Pipit grows restless at PROWLS
Taking shelter this past winter on the front enclosed porch at PROWLS, this American pipit was getting increasingly restless. Before, it had been content, keeping… Read More »Pipit grows restless at PROWLS
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PROWLS sends owl to Delta for recovery
Ravens are very territorial. A pair perceived this barred owl as invading their territory around Lindsay Park. They gave a warning cry but it didn’t… Read More »PROWLS sends owl to Delta for recovery
PROWLS helps varied thrushes rehabilitate
Some people might wonder what this colourful bird is, as it usually appears with icy weather. With many orange markings, it calls to mind a… Read More »PROWLS helps varied thrushes rehabilitate
Barred owl becomes repeat visitor at PROWLS
LESSON LEARNED?: Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society has been particularly busy with barred owls. One in particular, living around Penticton Street and Gordon Avenue, is… Read More »Barred owl becomes repeat visitor at PROWLS
PROWLS cares for injured eagle
SEAWALK SHOWDOWN: A sunny day on the seawalk, what better time for a fight between two eagles, especially since PROWLS photographer Michelle Pennell was there… Read More »PROWLS cares for injured eagle
Baby dove grows up at PROWLS
DAZED DOVE: Found sitting on the grass near Mowat Bay, quite likely blown out of its nest by big winds, this baby Eurasian collared-dove was… Read More »Baby dove grows up at PROWLS
Junco finds new life after stay at PROWLS
LAST-MINUTE REPRIEVE: You might wonder who this little silver-grey-bodied bird is. Looking a bit familiar, this slate-backed junco doesn’t have the black head covering we… Read More »Junco finds new life after stay at PROWLS
Hermit thrush recovers at PROWLS
TINY BUT TOUGH: At dusk in early January, Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society president Merrilee Prior was called out to rescue a little bird brought… Read More »Hermit thrush recovers at PROWLS
PROWLS attempts to save injured eagle
Lying on her front and side, this large female eagle was wedged under a deck at Scuttle Bay. Only her feet, legs and one wing… Read More »PROWLS attempts to save injured eagle
Ducks recover at PROWLS after separate incidents
DIFFERENT DUCKS: Having hit a window at the mill, a lovely grey lesser scaup was knocked out. After returning to consciousness at Powell River Orphaned… Read More »Ducks recover at PROWLS after separate incidents
PROWLS helps cedar waxwing toward happy ending
GALA DINNER RESCUE: An update on the cedar waxwing fledgling: he has gone. The young beauty turned out to be frustrated in the winter space… Read More »PROWLS helps cedar waxwing toward happy ending
A collection of winter birds at PROWLS
THE WINTER COLLECTION: Now occupying the front porch at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society are five different birds, all damaged by cats. They have been here… Read More »A collection of winter birds at PROWLS
PROWLS tends to abused birds
DISTURBING INCIDENTS: Last summer, three people were shooting and killing birds at three different locations: Fernwood Avenue and Kemano Street, Barnet Street and Cook Avenue,… Read More »PROWLS tends to abused birds
Four juncos recover at PROWLS
Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society cared for a total of 407 birds last summer, plus a bear cub, a bat, fawns and raccoons. This was… Read More »Four juncos recover at PROWLS
Birds and cat attacks
Did you know that cats carry bacteria in their mouths which is deadly to birds? Even the tiniest scratch can cause an infection that is… Read More »Birds and cat attacks
Birds and window strikes
Just like humans, it can take a day or two for a concussion to show up in a bird that hits your window. Leaving the… Read More »Birds and window strikes
PROWLS and Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society treat northern saw-whet owl
“Extremely ferocious!” That was the remark made by Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (OWL) in Delta when Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society president Merrilee Prior phoned… Read More »PROWLS and Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society treat northern saw-whet owl
PROWLS attempts to save unconscious bat
HANDLED WITH CARE: A Wildwood resident who found a little brown bat alive but sprawled unconscious on a concrete patio called Powell River Orphaned Wildlife… Read More »PROWLS attempts to save unconscious bat
PROWLS attempts to save hermit thrush
EARLY MIGRATION: Songbirds migrate in the fall while their sedentary relatives, such as ravens, crows and jays, stay home for the winter. Last year the… Read More »PROWLS attempts to save hermit thrush
American wigeon recovers at PROWLS
BIRD IN THE BATHTUB: Arriving at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society, this young American wigeon was delighted to be put in the bathtub of cool… Read More »American wigeon recovers at PROWLS
Fox sparrows receive treatment at PROWLS
RESTLESS SPARROW: There has been an abundance of fox sparrows at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society, all victims of cat attacks. Many of these would… Read More »Fox sparrows receive treatment at PROWLS