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Backyard Birds
Having a yard is a privilege in the city. If you are fortunate enough to enjoy one at your home, it only takes a few minutes to put down your phone, be very still, and enjoy the nature around you. You may see tiny birds hiding in a bush, a squirrel high up in a tree, a soaring hawk or a gliding crow may pass overhead. Just going outside can bring you closer to nature.
January 30, 2023/by protectanimalsThank you!
As we head into winter and say good-bye to 2022, I’d like to take a moment to thank you for supporting our work. The last two years have been exceptionally difficult for us as well as for many of you. However, 2022 also brought a return to CWC of our valuable volunteers, many of whom were on hiatus during the peak of the pandemic. We have nearly 200 people who give their time to help the animals and donate over 25,000 hours annually.
October 29, 2022/by protectanimalsDomoic Acid
In mid-August, California Wildlife Center rescued a sea lion (Zalophus californianus) that had been spotted frothing at the mouth and stuporous. After capture and during transport, full seizures developed. Just a few days later, another sea lion was rescued – this one was weaving their neck and head in a serpentine motion, alternating with what’s called “stargazing” where the head points upward and back, blindly directed toward the sky.
October 29, 2022/by protectanimalsThink Twice About Those Traps
There are dozens of home pest control items available for purchase today at various home improvement retailers. From sprays to traps to zappers, humans have developed many creative ways to keep unwanted insects and rodents out of our homes. It is understandable for people to strive to keep the inside of homes free of unwanted creatures.
October 29, 2022/by protectanimalsWhale, Whale, Whale, Look Who We Have Here
When walking along the shoreline here in Malibu it is not uncommon to see large Gray Whales feeding in the shallows, charismatic Bottlenose Dolphins playing in the surf, and even a breaching Humpback Whale out in the distance!
October 29, 2022/by protectanimalsThe Winter Royals
White-crowned Sparrows are one of the many migrating bird species we see each year at California Wildlife Center. On average, we admit 10 of the large gray sparrows each year. As adults they are easily identified by the black-and-white stripes on their head and their pale pink or yellow beaks. These birds most often come to our facility after being caught by a cat or striking a window.
August 15, 2022/by protectanimalsTwo California Scrub-Jays Get a Second Chance
The Orphan Care Unit (OCU) is dedicated to the care of young, orphaned wildlife such as squirrels and finches. As they are found along the West Coast of the US, Canada, and Mexico, another species we care for in the OCU are nestling and juvenile California Scrub-Jays.
August 15, 2022/by protectanimalsAn Elephant Seal’s Recovery from Stingray Barbs
On the afternoon of May 11th, patient #22-078 hauled out on Broad Beach in Malibu. Weighing 103 lbs. and measuring just over five feet long, few people might think to call the CWC Marine Mammal Rescue Team out for a wellness check.
August 15, 2022/by protectanimalsKeep Them Wild
Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) are named for their large mule-like ears that can rotate and move toward sounds like little satellite dishes detecting precise locations of sounds to escape danger. They flee with high jumps, leaping and landing on all four legs.
August 15, 2022/by protectanimalsDon’t be a Birdglar!
Each spring CWC gets hundreds of calls from the public regarding baby birds that have fallen from the nest. This can be a very stressful moment for everyone. Seeing a baby bird appearing “helpless” on the ground can induce panic. Being on the phone with the person who sees this baby bird on the ground can be even more panic inducing! So, stay calm and follow these guidelines if you encounter young birds on the ground.
April 25, 2022/by protectanimals