Wildlife Rescue League

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Wildlife Rescue League is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization organization of wildlife rehabilitators & volunteers whose mission is to support the rehabilitation of sick, injured and orphaned wildlife, and through education, to foster their appreciation.

Our final stop this month for this series (though you should continue exploring our wild and beautiful state!) is Breaks...
06/23/2026

Our final stop this month for this series (though you should continue exploring our wild and beautiful state!) is Breaks Interstate Park! Straddling southwest Virginia and Eastern Kentucky, this enormous 4500 acre park features some of the most dramatic landscapes on this side of the Mississippi!

It also features some fairly unique fauna-you can expect to find scarlet tanagers, yellow-billed cuckoos, and great crested flycatchers! Make sure to visit this summer and enjoy an evening concert put on by their local whip-poor-wills!

Today we’re spotlighting three WRL volunteers - Kirsten Hampshire, Jennifer Rokasky, and Casey Nolan!Kirsten, Jennifer, ...
06/18/2026

Today we’re spotlighting three WRL volunteers - Kirsten Hampshire, Jennifer Rokasky, and Casey Nolan!

Kirsten, Jennifer, and Casey have a combined 15 years of volunteer service between them! Kirsten has been volunteering for a year and a half as a transporter, Jennifer for six and a half years as a helpline volunteer and assisting Volunteer Coordinator Linda with volunteer screening calls - as well as currently serving on the Board of Directors, and Casey has been volunteering for nearly 8 years - serving on the Board of Directors, coordinating the Trifecta lecture series, helping with helpline volunteer training, and working as a helpline volunteer.

We thank Kirsten, Jennifer, and Casey for all they’ve done to help wildlife in need! Read more about their contributions here: 🔗bit.ly/WRLVSKH2 🔗bit.ly/WRLVSJR 🔗bit.ly/WRLVSCN

As we continue meandering through the Commonwealth on our bird watching tour, we invite you to stop at the Great Dismal ...
06/16/2026

As we continue meandering through the Commonwealth on our bird watching tour, we invite you to stop at the Great Dismal Swamp. We know, we know-the name sounds anything but appealing! But, did you know the Great Dismal Swamp is designated a Globally Important Bird Area? It is one of the best birding spots in the state with over 200 species identified within its massive 112,000 acres!

You’re still in time to enjoy the peak birding season at this wildlife refuge as it spans from April through June-let’s go spot some prairie warblers and barred owls, shall we?! With miles of trails to explore, and plenty of water to paddle through, you’re sure to find some pretty spectacular sights!

Check out this heartwarming local wildlife success story! Two Great Horned Owl owlets that fell from their nest at Huntl...
06/11/2026

Check out this heartwarming local wildlife success story!

Two Great Horned Owl owlets that fell from their nest at Huntley Meadows Park were safely reunited with their parents thanks to the efforts of Wildlife Rescue League volunteers, especially Linda Fiedler who was instrumental in this rescue, Billy Adam Rios, Huntley Meadows Park staff, and park users who reported the birds. We also want to thank Dr. Belinda Burwell of Wildlife Vet Care for examining the owlets and caring for them until they could be renested and Darrel Sheridan, the owner of Sheridan Tree Experts in Culpeper, who was able to renest the owlets. The young owls successfully fledged in mid-May and are now flying on their own. Check out the full story from FFXnow: bit.ly/WRLFFXOwl

Photo credit: Wildlife Rescue League and Billy Rios

Did you know that you can spot roughly 400 bird species in Virginia over the course of a year? In this brief series, we’...
06/09/2026

Did you know that you can spot roughly 400 bird species in Virginia over the course of a year? In this brief series, we’re going to present the best spots throughout the state to fill your bird bingo card starting this summer!

For the first post-we’d be remiss if we didn’t start with the statewide Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trails that consist of 65 loop trails across Virginia’s mountains, coast and Piedmont regions. The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation maintains maps of each loop with descriptions of the activities available at each destination. You can search for locations near you or plan a trip across the state! Some local favorites here in Northern Virginia include Burke Lake Park, Lake Accotink, and Royal Lake Park. From nesting Bald Eagles to Osprey to Great Blue Herons, these parks are teeming with life!

