center of Virginia "Shell-Abrates" World Turtle Day, Royal Examiner

Two baby bald eagles found near Lake Anna to make full recoveries from injuries, ABC-8 

‘What goes up will come down’: Wildlife Center of Virginia reminds people of impact of balloon releases, WHSV-3

Meet Lake Monticello's Opossum, Marigold!, Fluvanna Review

Celebrating Earth Day Around the Area, The Crozet Gazette

Wildlife Center on guard against bird flu, Radio IQ-WVTF

Untamed: Life is Wild takes viewers behind the scenes at the Wildlife Center of Virginia, Augusta Free Press

Bald eagle blasted with birdshot has lead poisoning, Wisconsin group says, The News & Observer 

How the Wildlife Center's "Critter Cams" helped UVa's nurses cope with COVID, WMRA News

UVA Health nurses traveled to the Wildlife Center of Virginia, CBS-19

Wildlife Center of Virginia bingo game encourages importance of pollinators, Augusta Free Press

Wildlife Center of Virginia spreads importance of native pollinators, NBC-29

WCV holding birthday party for bears, NBC-29

Wildlife Center of Virginia plans Black Bear Birthday Bash, Augusta Free Press

Raptors at Risk in Virginia, Radio IQ-WVTF

Wildlife Center of Virginia admits first hatchling raptors of 2022, WHSV-3

Bears making appearances in Albemarle Co. backyards, WHSV-3 

It's Bird Month and other Wildlife Rehab Stories, Newsradio WINA

WCV holding birthday party for bears, NBC-29

What Climate Change Means for Black Bears, Radio IQ-WVTF

2021

Animals speak in their own voices for Wildlife Center of Virginia’s Christmas Eve activity, WSLS-10

Wildlife Center of Virginia creates holiday guessing game, NBC-29

Sounds of the Season, Radio IQ-WVTF 

Animals at the Wildlife Center of Virginia enjoy Thanksgiving meals, WHSV-3

Wildlife Center of VA To Provide Thanksgiving Meals to 100+ Animals, The Roanoke Star

Wildlife Center of Virginia hosts meal for animals on Thanksgiving, WSLS-10

Wildlife Center of Virginia needs nuts for bear cubs, NBC-12 

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials remind anglers how harmful fishing lines are to wildlife, My San Antonio

EAGLE RESCUED IN TEMPERANCEVILLE STILL UNDERGOING REHABILITATION, Shore Daily News

WSVA Early Mornings, 10/22/21 – Ed Clark of The Wildlife Center of Virginia, WSVA

Wildlife Center of Virginia benefit auction showcases unique offerings, Augusta Free Press

Season 4 of Wildlife Center of Virginia's Emmy-nominated series 'Untamed: Life is Wild' will premiere in 2022, The News Virginian

Why Are You Seeing Lots of Vultures Now?, Cool Green Science