Every year, millions of birds die from colliding with windows. Birds are unable to see glass and some windows are so reflective that birds think they’re flying into reflected scenery rather than a window. Bird-glass collisions occur most frequently during spring and fall migration seasons, and especially at night when birds fly long distances, [Read More …]
Lead Poisoning in Wildlife
Just as lead is toxic to humans, it is toxic to wildlife. Over the past three years, City Wildlife has treated 42 patients confirmed with lead poisoning, including squirrels, opossums, and raptors. In wildlife, lead poisoning usually manifests itself as neurological symptoms, such as lack of balance and coordination, circling, and inability to [Read More …]
Glue Traps: A Sticky Situation for Wildlife
It is the time of year when mice may find their way into your home in search of warmth and food. There are a variety of different mouse traps on the market, including one of the most common: glue traps. But unfortunately, these are also one of the most inhumane. Glue traps are painful and work slowly. They also trap more than just insects and [Read More …]
City Wildlife, Inc. Named “One of the Best” Nonprofits by the Catalogue for Philanthropy
As it Celebrates its 17th Anniversary Serving the Greater Washington Region, the Catalogue for Philanthropy is Proud to Honor City Wildlife, Inc. WASHINGTON, D.C.---5.28.2019---After a careful vetting process, the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington has selected City Wildlife, Inc. to be part of the Class of 2019-20. City Wildlife has [Read More …]
Help Wildlife Beat the Heat
It has been a hot summer. During heat waves, we set up cooling shelters for people, but what about the wildlife? Here are some ways you can help wildlife in the summer: 1. Leave out bowls of water. Dehydration is a concern for both humans and wildlife during heat waves. Help wildlife stay hydrated by providing them with water. Bowls of [Read More …]
Birds in Your Chimney?
Do you hear birds in your chimney? They’re probably a family of Chimney Swifts. As their name indicates, Chimney Swifts like to roost in chimneys. Their feet are specifically adapted to grip rough surfaces, like the bricks in chimney walls or the inside of a hollow tree. Chimney swifts are unable to perch on branches or stand on the ground like [Read More …]
The Awesome Opossum: Washington DC’s Pest Control
Virginia opossums are very misunderstood animals. Many people see them as a pest when, in fact, they’re nature’s pest control. Opossums love to eat and they’ll eat just about anything. That’s why you might find one rummaging through your trash can. One of their favorite snacks is ticks. A single opossum can eat up to 5,000 ticks in one season! [Read More …]
How to Help Baby Birds
We’re deep into spring, which means that baby birds are hatching all around the city! If you happen to stumble upon a grounded baby bird, don’t fret; you can easily help it. First, identify whether or not the baby bird is injured: Does it have open wounds? Is it bleeding? Is it unable to use a leg or a wing? Was it in another [Read More …]
Re-nesting Baby Squirrels
City Wildlife recently admitted the first baby squirrel of the year! Each spring, we get flooded with orphaned squirrels that have fallen from their nest. We do our best to give every squirrel a second chance at life, but our specialized care does not come close to the care they receive from their mother. To ensure their best chance of survival, [Read More …]
Living with Foxes
Springtime is upon us, which means baby animal season! You may be lucky enough to see some baby foxes this spring! Foxes give birth to litters of three to six kits each spring. They nest in dens in the ground and both parents help raise the babies. While the kits are still growing, their parents may leave them alone for periods of time. The [Read More …]
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