Wildlife Rescue Association of BC

05/08/2024

Our helpline has been getting frequent calls about American Robins attacking vehicles and windows! Don't fret, the information in this thread can help understand and prevent these situations.

05/07/2024

With spring come many, many, many ducklings! With currently around 60 orphaned ducklings in care, hospital staff and volunteers have their hands full.

You can help twice the amount of orphaned ducklings with a gift today. Throughout the entire month of May, your gift will matched by a generous group of matching donors.

Donate here: https://www.wildliferescue.ca/spring-match-24/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social+media&utm_campaign=701OJ00000DE497YAD

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05/06/2024

Wildlife Rescue is in the midst of our busiest season! As of May 1st, the hospital has surpassed a whopping total of 900 patients since the start of the year. To compare, the same day last year had a total of 728.

Here are a few ways you can support wildlife babies this spring. You can find the links below:

Spring Match: https://www.wildliferescue.ca/spring-match-24/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social+media&utm_campaign=701OJ00000DE497YAD

Baby Shower: https://shop.wrabc.ca/collections/baby-shower

Volunteering: https://www.wildliferescue.ca/what-we-do/volunteering/

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05/04/2024

As spring is well underway, the crows have started building their nests! Here is some information on how to prevent yourself from being dive-bombed by protective crow parents this time of year.

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05/03/2024

Happy to this Mallard family! After nesting on the tenth floor of a high-rise with tall railings, the family was rescued and released into a freshwater source!
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05/02/2024

This White-crowned Sparrow was brought in for treatment all the way from Whistler after hitting a window! Two animal friends decided to make the almost two hour long drive to Burnaby to rescue the small songbird.⁠

Since the start of this month, Wildlife Rescue has had close to 40 window strike victims admitted to the hospital. With spring migration in full swing, we often notice an increase in window strikes as many birds return from wintering grounds collide with buildings because of the reflections on the glass.

Your gift can help TWICE the amount of window strike patients recover this month. Get your gift doubled here: https://www.wildliferescue.ca/spring-match-24/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social+media&utm_campaign=701OJ00000DE497YAD

05/01/2024

Your gift to wildlife in need has DOUBLE the impact this spring, thanks to an amazing group of matching champions! These matching donors are excited to support local BC wildlife by providing $35,000 in matching funds.⁠
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🌸 Any donations made between May 1st until May 31st will be matched until the goal of doubling the total has been reached!⁠
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Give orphaned and injured wildlife another fighting chance this spring! You can donate here: https://www.wildliferescue.ca/spring-match-24/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social+media&utm_campaign=701OJ00000DE497YAD

05/01/2024

🐦 How to rescue an injured or orphaned bird? We created a step by step guide on what to do when you encounter a bird in distress: https://youtu.be/59g0K6CdC4U
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1️⃣ Call the Wildlife Rescue Helpline at 604-526-7275 or [email protected] for guidance and support. 📞⁠
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2️⃣ Prepare a secure box that's big enough for the bird. Be sure to add airholes to the top and evenly distribute a towel on the bottom.⁠
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3️⃣ Put on gloves. 🧤⁠
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4️⃣ Grab a towel or blanket.⁠
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5️⃣ Slowly approach the animal and cover them with the towel, be sure to cover their head to reduce stress.⁠
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6️⃣ Gently place the bird in the box and close it with tape.⁠
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7️⃣ Keep the box in a warm, dark, and quiet place until you are able to transport to Wildlife Rescue.⁠
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8️⃣ Wash your hands! 🧼

Thank you for looking out for wildlife!

Get in touch with Wildlife Rescue at www.wildliferescue.ca, or email [email protected] and ask how you can support us.Follow us on Social Media!Instag...

04/29/2024

The first gosling of the season was admitted to the Wildlife Rescue Hospital after the little one was found orphaned and alone. Thankfully, the baby is otherwise in good health and the team will be looking to place them with a foster family. 🐥

04/28/2024

These two Tree Swallows are a couple of the millions of spring migrating birds returning to B.C. right now! During their migration, Tree Swallows can be seen in flocks in the hundreds of thousands before sunset forming a cloud-like shape over their roosting area.

