ALPHA ROBIN: This fledgling robin miraculously survived a collision with an object that twisted its head so hard that it was pressed into its shoulder… Read More »Determined robin overcomes severe neck strain at PROWLS
MOSQUITO MAGNETS: Federally listed as “threatened” and provincially listed as “of special concern,” the number of returning barn swallows is dropping annually. We need these… Read More »Barn swallows recover from infection at PROWLS
BABY MOUSE: Thought to be about a few hours old, this blind and nearly nude baby deer mouse was spotted lying in the middle of… Read More »PROWLS helps deer mouse recover
This beautiful bird, with Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society founder and president Merrilee Prior, was lucky enough to be rescued from a cat’s jaws. With… Read More »Common nighthawk receives care from PROWLS
Recognized as a western warbler species since 1973, these two little nestlings were found at age 10 days by a woman walking her dog. The… Read More »Western warblers mature at PROWLS
With the arrival of spring, Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society (PROWLS) becomes a baby nursery for a few months. Unfortunately, robin nestlings can fall out… Read More »Robin nestling learns to fly, eat and tell time at PROWLS
It cannot be stressed enough how tough rufous hummingbirds can be. Within three days of being concussed after flying into a window, this little female… Read More »Concussed rufous hummingbird yearns for freedom
As this Eurasian collared dove flew to escape a hawk, a Powell River resident saw it fly into a window. It had just eaten and… Read More »Eurasian collared dove rehabilitates at PROWLS after collision with window
Possibly the most frequent flyer for Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society (PROWLS), this barred owl was picked up by a driver in Gillies Bay on… Read More »Barred owl enjoys food supply while recovering from injury
This tiny member of the Goshawk family was spotted running across a driveway south of Powell River. A homeowner took chase and managed to scoop… Read More »PROWLS helps sharp-shinned hawk recover from broken wing
This hummingbird baby was likely a casualty of fooling around a little too precariously on the edge of a nest before being swept out of… Read More »Hummingbird feeds on sugar water during recovery
Possibly 10 days old, this nestling raven barely survived a fall from its nest high up in an old fir tree. A concerned woman walking… Read More »Raven nestling receives helping hand from good samaritan in Powell River
This mature Townsend’s solitaire, which is common to mountainous fir, pine and spruce forests around 1,000 feet in altitude, was saved by a compassionate Powell… Read More »Townsend’s solitaire recovers from crow attack at PROWLS
This mature male northern pygmy owl was found standing dazed and confused on the corner of Marine Avenue in front of Wind Spirit Gallery while… Read More »Bewildered bird bounces back at PROWLS
This young trumpeter swan would have hatched in the Arctic during the summer of 2017, then migrated to Powell River to spend the winter. This… Read More »Swan recovers at PROWLS after enduring storm gusts
This young raven was rescued in Lang Bay, south of Powell River, and was clearly the loser in a turf war against a pair of… Read More »Raven recovers from bird battle and hypothermia
This female bald eagle is less than one year old. Successfully capturing the bird after it was more than likely hit by a car required… Read More »Agile eagle suffers wing damage after incident on Texada Island road
While camouflaged in its flight rehabilitation cage, it is difficult to appreciate that this dark-eyed junco is standing on one leg. One of this seed… Read More »Dark-eyed junco bounces back after entanglement with screen
While in flight with prey locked in her talons, this mature female Pygmy owl was hit by a car. The next motorist saw her lying… Read More »Pygmy owl recovers quickly after collision with vehicle
This mallard duck was found on the shores of Cranberry Lake trying to walk toward bird food. It kept falling over and was eventually picked… Read More »Lucky duck on the mend thanks to local veterinarian
