Don’t touch the fawns! A reminder for 2023
DARLING DEER: April brings the start of baby season in the qathet region, and PROWLS has already taken a call about an “abandoned” fawn. It… Read More »Don’t touch the fawns! A reminder for 2023
Wildlife Tips
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 asks people to stay away from fawns
A very young fawn was sitting quietly on the beach as the tide started to come in. It was staying in place just as its… Read More »PROWLS asks people to stay away from fawns
Pruning your hedges? Get it done by the first week of April to protect nesting birds
Our winter birds, from Anna’s hummingbirds to ravens and raptors, are already nesting! Many birds love to nest in dense hedges, and their homes can… Read More »Pruning your hedges? Get it done by the first week of April to protect nesting birds
Hummingbird Feeders: Don’t use honey!
Most of our hummingbirds are already back, and some are nesting! These birds are a spring and summer favourite, hovering around us and buzzing in… Read More »Hummingbird Feeders: Don’t use honey!
Your Bird Feeders: How to Prevent Infection and Guarantee Return Visitors!
With the warm weather arriving, it’s time to keep your birds feeders clean! Feeders can spread many diseases that can be fatal to new arrivals… Read More »Your Bird Feeders: How to Prevent Infection and Guarantee Return Visitors!
Outbreak of salmonella in pine siskin population related to feeders
Birds Canada has noted a major interruption in pine siskins across North America in this winter of 2020/2021. PROWLS has also seen an increase in… Read More »Outbreak of salmonella in pine siskin population related to feeders
Timing affects results: Don’t wait to call us!
Often those who discover birds that are nestlings, injured or displaying unusual behaviour decide to wait and see how it goes before calling PROWLS. Sometimes… Read More »Timing affects results: Don’t wait to call us!
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 reminds residents to leave fawns alone
Only rarely do fawns need human help. The mothers have to forage for food and can be gone for up to six hours. During this… Read More »PROWLS reminds residents to leave fawns alone