Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation

Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation Hotline: (662) 612-6455
Non profit 501 (c) (3) wildlife rehabilitation center- Specializing in migratory birds and reptiles.

Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc. (MWR) was founded in 1995 to meet the increasing need for wildlife assistance in north Mississippi. MWR is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization assisting hundreds of injured and orphaned wild birds. MWR also offers a variety of education programs for community festivals, civic organizations and thousands of school children annually.

Update on Shaw 🦅 #26-831Shaw came to us after being grounded and struggling to survive. He had severe parasite issues, ...
08/20/2026

Update on Shaw 🦅 #26-831

Shaw came to us after being grounded and struggling to survive. He had severe parasite issues, including scaly leg mites and mange, along with an injury that left him in very poor condition.

We are happy to say he continues to make progress. A lot of the scabs have fallen off, and we are seeing new feather growth. He is currently going through a severe molt, but he continues to eat well.

We’ve also added more perching to encourage jumping and help build his muscle strength.

There is still a long road ahead for Shaw, but his will to survive continues to amaze us. ❤️🦅

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07/18/2026

This Bald Eagle has a long fight ahead.

He arrived with a serious injury and multiple parasites. If he survives, his recovery will take months.

Please keep him in your thoughts. If you’d like to help with his medical care, we’d be so grateful for your support. 🦅❤️

We had an amazing day at John F Anderson Library in Hernando today. We are very grateful to have been part of the First ...
07/10/2026

We had an amazing day at John F Anderson Library in Hernando today.

We are very grateful to have been part of the First Regional Libraries summer reading programs again this year. Inspiring and teaching all the enthusiastic kids and adults is so important in our ongoing mission to save native wildlife. Thank you

06/06/2026

The eastern screech owl
Back to the wild.

He had plenty to say about us testing his wings. We just wanted to make sure the little guy was ready to go.

Interesting fact: eastern screech owls can change the shape of their feathers to blend in almost perfectly with tree bark, making them incredibly hard to spot in the wild. 🦉

Don’t forget to sign up! Camp is a lot of fun and educational!
05/29/2026

Don’t forget to sign up! Camp is a lot of fun and educational!

🌿 Nature Explorers Summer Camp is just over ONE WEEK AWAY and look at this lineup!! 🌿

We are SO excited to introduce the passionate experts bringing each day of camp to life from June 8th–12th at the ARK Trails in Hernando. These aren't just speakers – they are dedicated, knowledgeable, and genuinely love sharing their world with kids. 👇

🌱 Plant Day – Habitat Harry (Harry Babb)
A native plant expert specializing in ecology and natural history of the Mid-South, Harry will take campers on a guided walk through ARK Trails to explore and discover the living world all around them!

🦋 Insect Day – The Fluttering Fanatics (Reba Wright & Karri McNeil)
DeSoto County Master Gardeners and butterfly-raising legends! Reba has been raising butterflies for 18 years, and together she and Karri are on a mission to plant a seed of curiosity in every kid they meet. Expect monarch caterpillars and SO many cool things to discover up close! 🐛

🐍 Reptile & Amphibian Day – MWR Executive Director Mykl Wallrath
Turtles, frogs, salamanders, snappers AND our beloved education ambassador Cornelius the corn snake! This day is going to be wild. 🐢🐸

🦉 Bird Day – MWR Education Director Kate Friedman
Kate brings years of bird education experience and she's bringing some very special guests. Keep an eye out for Marshmallow the Barred Owl, Hazelnut the Eastern Screech Owl, Athena the Barn Owl, or Koda the American Kestrel. 👀

🦌 Mammal Day – Melissa Gilbert
The perfect finale! Melissa founded North MS Mammal Rehab, is an expert in mammal rehabilitation, AND is a phenomenal wildlife photographer. Campers will tie together everything they've learned all week about the food web and energy flow in the most unforgettable way.

🎨 BONUS: Kids will take home special handcrafted items they make themselves throughout the week!

This is a one-of-a-kind experience with experts who truly care. Spots are still available but time is running out!

Sign your nature lover up TODAY!
👉 https://secure.givelively.org/event/mississippi-wildlife-rehabilitation-inc/nature-explorers-summer-camp-2026

📅 June 8–12 | 📍 ARK Trails, Hernando, MS | 🎒 Ages 8–12

Tag a parent who needs to see this! 🌎🐍🦋🦉

🌿 Nature Explorers Summer Camp is just over ONE WEEK AWAY and look at this lineup!! 🌿We are SO excited to introduce the ...
05/29/2026

🌿 Nature Explorers Summer Camp is just over ONE WEEK AWAY and look at this lineup!! 🌿

We are SO excited to introduce the passionate experts bringing each day of camp to life from June 8th–12th at the ARK Trails in Hernando. These aren't just speakers – they are dedicated, knowledgeable, and genuinely love sharing their world with kids. 👇

🌱 Plant Day – Habitat Harry (Harry Babb)
A native plant expert specializing in ecology and natural history of the Mid-South, Harry will take campers on a guided walk through ARK Trails to explore and discover the living world all around them!

🦋 Insect Day – The Fluttering Fanatics (Reba Wright & Karri McNeil)
DeSoto County Master Gardeners and butterfly-raising legends! Reba has been raising butterflies for 18 years, and together she and Karri are on a mission to plant a seed of curiosity in every kid they meet. Expect monarch caterpillars and SO many cool things to discover up close! 🐛

🐍 Reptile & Amphibian Day – MWR Executive Director Mykl Wallrath
Turtles, frogs, salamanders, snappers AND our beloved education ambassador Cornelius the corn snake! This day is going to be wild. 🐢🐸

🦉 Bird Day – MWR Education Director Kate Friedman
Kate brings years of bird education experience and she's bringing some very special guests. Keep an eye out for Marshmallow the Barred Owl, Hazelnut the Eastern Screech Owl, Athena the Barn Owl, or Koda the American Kestrel. 👀

🦌 Mammal Day – Melissa Gilbert
The perfect finale! Melissa founded North MS Mammal Rehab, is an expert in mammal rehabilitation, AND is a phenomenal wildlife photographer. Campers will tie together everything they've learned all week about the food web and energy flow in the most unforgettable way.

🎨 BONUS: Kids will take home special handcrafted items they make themselves throughout the week!

This is a one-of-a-kind experience with experts who truly care. Spots are still available but time is running out!

Sign your nature lover up TODAY!
👉 https://secure.givelively.org/event/mississippi-wildlife-rehabilitation-inc/nature-explorers-summer-camp-2026

📅 June 8–12 | 📍 ARK Trails, Hernando, MS | 🎒 Ages 8–12

Tag a parent who needs to see this! 🌎🐍🦋🦉

05/29/2026

Wiggly Wednesday at MWR 🪱🦗

Our adult Mississippi kites LOVE bugs this time of year. ❤️

We know things are expensive right now, but any little bit helps us keep these birds fed and cared for. If you’d like to support us, our wish list and donation links are in the comments below.

05/17/2026

Another baby of the year — a young Red-shouldered Hawk. This makes the 4th one we’ve gotten in so far that either left the nest too early or may have had something happen to the parents.

Red-shouldered hawks spend weeks learning from mom and dad after leaving the nest. Even when they can flutter and perch, they still depend on their parents to bring food and teach them how to survive. Sometimes storms, tree work, or other dangers interrupt that process.

We’ll do everything we can to try for a reunion first, and if that’s not possible, we’ll help this little one learn the hunting skills needed for a second chance back in the wild. 🦅

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