PROWLS cares for nestling Steller’s jays
TRAILER PARK TUMBLE: A Steller’s jay nestling fell from its nest in the trailer park at Cranberry Lake. Its parents were upset and frantic with… Read More »PROWLS cares for nestling Steller’s jays
Rescue of the week
PROWLS rescues northern flicker
A familiar spring sound is the northern flicker banging away on a metal house chimney; it is inevitable that one will eventually topple in. Powell… Read More »PROWLS rescues northern flicker
Angry red-winged blackbird heals at PROWLS
BEAUTIFUL BULLY: Hit by a car near Cranberry Lake, this red-winged blackbird was a difficult patient. Resisting with beak and claw the efforts of Powell… Read More »Angry red-winged blackbird heals at PROWLS
Chilly varied thrush recovers at PROWLS
Rescued from a snow bank near the airport, this deeply chilled varied thrush was taken to the warmth at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society. Very… Read More »Chilly varied thrush recovers at PROWLS
PROWLS untangles ‘caught’ barred owl
Just before dawn, movement in the dark caught a homeowner’s attention as he made his way to his shop near Kelly Creek. Upon investigation, he… Read More »PROWLS untangles ‘caught’ barred owl
PROWLS helps sharp-shinned hawk recover from cat attack
HAMPERED HAWK: In the midst of being mauled by two cats, this sharp-shinned hawk was rescued by the neighbours, who quickly chased the cats off.… Read More »PROWLS helps sharp-shinned hawk recover from cat attack
Injured Steller’s jay thrives at PROWLS
Both the wing and the leg on this Steller’s jay were so badly mangled by a cat, survival seemed doubtful. Still, PROWLS president Merrilee Prior… Read More »Injured Steller’s jay thrives at PROWLS
Injured crow receives care at PROWLS
SUSPICIOUS CROW: Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society (PROWLS) received a call about a crow in bad shape in a little alley just behind the shops… Read More »Injured crow receives care at PROWLS
PROWLS revisits barred owl incidents
VEHICLE VICTIMS: As the weather cools in the fall, barred owls move from the backcountry and settle closer to shore, where it is warmer and… Read More »PROWLS revisits barred owl incidents
PROWLS addresses dangers for songbirds
WINTER WONDERS: Even as we welcome back all the wonderful songbirds like dark-eyed juncos, song sparrows, golden-crowned sparrows, fox sparrows [above], chestnut-backed chickadees and spotted… Read More »PROWLS addresses dangers for songbirds
PROWLS feeds hungry Wilson’s snipe
SKILLED SLURPER: A hungry Wilson’s snipe was rescued recently from a chicken coop in Wildwood. It couldn’t find its way out and was starving. After… Read More »PROWLS feeds hungry Wilson’s snipe
PROWLS cares for wounded flying squirrel
WINGED MAMMAL: Part of a late litter and mangled by a cat, a flying squirrel was rescued on the Lower Sunshine Coast and sent on… Read More »PROWLS cares for wounded flying squirrel
PROWLS facilitates transfer of injured eagle
EXHAUSTED EAGLE: A badly beaten up eagle was found far out in the woods by Theodosia Inlet. After some consideration, the hiker took six inches… Read More »PROWLS facilitates transfer of injured eagle
PROWLS catches and releases trapped American coot
An American coot was blown into the shop enclosure at Brooks Secondary School during high winds. This was a highly unusual place to find the… Read More »PROWLS catches and releases trapped American coot
Emaciated goose recovers at PROWLS
A sorry looking goose was sitting in a compost pile near Brew Bay, emaciated and not eating. Neighbours knew he had lost his mate two… Read More »Emaciated goose recovers at PROWLS
PROWLS president reflects on plan for orca rescue
Some people have questioned whether Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society (PROWLS) has responded to calls for all the species on its calendar, given that April… Read More »PROWLS president reflects on plan for orca rescue
Fallen eaglets receive help from PROWLS
One evening at dusk, a bald eagle’s nest came tumbling down out of a tall tree near the beach at Southview Road. There was much… Read More »Fallen eaglets receive help from PROWLS
PROWLS rescues pair of trapped robins
20-foot ceilings at the auto mechanic school at Vancouver Island University recently made for a difficult capture. With the wide open garage doors, two robins… Read More »PROWLS rescues pair of trapped robins
PROWLS nurtures young deer mouse
DAINTY DELIGHT: This tiny deer mouse was found in the busy parking lot at Lang Bay Store. Fearing for its life, a thoughtful shopper quickly… Read More »PROWLS nurtures young deer mouse
PROWLS finds temporary refuge for great-horned owlets
FUZZY FLYERS: Hikers spotted two fuzzy balls of fluff, fallen from a nest, sitting amid the dried ground cover on the Penticton trails. The rescuers… Read More »PROWLS finds temporary refuge for great-horned owlets
Cowbird fills its tummy at PROWLS
HAPPY HOPPER: This friendly brown-headed cowbird was happily hopping after a farm’s residents, foraging as it went, but oblivious to the dangers. Hatched this spring… Read More »Cowbird fills its tummy at PROWLS