Critter News

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

KING-TV reports that both the state Department of Fish and Wildlife and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are investigating the deaths. The bodies of seven sea lions with bullet wounds were recently found on the Nisqually River. On Monday, a sea lion was found dead on West Seattle’s Lincoln Park beach.

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Sea Lions Lions Wounded Washington 100

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In a review of Gorman’s book on woodpeckers, the reviewer (Koenig) suggests a woodpecker big year, as he reasons that the chance to encounter a wave of Buff-rumped Woodpeckers in his (presumably North American) backyard is very slim … Not only humans suffer from Harry Potter books.

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Los Angeles Birds Woodpeckers Owls 182

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Rehabbers see reptiles in glue traps, gulls entangled in fishing line, raccoons used as target practice, raptors dying from rodenticides, and songbirds shredded by domestic cats … cats like Puck. They pointed out the puncture wounds, likely infected with bacteria that could quickly kill. They simply helped me with my bird.

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Cats Stray Cat Stray Los Angeles 210

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 23, 2019

There is a small wound on the lower beak, which is not significant, but will be cleaned and treated. Fish and Wildlife Service, to decide its fate. I hope they keep the bird in a safe, reputable wildlife park, free from suffering and able to inspire future generations of avian enthusiasts with its incredible story.

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Rescue Portland Deer Squirrels 127