Wildlife Vet Care

Wildlife Vet Care Dr. Burwell's Wildlife Veterinary Care for sick and injured wildlife located in Virginia. Wildlife rescue and veterinary care for injured and sick wildlife.
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Specialized Veterinary Care for sick and injured wildlife offered by veterinarian Belinda Burwell. Please do not post about wildlife emergencies - call us at 540-664-9494. Most of the time we are helping the animals and not looking at facebook

02/28/2024
Another recovered bald eagle is ready to release. This one will be released at the Cool Spring Shenandoah University Ri...
04/22/2023

Another recovered bald eagle is ready to release. This one will be released at the Cool Spring Shenandoah University River Campus near the picnic shelter on Sunday at noon if anyone nearby wants to watch and take photos.
She was rescued after being injured in a fight with another eagle north of Fair Oaks in Fairfax.
https://www.su.edu/cool-spring/

04/08/2023
When the wind split open a tree with this barred owl nest in it, these babies ended up on the ground in the freezing col...
04/03/2023

When the wind split open a tree with this barred owl nest in it, these babies ended up on the ground in the freezing cold. They survived long enough to be rescued and while they were warming up, their nest was replaced with a nest box. We were concerned how long it would be safe to leave these tiny owlets out in the cold while waiting to see if the parents would return, but didn't need to wait too long. This parent returned before dark. Everyone's quick actions resulted in a successful renesting!!!

Washing a red-shouldered hawk that is covered in some kind of petroleum product. It smells like diesel fuel! He was foun...
02/18/2023

Washing a red-shouldered hawk that is covered in some kind of petroleum product. It smells like diesel fuel! He was found along the Potomac in MD so Members of Potomac Audubon are going to that location to look for a source.

A sick eagle suffering from the effects of lead poisoning. His blood lead level was so high our lead test machine gave a...
02/15/2023

A sick eagle suffering from the effects of lead poisoning. His blood lead level was so high our lead test machine gave an error message until we diluted the sample multiple times.
He's responding to chelation treatment and eating well. Our fear is that this high lead level has damaged his kidneys.
Please tell everyone you know not to use ammunition or fishing tackle containing lead. This is what lead poisons most of the eagles we see.

It's unusual to see moles above ground, especially in the winter. This fat Eastern mole should be deep underground below...
02/14/2023

It's unusual to see moles above ground, especially in the winter. This fat Eastern mole should be deep underground below the frost line, but instead he was found on a driveway with a bloody nose and puncture wounds to his head. It appears some animal dug him up and wounded him. Moles are good for our yards because they eat grubs and aerate the soil, then leave once the grubs are gone. Unlike chipmunks and groundhogs, they don't hibernate.
We hope this one survives his wounds.

02/14/2023

Was driving back home today, when I saw a spy balloon, until I realized it was a bird poo on my windshield.

Two new screech owl patients rescued from roads after being hit. Both have head trauma and eye injuries. Screeches will ...
02/13/2023

Two new screech owl patients rescued from roads after being hit. Both have head trauma and eye injuries. Screeches will hunt rodents along roads, especially in the winter. The rodents are there eating litter, so please remind everyone not to litter! Save owls!

01/26/2023

Another bald eagle suspected to have avian influenza. These patients are very sick, with neurological symptoms and cloudy eyes. Eagles catch this disease from the birds they prey on, especially waterfowl.

Happy New Year! On New Years Day we released a great blue heron that had been here for 3 weeks recovering from vehicular...
01/03/2023

Happy New Year! On New Years Day we released a great blue heron that had been here for 3 weeks recovering from vehicular trauma, and admitted this bald eagle with a head injury.

It's not too late to give! Members of the military, federal civil service, and postal service can donate through the Co...
12/09/2022

It's not too late to give! Members of the military, federal civil service, and postal service can donate through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC #46563). Even retirees can make a difference -- $25 will feed a rehabilitated hawk his favorite wild foods for a whole week!

Wildlife rehabilitation is about compassion and education, also pain and suffering.
12/07/2022

Wildlife rehabilitation is about compassion and education, also pain and suffering.

There is something in all of us that responds to the suffering of another living thing.

12/07/2022

Did You Know all this about bald eagles?!

This eagle was so sick he couldn't open his eyes. He had a severe sinus infection and was heavily parasitized. After 2 w...
11/30/2022

This eagle was so sick he couldn't open his eyes. He had a severe sinus infection and was heavily parasitized. After 2 weeks of treatment, he is eating on his own and can be moved to the flight cage to begin conditioning for release.

An unusual injury happened to this great blue heron; his leg was pierced by a stick. He was rescued when he became too w...
11/28/2022

An unusual injury happened to this great blue heron; his leg was pierced by a stick. He was rescued when he became too weak to avoid capture and is now recovering at our wildlife rehabilitation center.

Thankful that we could help 24 bald eagles this year alone because of family and friends like you.
11/25/2022

Thankful that we could help 24 bald eagles this year alone because of family and friends like you.

Blessings to all during this Season of Giving -- thank you for your continued support of our life-saving work!
11/24/2022

Blessings to all during this Season of Giving -- thank you for your continued support of our life-saving work!

10/31/2022

Happy Halloween!
(This barn owl is trying to scare you)

10/29/2022

We'll be releasing this rehabilitated bald eagle at Neabsco Regional Park at 10:30 tomorrow morning, Sunday, Oct 30th. Join us!

A double crested cormorant that swallowed fish hooks and line. I was able to to get one hook out without surgery, but th...
09/13/2022

A double crested cormorant that swallowed fish hooks and line. I was able to to get one hook out without surgery, but the other hook is down his esophagus and will require surgery. He hasn't been able to eat for days so he's very thin and weak. We're hoping he's strong enough to survive the surgery.

