Monthly Archives: March 2017
Eastern Gray Squirrels
Eastern Gray Squirrels are abundant at the center right now. As they age, they become much more active and acrobatic. This one decided that scaling the weighing bucket like a tree was better than sitting still!
Eastern Bluebird
This beautiful Eastern Bluebird was brought in after being severely injured by an outdoor cat. He was lucky and was able to be released, but the majority of the birds we receive that are caught by cats die. Please keep your cats indoors and encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to do the same as spring arrives.
Hummingbird
Get those Hummingbird feeders out! Hummingbirds have been spotted in Lynchburg, Virginia. Offer a sugar water mixture of 1 part sugar to 4 parts water. Bring mixture to a boil. Leftover sugar water can be refrigerated up to one week. Change the sugar water every 3-4 days. Clean feeders weekly with 1 part bleach or natural cleaner to 10 parts water. Consider donating to help defray the center’s rehabilitation costs.
Opossums
Our first baby opossums arrived today. Nine little ones were found in the road next to their mom. They arrived cold and the team quickly warmed them. The patients needed multiple times of hydration hoping we can wake up the GI. It is important to never feed a baby mammal or bird when rescued, especially if they are cold or emaciated.
Enrichment
We provide various kinds of enrichment for our educational animals to keep them mentally stimulated and happy. Today, we popped in a bird song identification DVD for Tuskegee to see if he was interested in it. He was hooked!
Thank you!
We wish to thank everyone that donated yesterday to RVGIVES17. Friends sent this photo of a Bald and Golden Eagle fighting over a fish two days ago on the North Umpqua in Washington. The funds that were generated will be applied with our aviary fund on Crowdrise. https://www.crowdrise.com/
Roanoke Valley Gives
Tomorrow is the big give day and our Broad-winged ambassador Captain Hook, wants to remind everyone to donate to Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke. https://
Nuthatch
White-breasted Nuthatch arrived today after the bird was located on the ground laying on its side. This afternoon the patient began standing and is receiving treatment for bruising. Feathers were missing and it is “assumed” it hit a window or was attacked. Nuthatches are great to have in your yard. Their diet consist of insects and nuts. They even eat gypsy moths! Attracting Nuthatches is easy; offer peanuts and suet (no melt). Swvawildlifecenter.org. #swvawildlifecenter #whitebreastednuthatch