Wood duck

Lone orphaned Wood duck arrived Friday. When these ducklings hatch they can jump down from their cavity up to 50 feet and walk over a mile to water. In captivity these ducks are much harder to rehab due to their diet and stress. Thankfully, this little one has already gained weight. We hope to locate and place the duckling in a rehab center that has other wood ducks.
Wood ducks unlike other ducks are cavity nesters. Large cavities/trees are diminishing and nest boxes can be built for their use. Wood ducks like remote areas near water with tall grasses and downed trees.

Smile for the camera

Smile for the camera….say cheese.

Fawn

The fawn that arrived today, greeting his herd/siblings.
Please do not move any fawns bedded down, frolicking or walking in the woods. Call SWVWC at 540-798-9836 or a Rehabber listed under the VADGIF website before collecting the fawn. The doe leaves her young unattended for long periods of time. Doe’s do not have babysitters and must leave their fawns which helps protect them from predators. If you are concerned that the doe is missing, place a circle of flour in the evening around the bedded fawn. The flour will show foot prints and evidence that the doe returned during the night