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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED FROM the 7th TO the 21st. Normally held the First Saturday of each month. Learn about what volunteer opportunities are waiting for you at Pacific Wildlife Care. Includes a tour of the PWC Rehabilitation Center.

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Timeline PhotosIt's that time of year! Watch out for flyaway fire hazards! Sky lanterns are falsely marketed as biodegradable & eco-friendly.. but this flaming litter almost landed on my house & scared the heck out of my squirrel friends! Please help remind others, there is no way to use this crap responsibly.
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SOOOO many people don't remember that "what goes up must come down!" I really dislike celebrations where things are 'released' or "set off" as the end result is *ALWAYS* something harmful to someone or something. I know people have good intentions and I don't mean to be a party pooper or crap on peoples' parades but people can certainly find other, less harmful ways to celebrate happy occasions.

Pacific Wildlife Care

2 days ago

If you have a rodent problem, please do not use poisons! The anticoagulants used in rodenticides cause a slow death and the poisoned animal becomes an easy target for predators who then suffer the same fate. Ironically, the poison ends up killing the very animals that could reduce the rodent population. There are other alternatives that are safer for wildlife, your pets, and the environment. If you are in the Ventura, Santa Barbara, and now San Luis Obispo county area please check out Paradise Pest Control. They are a 100% green pest control company that can help you come up with a safe and effective solution. You can visit their website at www.paradisepestco.com call or text them at 805-765-1441 or email them at julee@paradisepestco.co

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Thought in California it was illegal to sell second kill bait.

Pacific Wildlife Care

3 days ago

Freedom Friday! From rescue to release you can see the progress this little and now big Great Blue Heron made to be free again. This youngster was rescued in Pismo Beach after the tree limb his nest was built on fell to the ground killing his two siblings. He was brought to our center, warmed and hydrated but was otherwise unharmed. Renesting was not an option, so he remained with us for the next 10 weeks while he quadrupled in size and weight and grew his beautiful plumage. Heather Craig, the volunteer who helped in his rescue, released him back to his home. There may be some very surprised Great Blue Heron parents at the campground in Pismo Beach. We wish this youngster lots of fish and poison-free rodent meals and a long and happy life!

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Thank you for saving him. The Great Blue Herons are one of the most beautiful sights.

Wow, this gave me chills🤗. Something beautiful and wonderful in this today's world...thank you for sharing, Karen❤️

Fantastic release!

I love blue herons!

Thank you Pacific Wildlife Care for all the time ,care and dedication that you give to all these beautiful creatures. An especial thanks to Heather and all those great volunteers?

Just gorgeous!!

Beautiful ❤❤❤

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Like a modern day dinosaur!

What a cute baby!!!

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3 weeks ago

Good intentions can harm and even kill. Please contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator immediately for orphaned or injured wildlife. Even holding on to an animal for just a day or two can cause irreversible damage and hinder a potential successful release. Thank you!

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3 weeks ago

Looking for something to do today? Maybe it's time to clean your bird feeder!

Feeding wild birds is a popular hobby, but it can be extremely dangerous if not done properly. Mycoplasmosis is a common “feeder disease” we see in House Finches (like this patient) and American Goldfinches, but it is certainly not the only disease spread through dirty feeders. Poxvirus, trichomoniasis, mycotoxin exposure, and even zoonotic diseases like salmonellosis are commonly spread by poorly-maintained feeding stations.

If you choose to feed wild birds, which can be a very enjoyable way to appreciate wildlife, please feed responsibly. Feeders (and water sources like bird baths) should be cleaned every week or two by being fully emptied, washed with soap/warm water or run through a dishwasher, disinfected with a solution that will kill these viruses and bacteria (we recommend 10% bleach), and fully rinsed and dried before re-filling. Fallen seed below the feeder should also be cleaned up regularly. When buying a new feeder, pay close attention to how easily the feeder can be taken down and disassembled and whether or not it is made of an easily disinfected, non-porous material.

Feeding wild birds is done for HUMAN enjoyment – the birds do not require this supplemental food. Please make sure that you are not causing harm with your hobby.

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Thank you! I’m cleaning feeder and birdbath today. And once a week from now on!

Thank you for the information.

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