What NOVA parks are your favorite?

🌿 June is Great Outdoors Month! 🌿There's no better time to get outside and explore the wild spaces that make Virginia so...
06/04/2026

🌿 June is Great Outdoors Month! 🌿

There's no better time to get outside and explore the wild spaces that make Virginia so special. From neighborhood parks and local trails to sprawling wildlife refuges and mountain overlooks, our state offers countless opportunities to connect with nature and observe wildlife in their natural habitats.

In the next few weeks, we're taking flight with special birdwatching content highlighting some of Virginia's best birding destinations. Whether you're an experienced birder or simply enjoy spotting wildlife on your outdoor adventures, we'll share places across the Commonwealth where you can discover incredible bird species and enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors.

Grab your binoculars and join us as we explore Virginia, one birding hotspot at a time! 🐦

Our communities are homes to more than just people - they're home to local wildlife, too!When a red fox family chose a d...
06/02/2026

Our communities are homes to more than just people - they're home to local wildlife, too!

When a red fox family chose a den beneath his front porch, Annandale resident Dan embraced the opportunity to observe them from a respectful distance. Over time, he captured incredible moments, including a watchful mother fox standing atop his car while her kits gathered below.

By giving the foxes space and allowing them to raise their young undisturbed, Dan demonstrated what peaceful coexistence with wildlife can look like.

Foxes are an important part of Virginia's ecosystem, and encounters like these offer a reminder that sharing our neighborhoods with wildlife is not only possible, but often rewarding.

Thank you, Dan, for documenting this beautiful family and helping create a wildlife-friendly community. 🦊

Wildlife Rescue League has a number of exciting events coming up this year! Please come visit our booth or join us for t...
05/28/2026

Wildlife Rescue League has a number of exciting events coming up this year! Please come visit our booth or join us for these educational opportunities - we’re looking forward to seeing you there!

For the third time, Dr. Todd Rimkus and his team have stepped in to help protect turtles during major pond retrofit proj...
05/26/2026

For the third time, Dr. Todd Rimkus and his team have stepped in to help protect turtles during major pond retrofit projects in Northern Virginia, and the impact has been incredible. 🐢💚

Working through Marymount University and Hawksbill Hope Adventures, Dr. Rimkus recently completed the Willow Lake Retrofit Project. With over 20 days of preparation and trapping, nearly 200 turtles safely rescued and relocated.

This marks the third large-scale rescue effort led by Dr. Rimkus and his team:
🐢 Lucasville Retrofit Project in partnership with Wildlife Rescue League (Manassas): 1,000+ turtles rescued
🐢 Ashby Pond Project: ~100 turtles rescued
🐢 Willow Lake Retrofit Project: nearly 200 turtles rescued

That brings the total number of turtles saved to nearly 1,400.

One especially exciting discovery during the Willow Lake project was the unusually high number of musk turtles found. In a typical rescue of this size, only a few musk turtles might be expected, but this project safely relocated 35 musk turtles, along with snapping turtles, painted turtles, and several other native species.

Dr. Rimkus shared that while no future projects are officially planned yet, conversations are already underway with several counties to help protect turtles earlier in the planning process, where conservation efforts can make the biggest difference.

We’re so grateful to Dr. Rimkus, the volunteers, and every partner helping wildlife stay safe during development projects throughout our region. 💚

Did you know Virginia is home to some incredibly rare wildlife species? 🦇🐺🦅Home to elusive species like the Virginia Big...
05/21/2026

Did you know Virginia is home to some incredibly rare wildlife species? 🦇🐺🦅

Home to elusive species like the Virginia Big-Eared bat, the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee, and the Shenandoah salamander these animals play an important role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. But habitat loss, human activity, disease, and climate pressures continue to threaten their survival.

Protecting wildlife starts with understanding it. Every species, no matter how rare, helps keep nature in balance.

Learn more about some of Virginia’s rare wildlife and the challenges they face here: bit.ly/WRLARA

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PO Box 704
Falls Church, VA
22040

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Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 9am - 7pm

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+17034400800

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