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04/27/2024

Gosling season is in full swing! The Wildlife Rescue Helpline is receiving a large amount of calls about nesting geese on rooftops and buildings across the Lower Mainland.
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Here's everything you need to know about geese nesting season!⁠
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⚠️ Canada Geese are protected under the migratory bird act. It is illegal to disturb or remove a nest without a permit.

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04/26/2024

Join us in wishing a happy to this Rock Pigeon! The bird came into care as a fledgling after being found orphaned, walking alone around a busy road.

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04/25/2024

In honour of , we asked our volunteers what makes them come back everyday! Scroll to see what inspires this incredible group of volunteers to make a difference for wildlife.

Are you interested in volunteering with Wildlife Rescue? Read more about volunteering opportunities here: https://www.wildliferescue.ca/what-we-do/volunteering/

04/24/2024

This Cooper's Hawk visited site last weekend!

Did you know that male Cooper's Hawks are quite a bit smaller than females? These birds are also common in urban areas, but because of their speed and size, can be tricky to spot, keep your eyes out! 👀

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04/22/2024

THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE!⁠ 🎟️⁠
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The Wildlife Rescue 50/50 Raffle is wrapping up. Get your tickets until 4pm PDT this afternoon for a chance to win big and help wildlife in distress.⁠

Already bought tickets? Get some more here: https://trellis.org/wraearthday?utm_campaign=5050fb
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Join us for the draw at 6pm tonight on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/LEtr5u9V8Es?feature=share

04/21/2024

This Great Blue Heron was rescued last week after striking a window and falling into an enclosed space. After receiving treatment for head-trauma and bleeding wounds the heron is recovering well!⁠

You can support this heron's care by donating here: https://www.wildliferescue.ca/?form=365&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Social+Media&utm_campaign=701OJ000007Ja71YAC

04/20/2024

CAPTION THIS! What do you think this Great Blue Heron would say after winning the Wildlife Rescue 50/50 Raffle? 🏆⭐ Let us know in the comments!

Only a few more days left to get you raffle tickets. NOW is your chance to win big and support local orphaned and injured wildlife this spring.

Get your tickets now until Earth Day on April 22nd 4PM, right here: https://trellis.org/wraearthday?utm_campaign=5050fb

04/19/2024

We're wishing this Golden-crowned Kinglet a happy ! The bird came into care after striking a window, but after receiving treatment, they have been released.

04/18/2024

Do you love wildlife and are keen to join our team? Check out our Hospital Manager and Hospital Team Lead positions we currently have open!

You can apply through this link: https://www.wildliferescue.ca/who-we-are/job-opportunities/

04/17/2024

Happy ! 🦇 This Silver-haired Bat is one of our bat patients currently in care.⁠
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If you find a bat in distress, call our Wildlife Helpline at 604-526-7275 for guidance.⁠
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Get your 50/50 Raffle tickets now and support animals in distress, like this bat, right here: https://trellis.org/wraearthday?utm_campaign=5050fb

04/16/2024

Western Tanagers are one of the many songbirds that come to B.C. in the spring.⁠

Tanagers tend to live in coniferous forests during breeding season.⁠ Male Western Tanagers perform a courtship display for females, where they flash their yellow and black feathers in a dance.
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Have you seen these vibrant birds in your backyard?

04/15/2024

What would the Best Bird in BC of 2024, the tiny Anna's Hummingbird, say when winning a big prize pot of up to $120,000? ✨ Let us know in the comments below!

There's only ONE WEEK left until ticket sales close and the raffle winner gets drawn! This is your chance to win big and support the smallest of patients this spring.

