The Spring And Summer Are Our Busiest Seasons! Why? Because we have so many little mouths to feed! Very soon we will begin seeing baby squirrels, rabbits, and opossums. You will probably see them too! Although most baby animals tend to stay in their nests till they grow older, you can often see mom and dad bustling around looking for food. In late [Read More …]
Migration Is No Simple Task. How Can You Help Migrating Birds?
Migration is Risky Business Migration can be a very dangerous undertaking. The journey sends birds across great distances and into unfamiliar territories. They must overcome many obstacles including: lack of food increased exposure to predators physical exhaustion bad weather These things are largely out of the birds’ control. Much is [Read More …]
Migratory Birds Are Coming to DC! Find Out How Much You Really Know About Migration.
The Birds Are Returning! Spring is not yet upon us but subtle shifts are already in the air. The light is changing and with it, many birds who vacated the city during the winter months are beginning to return. In February, large flocks of American Robins appeared in the area and began gathering in Rock Creek Park, picking through leaf litter, [Read More …]
Be My Valentine
City Wildlife is hosting a special Valentine's Day event! Please join us Saturday, February 14, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and help spread some love by picking an animal to be your valentine. • Take a tour of our facility • Enjoy Valentine goodies! • Decorate the City Wildlife lobby! • Win a prize! Tours start every 15 minutes and are [Read More …]
Duck Watch – Another Successful Season!
This spring, two dozen volunteers signed up to help with Duck Watch, City Wildlife’s program to protect Mallard ducklings and duck nests throughout the city. We monitor the nests and advise people what to expect after the ducklings hatch. Their mother will lead them to her chosen water source within 48 hours of hatching because that’s where their [Read More …]
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