Wildlife Vet Care

10/26/2025

https://mailchi.mp/nvbirdalliance/avian-flu-251022?e=95dcf0ede2

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has recently received reports of groups of dead black vultures across the state including several counties in Southwest Virginia. Preliminary testing indicates that the likely cause is H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Although disease...

02/28/2024

02/07/2024

https://fcpdnews.wordpress.com/2024/02/07/bald-eagle-takes-flight-once-again/

Fairfax County, VA – This weekend, our Animal Protection Police (APP) released an eagle back into the wild. On December 23rd, our APP responded to a call for service for an injured bald eagle in Fa…

06/13/2023

https://www.loudountimes.com/news/fly-eagle-fly-one-eaglet-returned-to-dulles-greenway-wetlands-wednesday-afternoon/article_926abb84-057d-11ee-9bef-579b632b3225.html

06/13/2023

The released eaglet was seen yesterday with the other fledge. He's the one on the left.

https://www.loudountimes.com/news/fly-eagle-fly-one-eaglet-returned-to-dulles-greenway-wetlands-wednesday-afternoon/article_926abb84-057d-11ee-9bef-579b632b3225.html

04/22/2023

Another recovered bald eagle is ready to release. This one will be released at the Cool Spring Shenandoah University River Campus near the picnic shelter on Sunday at noon if anyone nearby wants to watch and take photos.
She was rescued after being injured in a fight with another eagle north of Fair Oaks in Fairfax.
https://www.su.edu/cool-spring/

04/08/2023

04/03/2023

When the wind split open a tree with this barred owl nest in it, these babies ended up on the ground in the freezing cold. They survived long enough to be rescued and while they were warming up, their nest was replaced with a nest box. We were concerned how long it would be safe to leave these tiny owlets out in the cold while waiting to see if the parents would return, but didn't need to wait too long. This parent returned before dark. Everyone's quick actions resulted in a successful renesting!!!

02/18/2023

Washing a red-shouldered hawk that is covered in some kind of petroleum product. It smells like diesel fuel! He was found along the Potomac in MD so Members of Potomac Audubon are going to that location to look for a source.

02/15/2023

A sick eagle suffering from the effects of lead poisoning. His blood lead level was so high our lead test machine gave an error message until we diluted the sample multiple times.
He's responding to chelation treatment and eating well. Our fear is that this high lead level has damaged his kidneys.
Please tell everyone you know not to use ammunition or fishing tackle containing lead. This is what lead poisons most of the eagles we see.

02/14/2023

It's unusual to see moles above ground, especially in the winter. This fat Eastern mole should be deep underground below the frost line, but instead he was found on a driveway with a bloody nose and puncture wounds to his head. It appears some animal dug him up and wounded him. Moles are good for our yards because they eat grubs and aerate the soil, then leave once the grubs are gone. Unlike chipmunks and groundhogs, they don't hibernate.
We hope this one survives his wounds.

02/14/2023

Was driving back home today, when I saw a spy balloon, until I realized it was a bird poo on my windshield.