Red-tailed hawk three times lucky?
Update on the red-tailed hawk from Cranberry (March 1) All arrangements were made for the red-tailed hawk’s return trip to PROWLS from OWL Orphaned Wildlife… Read More »Red-tailed hawk three times lucky?
Rescue of the week
PROWLS treats several house finches for pink eye
HOUSE FINCHES are vulnerable to conjunctivitis (pink eye) and PROWLS has treated a few recently with antibiotics and ophthalmic ointment. They must be either very… Read More »PROWLS treats several house finches for pink eye
Striking change in plumage of overwintering evening grosbeak
An EVENING GROSBEAK, overwintering on the front porch at PROWLS and waiting for other grosbeaks to return in early May, appears to be going through… Read More »Striking change in plumage of overwintering evening grosbeak
Concussed steller’s jay recovers at PROWLS
LONG STAY: A young steller’s jay, hit by a car and concussed, spent three to four days in a yard near Alberni Street and Harvie… Read More »Concussed steller’s jay recovers at PROWLS
An abundance of varied thrushes at PROWLS this spring
PROWLS has had an abundance (at least nine) of VARIED THRUSH this Spring because of cat attacks and window strikes. Sadly four have died due… Read More »An abundance of varied thrushes at PROWLS this spring
Red-tailed hawk stuck between fences travelled from Pemberton
Stuck between two wire fences in Cranberry, this RED-TAILED HAWK was outraged. It was bloody and had an injured foot, beat up by its efforts… Read More »Red-tailed hawk stuck between fences travelled from Pemberton
PROWLS attempts to save saw-whet owl
This unfortunate northern saw-whet owl was pinned down in a rat trap. When the trap snapped shut across her shoulders, her head was forced to… Read More »PROWLS attempts to save saw-whet owl
PROWLS frees northern flicker from park washroom
TOILET TRAP: It was a dark and stormy evening after a long day and Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society president Merrilee Prior (PROWLS) was looking… Read More »PROWLS frees northern flicker from park washroom
Wounded pine siskins heal at PROWLS
FREQUENT VICTIMS: Large flocks of small, very vocal pine siskins swirl around our winter skies, twittering their cheerful call. Sadly, they are also the frequent… Read More »Wounded pine siskins heal at PROWLS
PROWLS comes to the aid of fighting eagles at Second Beach
A call came from a work crew at Second Beach who had witnessed a mid-air fight between two eagles and the resulting tumbling crash down… Read More »PROWLS comes to the aid of fighting eagles at Second Beach
Concussed sapsuckers recover at PROWLS
Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society (PROWLS) president Merrilee Prior was called after a red-breasted sapsucker was found lying near Old Mine Road, north of Powell… Read More »Concussed sapsuckers recover at PROWLS
Red Crossbill eats with enthusiasm while recovering at PROWLS
This lovely red crossbill hit a window in Stillwater, was knocked out and put in a covered box. Upon pickup, Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society… Read More »Red Crossbill eats with enthusiasm while recovering at PROWLS
Olive-sided flycatcher wintering at PROWLS
MISSED FLIGHT: This olive-sided flycatcher, rescued in Gibsons, made its way up the Lower Sunshine Coast via vehicle and ferry, eventually arriving at Powell River… Read More »Olive-sided flycatcher wintering at PROWLS
Evening grosbeak recovers from trauma at PROWLS
DRESSED FOR OPERA: With such dramatic markings (yellow and black body, brilliant white patches on the wings, bright yellow unibrow), this male evening grosbeak was… Read More »Evening grosbeak recovers from trauma at PROWLS
PROWLS president helps swans relocate
TRIO OF SWANS: A four-month old female had flown 4,000 kilometres or more from the Arctic, was tired and hungry and couldn’t go any farther,… Read More »PROWLS president helps swans relocate
Travelling crow heals at PROWLS
VISITOR FROM SECHELT: A mature northwestern crow, found sitting in a backyard in Sechelt, arrived in Powell River via the Earls Cove-Saltery Bay ferry. Having… Read More »Travelling crow heals at PROWLS
Baby squirrel receives care at PROWLS
FURRY FIND: Found by campers at Kent’s Beach, this very young Douglas squirrel, with its eyes not even open, only wanted to be fed formula… Read More »Baby squirrel receives care at PROWLS
PROWLS gives raven time to heal
CAUTIOUS RAVEN: Likely hit by a car, with a broken wing and sheltering in a garage for several days, this fledgling raven was hiding from… Read More »PROWLS gives raven time to heal
White-crowned sparrow nestlings receive treatment at PROWLS
From two different clutches, one near Assumption School and another above Town Centre Mall, six white-crowned sparrow nestlings were found on the ground calling for… Read More »White-crowned sparrow nestlings receive treatment at PROWLS
PROWLS arranges additional care for eaglet
A very young eaglet was found on the trail at Stillwater Bluffs. It had apparently fallen 80 to 100 feet from the visible nest above… Read More »PROWLS arranges additional care for eaglet
Captain Canada: Great horned owl tangled in flag
The nail-biting tale of Powell River’s own Caped Crusader, as told by Merrilee Prior I had just come in from rescuing a hermit thrush on… Read More »Captain Canada: Great horned owl tangled in flag