Get your tickets here: https://trellis.org/wraearthday?utm_campaign=5050fb

04/13/2024

A daring mother Mallard picked an 11th-floor abandoned rooftop planter in Vancouver as her cozy but unsafe nesting spot. After her eggs hatched earlier this week, crows started picking on the nest of newborns which led her to flee.
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Thankfully, these two fluffy yellow siblings were brought to Wildlife Rescue and are receiving the best care they need to grow strong and thrive in the wild.⁠
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A donation of $15 provides a day’s worth of shelter, nourishment, and medical attention for young ducklings. Tickets for our 50/50 raffle start at $15 – it’s a win-win!

To support these and other ducklings this spring, get your raffle tickets here: https://trellis.org/wraearthday?utm_campaign=5050fb

04/11/2024

🎟️🌸 WIN 50/50 RAFFLE TICKETS

After a successful start to the new Wildlife Rescue 50/50 Raffle, we want to give back. You now have a chance to win 100 raffle tickets!⁠
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You could win up to $120,000 and help baby wildlife this spring.⁠
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This giveaway is open to BC residents only. Participants need to be able to provide proof of age (19+).
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TO ENTER:⁠
1️⃣ Follow
2️⃣ Like and share this post on your story
3️⃣ Tag your friends and family! Every additional friend tagged here is an extra entry, please only tag an account once
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Please note: if you are the winner, you will receive a DM (direct message) on Instagram directly from . Please be wary of fake accounts, which often use similar handles with an extra or missing letter, number, or symbol. If you are unsure whether you have been contacted, via Instagram, by us or a fake account, email us before responding.⁠ This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram.

Contest will be closed Tuesday April 16th 11:59PM PST . Winner will be selected and contacted on Wednesday April 17th.

Know your limit, play within it. 19+
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04/10/2024

Did you know ❓️
Because of their teeny tiny size, the wildlife techs need to use a high precision scale to weigh baby hummingbirds accurately. Placing a Q tip allows them to perch comfortably while they are being weighed and prevents them from slipping. In their enclosures during care, they are given little branches to perch on.

04/09/2024

What do you think this Western Screech Owl is thinking about doing with the 50/50 Raffle prize pot? 🤔

Win with wildlife this spring by participating in the Wildlife Rescue 50/50 Raffle. Get your tickets now, and get a chance to win a prize pot of up to $120,000!

Get your tickets here: https://trellis.org/wraearthday?utm_campaign=5050fb

Hey supporters! Have you checked out our upcoming fundraiser? We would be thrilled if you could help us share our story and increase our impact. Check it out!

04/08/2024

And the Best Bird in BC of 2024 is... the Anna's Hummingbird! 🏆️

The finale was an extremely close race between the Anna's Hummingbird and the Common Raven, with the hummingbird taking the victory with only 9 votes more than their competitor.

Thank you to everyone who participated and rooted for their favourite BC birds until the very last end.

How far did your favourite make it? Let us know in the comments!

04/03/2024

Wildlife Rescue's 50/50 Raffle is back! 🎟️⁠ Get your tickets now until Earth Day on April 22nd. ⁠
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Get a chance to win a prize pot of up to $120,000 and support wildlife in distress this spring. 🌸⁠

Buy your tickets here: https://trellis.org/wraearthday?utm_campaign=5050fb

Know your limit play within it. 19+
Gaming license #149255

04/02/2024

This is your last chance to sign up! Are you looking to improve your ID skills of local bird species? Our friends at the Vancouver Avian Research Centre () are hosting another Bird ID Course over Zoom this year! This workshop is for both beginner and intermediate birders.

The sessions cover everything from morphology and identification to migration and behaviour. Guided field sessions will be offered after the workshop.

When: Thursday April 4, 11, 18, 25, & May 2 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: Zoom
Cost: $250 per person

When registering, click the "where did you hear about the course?" dropdown and choose Wildlife Rescue Association to also support us!

Register here: https://www.birdvancouver.com/bird-identification-workshop/?fbclid=IwAR13diuN4f4fFMCT9jVk25IZH1bbiCSp816_sFBwP05TDqQuc-ViLZDiPw8