We had two terrible fishing hook and line injuries this weekend. One was a young black-crowned night heron hanging from ...
09/06/2022

We had two terrible fishing hook and line injuries this weekend. One was a young black-crowned night heron hanging from loose fishing line that had become wrapped around his wing, and the other was a painted turtle with a hook lodged in his mouth. Both have serious injuries.
Please be careful when you are fishing to avoid non target species, and never leave loose line and hooks behind.
Thank you to the kind people who rescued these animals!

Bat wing lacerations can heal without suturing, which is good because bats don't like anything on their skin and will ch...
08/11/2022

Bat wing lacerations can heal without suturing, which is good because bats don't like anything on their skin and will chew stitches out. This female big brown bat's wing injury took 4 weeks to completely heal, and she was just released. bats

Six rehabilitated barred owls preparing for release. One had a fractured wing, one was tangled in fishing line, one had ...
07/27/2022

Six rehabilitated barred owls preparing for release. One had a fractured wing, one was tangled in fishing line, one had wounds and fly strike (maggots in the wounds), one had head trauma from a vehicle strike, and 2 were starving orphans. They will all be back in the wild again soon. 🦉💕

06/29/2022

This 4 headed monster is actually 4 nestling barn owls. Three were rescued from the ground when the hollow tree containing their nest broke open in the storms last week. The 4th was rescued from a barn where he had been injured and his two siblings had been killed.
On Saturday all 4 were renested in an owl nest box placed in the broken tree where the two parents were still present.

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Another bald eagle suspected to have avian influenza. These patients are very sick, with neurological symptoms and cloudy eyes. Eagles catch this disease from the birds they prey on, especially waterfowl. #baldeagle #hpai #wildlifeveterinarycare

Did You Know all this about bald eagles?!

Happy Halloween! (This barn owl is trying to scare you)

We'll be releasing this rehabilitated bald eagle at Neabsco Regional Park at 10:30 tomorrow morning, Sunday, Oct 30th. Join us!

This 4 headed monster is actually 4 nestling barn owls. Three were rescued from the ground when the hollow tree containing their nest broke open in the storms last week. The 4th was rescued from a barn where he had been injured and his two siblings had been killed. On Saturday all 4 were renested in an owl nest box placed in the broken tree where the two parents were still present.

It's time for this group of young foxes to receive their rabies vaccines and move to a larger pen. They will be ready for a soft release in about 4 weeks.

The red-shouldered hawk nestlings don't like people, but it's difficult to say No when you're hungry!

Box turtles love wet weather and their favorite foods include worms and slugs. Rain causes them to become more active and today we received three injured turtle patients, two were hit crossing roads and one had been chewed by an animal. Instead of posting their photos, we're posting video of a recovered turtle enjoying worms.

Last week’s orphan great horned owl in the back gained two little brothers when these two new nestlings arrived. They were on the ground next to a tree where the nest seemed to have fallen. No adults were seen but we’re hopeful they’re still in the area and will return when these babies are put in a new nest.

It’s orphan fox kit season again. March is when red foxes have their kits and finding orphans is inevitable. This thin 3 week old kit is comforted by snuggling with a donated fox fur hat. Why she was outside the den with no parent around is a mystery. #redfox #wildlifeveterinarycare

This hungry peregrine is recovering from a window strike. Considering this species can reach speeds of 180 mph when hunting prey, it’s amazing she survived with only a fractured coracoid and beak. She’s been a good patient and eats well, but she does try to chew off her wing wrap which needs to stay on for 3 weeks. #peregrinefalcon #wildlifevetcare

Release of the loon that was rescued after he was found stranded on ice.

This loon in winter plumage was rescued from ice on a small pond in Fairfax. These birds cannot walk on ice or any solid ground. They spend their time either swimming or flying, and always need to take off from water. This one had abrasions on her feet from the ice so her feet were treated, and she relaxed in a tub until she could be released back on open water. Loons are a northern species that overwinters off the coast of Virginia, but flies inland during storms to ride out the bad weather. This one miscalculated and landed in a bad spot. #commonloon #wildlifevetcare

Release of a rehabilitated bald eagle at Duff McDuff Green Memorial Park. She flew well and soared above us while she was getting her bearings. While in our care, she gained a lot of weight, and also has a dense coat of feathers to help her stay warm in this bitter cold. #baldeagle #wildlifevetcare

Rehabilitating bald eagle calling
Rehabilitating bald eagle calling

Happy New Year! We wish you a happy and healthy 2022!

Orphan barred owls
Orphan barred owls

Wildlife Veterinary Care is raising money to purchase food and medical supplies for the animals we rescue. Help us care for orphan owls, injured foxes, sick eagles, and other species in need of help with a donation on #GivingTuesday2021 Thank you!!!

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re thankful to everyone who cares for the environment and the native wildlife it supports. 💕

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re thankful to everyone who cares for the environment and the native wildlife it supports. 💕

Happy Halloween!

Bald eagle release at Mount Vernon
Bald eagle release at Mount Vernon

Another successful release of a bald eagle we treated and rehabilitated. He was found on the Potomac south of Mount Vernon but when released flew all the way across to Maryland. The crowd felt inspired to give us Three Cheers!

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We provide specialized veterinary care for injured and sick wildlife, and rehabilitation for release back into the wild. We also offer advice with wildlife emergencies. Please do not post about wildlife emergencies on a FB page- call us at 540-664-9494 for a faster response.

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