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Happy 20th WildCare Anniversary, Sequoia! Twenty years ago today, a wide-eyed, still-fluffy Northern Spotted Owl arrived at WildCare with an injured wing. When we understood she would survive in the wild, we gave her a new role as a Wildlife Ambassador. 📷 Mary D'Agostino

In the last 50 years, wildlife populations have dropped by 70%. One major cause? Habitat loss. You can help by planting California native plants in your yard or patio—small changes can support local birds, bees & more! 🌿 Start here 👉 cnps.org 📷 Adobe Stock

Baby American Coots hatch looking like tiny fireballs—bright orange fuzz, red skin, neon beaks. Why? To get more food! 🧡 Coot parents favor the flashiest chicks, helping the smallest survive. It’s evolution, strategy, & a splash of drama in the wetlands. 🔥🪺 #BirdFacts

Have you ever seen the horn on a White Pelican’s beak? Grown each spring and shed like antlers, it’s a sure sign of breeding season! WildCare’s Ambassador Pelican Marshall still has his—swing by at 10:30am feeding time and you might see it pop off! 🐦🧡 #WildlifeWednesday

In poker, 4 of a kind is rare—not so in wildlife rescue! 🦝🦝🦝🦝 These orphaned raccoon babies are in foster care at WildCare, growing up strong, curious, and, of course, WILD thanks to careful care and enrichment. Release day is coming soon! ❤️ #WildlifeRescue #raccoons

We’re nearly halfway there—just 27 donors needed to unlock our special Monthly Donor Match. Give Monthly now and double your impact! Go to bit.ly/50DonorMatch to join us and have your gift matched all year! 📷 Matching Nestling Great Horned Owls by Dion C

🦉 Ever heard of a Northern Saw-whet Owl? These elusive, pint-sized predators weigh just about 100 grams fully grown—about as hefty as a lemon. With big round faces and wide golden eyes, Saw-whets might look deceptively darling, but don’t be fooled—they’re fierce hunters!

Fireworks may be fun for us, but they’re terrifying—and even deadly—for animals. This 4th of July, remember it’s also Wildlife Baby Season. Loud explosions can cause panic, nest abandonment & injuries. Keep your pets indoors & safe too! Celebrate with compassion. 🎇 Happy 4th!

Got a whale of a wildlife photo? 🐋 Enter WildCare’s 16th Annual Living with Wildlife Photo Contest! 🏆 $500 Best in Show 🗓️ Deadline: Sept 26, 2025 📂 4 wild categories For more info, entry form, contest rules and prizes, go to discoverwildcare.org/living-with-wi…. 📷 Robert Dean

The bright red spot on a gull’s beak? It’s not ketchup—it’s a built-in bullseye for hungry chicks! 🎯 Baby gulls instinctively peck the spot to trigger a meal from their parent. Want to see to believe? Visit Alcatraz Island from Feb–Sept to spy thousands of gulls and chicks! 👀

It’s that tu-MOLT-uous time of year again! July through August, many birds are undergoing a vital but oft misunderstood transformation: molting! Want to learn more about molting + why birds do it? Check out this article from Audubon: 🔗 audubon.org/magazine/why-a… Happy birding!

Q: What plant is referred to as the “refrigerator tree” and why? A: The Pacific madrone is cool to the touch compared to the surrounding air! Love weird nature facts? Become a Terwilliger Nature Guide with WildCare! 🌿 bit.ly/NatureGuides #NatureEducation #WildCare

Watch these four young ravens graduate to their outdoor aviary at WildCare! 🎓🪶 Here, they'll build the skills—and the wariness of humans—they need to thrive in the wild. 🚫🪓 Don’t trim trees during nesting season to keep babies with parents and out of wildlife hospitals.

What are you doing tomorrow? 👀 🦅 There are still a few tickets left for Talons & Friends at Cavallo Point! Join us on Sunday, July 13 | 11am – 2:30pm | Sausalito bit.ly/WCTalons2025 Bring the whole family for a wild summer celebration by the Golden Gate! 🌉✨

Ever seen a Killdeer chick? These fuzzy babies are often accidentally rescued—they’re precocial, meaning they hatch ready to run, but still rely on nearby parents until they can fly. Not sure if a wild baby needs help? Call WildCare at 415-456-SAVE! 🐥 #WildlifeRescue #BirdNerd

📸 Enter WildCare’s 16th Annual Living with Wildlife Photo Contest! Show us your best shots of CA wildlife, nature, & animal encounters. 🌿 Deadline: Sept 26, 2025 🏆 Enter here: bit.ly/WildCarePhotoC… #WildlifePhotography 📷 Long-tailed Weasel in Pt Reyes by Jacques Fortier

Happy #WorldSnakeDay! 🐍 Snakes can have up to 900 ribs—one pair for nearly every vertebra. This x-ray of a Gopher Snake lets us peek beneath the scales! Snakes are vital to ecosystems—controlling rodent populations, reducing disease, and serving as prey for other wildlife.

Swallows are nature’s stunt pilots! Barn Swallows dip, dive, & devour hundreds of flying bugs a day—mosquitoes included! Keep an eye out for mud-cup nests under eaves & bridges and fledglings still learning to fly. #BirdNerd #BarnSwallow #UrbanWildlife 📷 Tara H

Skunk School is in session! 🦨 🎓 These orphaned babies are learning to dig, forage, and even startle—building the skills (and healthy wariness) they’ll need to survive in the wild. Every curious step, sniff, and scratch gets them closer to release! 📹 Julie L

You're invited to an unforgettable evening for wildlife! bit.ly/WCGala2025 Join us as the WildCare Gala returns on September 6, 2025 for an elegant night of compassion, cuisine, and conservation! 🎟 Tickets are on sale now! Get your tickets before they're gone!