The Best Way to Start the New Year – Releasing a Bald Eagle
When a Bald Eagle was hit by a vehicle on I-84, Oregon State Police were called to capture the eagle and they bring her into the Wildlife Care Center. Read on to learn about her injuries and recovery, as well as her release on New Year’s Day 2023!
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Update to the Community on the Wildlife Care Center
On December 24th in the midst of the ice storm and freezing temperatures, Portland Audubon’s Wildlife Care Center suffered extensive water damage throughout most of the facility due to broken water pipes. We want to provide an update to the community, and to thank you for your outpouring of support and offers of help during this time.
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Bob Sallinger: 30 Years at Portland Audubon
Bob Sallinger’s 30 years as an advocate, activist, naturalist, wildlife researcher, and wildlife rehabber, and his deep ties to the community, have led to many of the most exciting conservation wins in Portland Audubon’s history, and not only have saved the lives of countless wild animals, but have transformed the Oregon landscape for future generations.
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Tips for Assisting Anna’s Hummingbirds in Cold Weather
Many wonder how our wildlife neighbors, Anna’s Hummingbirds, survive the cold weather. The amazing thing is Anna’s Hummingbirds are quite resilient in snow and freezing temperatures and are uniquely adapted to handle the cold. However, if you’d like to assist, here some tips for how you can do so safely.
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Ambassador Animals
As we emerge into the post COVID era and search for a new site to house our Wildlife Care Center, the next couple of years will be a transition period for our Ambassador Animal Program and that includes exploring opportunities at other facilities that may be able to provide a more interesting and exciting life for Ruby and Aristophanes.
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Wildlife Care Center Site Update
The search for a new Wildlife Care Center site is well underway and running strong. Finding a site within the metro region that meets the complex specifications of a wildlife rehabilitation center is undoubtedly a challenge.
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Ten Years of Catio Tours
When Portland Audubon and the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon (FCCO) present the Catio Tour in mid-September it will mark the tenth anniversary of this event and more than a quarter century of successful collaboration between our two groups.
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Anthropomorphism: The A-Word
Anthropomorphism begins when we ascribe human motives and reasoning to behaviors, and it can lead to a serious disconnect. Through raising awareness and recognizing when we do it, we can unlearn what has been instilled in us and begin to appreciate wildlife behavior in a more authentic light.
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Ruffed Grouse Gets A Second Chance
In January, a Ruffed Grouse made a crash landing outside of Canyon Creek Middle School in Washougal, Washington. A large raptor was seen flying away after the bird was downed, so we believe they may have just escaped becoming a meal!
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