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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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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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 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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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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Portland Audubon is excited to announce the beginning of our search for a new site within the Portland metro region on which to build a new Wildlife Care Center. We are reaching out to our community to seek sites that meet our needs.
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Introducing the amazing staff members of the Wildlife Care Center! Although they all have varied interests outside of their jobs, this is what brings them together to do this inspiring work.
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After bringing in more than a dozen experts—septic system designers and technicians, geotechnical engineers, soil scientists, planners, and permitters—we have made the decision to construct a new Wildlife Care Center at a new location instead of on the Cornell campus.
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Every winter we get reports of Pine Siskins affected by salmonella. Pine Siskins are a flocking bird that frequent feeders during this season.
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We received two Cedar Waxwings from different locations: One of them had struck a window, and wasn’t able to fly and the other was caught by a cat, and had sustained multiple injuries. Thankfully they were both brought to our hospital soon after they were found, which gave them the best chance of survival and release.
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