Education

How You Can Help Nesting Herons

Posted April 6, 2023 by Tayelor, Communications Coordinator

Like many bird species, the large and majestic Great Blue Herons are working away at nesting and laying eggs. While they're not an uncommon sight around Vancouver, they are a species at risk in BC. Despite their relatively large size,...

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Co-existing with Coyotes

Posted March 24, 2023 by Tayelor, Communications Coordinator

There are more babies on the way in spring than just birds! Coyotes are great at pest control, eating rats and mice, so it's important to know how we can best share our environment with these tenacious wild animals. Coyotes...

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Your Garden Can Help Wildlife!

Posted March 20, 2023 by Tayelor, Communications Coordinator

Now that spring is well on its way, many of us are looking to get started on the season's gardening so that we can enjoy a beautiful outdoor space all summer. You can get your backyard ready for yourself and...

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Halloween Safety for Wildlife

Posted October 21, 2022 by Tayelor, Communications Coordinator

The spookiest night of the year is coming soon! While we here at Wildlife Rescue are big fans of all things that go bump in the night, we'd like to take a moment to help you make sure your moonlit...

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HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza) Statement

Posted May 12, 2022 by Sasha, Wildlife Technician

To our valued Wildlife Rescue supporters, As you may already know, cases of HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza) have been detected in BC. We want to let you know that Wildlife Rescue Association is aware of this risk and has...

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Mallard Duckling Season FAQ

Posted March 23, 2022 by Sasha, Wildlife Technician

Unlike songbirds, baby ducks and geese leave the nest almost immediately after birth, and will follow their mom closely. They already know how to find their own food, but still need their families for warmth and protection. Baby ducks and...

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Arctic Outflow Impacts Hummingbirds

Posted December 29, 2021 by Sasha, Wildlife Technician

The Arctic outflow has impacted wildlife dramatically this season! With a record-breaking drop in temperature across the Lower Mainland, hummingbirds are coming into Wildlife Rescue Association (WRA) in record numbers with cold-induced injuries. Common winter injuries include frostbitten and damaged...

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Hummingbirds a Frequent Sight in the Winter!

Posted December 7, 2021 by Vindi Sekhon

Hummingbirds – a crowd favourite, miniature acrobats that dart and dip, hunting for high-energy foods. Although these tiny birds weigh less than a loonie (averaging between 3 and 6 grams), hummingbirds need to be almost constantly eating. Hummingbirds flap their...

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Common Nighthawk and How to Help!

Posted October 8, 2021 by Vindi Sekhon

Known to be special birds that spend much of their time in certain parts of British Columbia, Nighthawks are essential to our environment. Even though they might not be easy to find due to their nocturnal habits, these birds contribute...

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Protect Local Wildlife from Window Strikes

Posted August 30, 2021 by Vindi Sekhon

Every year, billions of birds migrate across North America. Herons, Sandpipers, Cranes, and even hummingbirds all migrate to escape the cold Canada’s winters bring. Unfortunately, many of their journeys have been disrupted by the wreckage from wildfires, forcing them to...

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