Tri County Wildlife Care

06/06/2026

Jennifer found this little Screech Owl on the ground and took it to TCWC for care. She had no idea what was wrong, but the bird refused to fly. We discovered that this Screech Owl had head trauma and an eye injury. Warmth, fluids and anti inflammatory medications got this bird eating and healing. It was clear that the eye would have some residual damage so the owl next went to Denise Montano to assure it was flighted and able to use a nest box. Screech Owls are cavity nesters so it is important that they are able to navigate in and out of a box. Owls hunt more with their ears and silent flight, so with one damaged eye if they show us they have survival skills, they may be released back to be wild and free. Thank you for supporting Tri County Wildlife Care and for your kindness to our wildlife neighbors.

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06/05/2026

Please do not evict bats this time of year because it most likely will orphan pups like these. A resident evicted bats and placed the pups outside on his woodpile. Fortunately he realized the parents flew off and did not return. These Big Brown Bat pups would not have survived. TCWC took them in and then turned to our local bat specialists at Nor Cal Bats. Corky Quirk and Michelle Peterson have extensive experience with bats and we appreciate all of their help. Big Brown Bats weigh .5 to 1.2 ounces and have a wingspan of 12-16 inches. These bats eat a huge amount of insects and are vital to agriculture. They can live up to 19 years in the wild. Brown bats breed in the Fall and the females store the s***m until Spring and usually give birth to twins in early June. These babies are lucky because the rescuer realized their value. We ask residents to wait until baby season is over and to call us at 209-283-3245 for advice. Thank you for supporting Tri County Wildlife Care and for your kindness to our wildlife neighbors.

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06/04/2026

06/03/2026

A kind lady in Stockton called TCWC after she discovered her dogs had cornered a baby crow who was too young to fly. Rayanna picked this bird up to evaluate it and return it to its family if at all possible. Crows live for many generations in family units with babies from prior years assisting with baby care in the current year. These crows are said to have the intelligence of a 7 year old and those of you with children know what trouble they can get into. Rayanna realized after a careful exam that this bird was healthy with no injuries so she placed him into a flight cage where he could get strength and confidence and fed him a high protein diet. After a couple of weeks, this young crow was returned to his family. Rayanna says several crows went immediately to him to welcome him home. We just love happy new beginnings!!! Thank you for supporting Tri County Wildlife Care and for your kindness to our wildlife neighbors.

06/01/2026

Sometimes doing the best job means transferring the job to someone who can do it better. Thanks to Sierra Wildlife Rescue and Jill, this little gray fox will get the best care possible. Jill has been working with wildlife as a volunteer for more than 30 years. She has the expertise, caging and team of helpers to keep this little kit healthy and wild. Last year Jill raised 16 foxes and 8 bobcats. This fox kit was the sole survivor after kind residents told us they believed coyotes had killed the rest of the family. He went right into our crate for food because he was starving. Foxes intentionally move closer to human habitats when they den to avoid coyotes. Gray foxes are much smaller than coyotes and compete for the same food. Foxes also use their ability to climb trees to avoid coyotes. We are so grateful to Jill and Sierra Wildlife Rescue for taking this fox to raise with other foxes in their care. Thank you for supporting Tri County Wildlife Care and for your kindness to our wildlife neighbors.

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05/31/2026

This little one landed on a porch, unsteady on his claws, he traveled to Tri County Wildlife Care. Despite his injuries, he attacks and shows the s***k to survive. Please call if you have questions about bringing in wildlife 209-283-3245. Thank you for your kindness to our wildlife neighbors. Pawspartners.org

05/28/2026

Shout out to Alisha who told us her dogs alerted her to this little Screech owl baby on the ground. This little one was cold and lethargic so we were glad she brought it to us for care. Warmth and hydration brought this Western Screech owl around to being active and responsive. This bird is in the capable hands of Denise Montano where it is self-feeding and well on his way back to freedom in the wild. Fragile babies find it difficult to cope with this prolonged cold and rain so please call 209-283-3245 if you have any doubt about bringing in wildlife for care. Thank you for supporting Tri County Wildlife Care and for your kindness to our wildlife neighbors.

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05/26/2026

This is a Northern Flying Squirrel in the capable hands of squirrel rehabber, Theodora Flory. When a felled tree killed mom, these babies went into the care of a kind man who fed this baby esbilac. This is not a diet we would feed and we ask that no food or water be given to wildlife because it may do them harm. As you can see, this girl is now hydrated and beginning to thrive. Northern Flying Squirrels are nocturnal with huge eyes and they live in forests where they can glide up to 65 feet between trees. Their main diet is fungus, but they also eat insects, fruit and lichens. They glide by spreading their skin flaps which stretch between front and back legs rather than truly flying and are important to seed dispersal throughout the forest. Thank you for supporting Tri County Wildlife Care and for your kindness to our wildlife neighbors.

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05/25/2026

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05/23/2026

FAWNS ARE COMING!!! Memorial Day weekend is when we begin getting calls from caring residents about fawns. Like most wildlife, deer will defend themselves and their fawns if needed. Here are some tips for coexistence-
* Keep control of your dogs, never allowing them to chase wildlife for their safety.
* Admire wildlife from a distance.
* Do not feed wildlife because it causes them to lose their fear which can lead to aggression or leave them vulnerable to harm. Feeding also helps spread disease, attracts predators and makes them sick. And it is also illegal.
* KEEP WILDLIFE WILD! Please call 209-283-3245 before you intervene.
Thank you for supporting Tri County Wildlife Care and for your kindness to our wildlife neighbors.

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