Napa Wildlife Rescue

Napa Wildlife Rescue Napa Wildlife Rescue is permitted to rescue, rehabilitate and release wildlife back to the Napa wild. All rehabilitators have advanced certified training.
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What We Do:
NWR is the only organization permitted by the California Fish and Wildlife to rescue, rehabilitate and reunite/release wildlife in Napa County. Every year we work with well over a thousand orphaned or injured wildlife, with the goal of returning them to their wild lives. Some of the most frequently rescued, rehabilitated and released birds include songbirds woodpeckers, quail, dove, c

rows, ravens, pheasant, wild turkey, owls, eagles, hawks, falcons, vultures and songbirds. Mammals include squirrels, jackrabbits, deer fawn, raccoons, opossums, foxes, bats, coyotes, and bobcats. The rehabilitation process starts when members of the public bringing orphaned, kidnapped, ill, injured, or distressed wildlife to the Silverado Veterinary Hospital, which is currently our intake center. Trained WRCNC staff and volunteers check the hospital for animals (three times a day in high season and once a day in low season) and animals are transported to the appropriate species rehabilitator. Healthy animals are released back into their native habitats in accordance with strict species-specific release protocol. NWR works closely with animal agencies, county and state park systems, and law enforcement agencies such as the Department of Fish and Wildlife in Napa County, and the greater bay area. We also network with other rehabilitation centers exchanging information pertaining to wildlife care. Our organization is dedicated and committed to the animals in our community by continually expanding our education to improve the care given.

We currently have twelve barn owls in care at various stages of development!
06/04/2026

We currently have twelve barn owls in care at various stages of development!

Our hearts break for every bird that we receive who has been dyed for a gender reveal celebration. The toxic fumes compr...
06/03/2026

Our hearts break for every bird that we receive who has been dyed for a gender reveal celebration. The toxic fumes compromise their lungs, they’ve ingested poison while preening their feathers, they’ve been rejected by flocks, and they are more vulnerable to prey. There are so many alternatives for a celebration of life, we don’t need to hurt animals along the way.

Bria is one of our wildlife rescuers who always impresses us with her care, grit, and intuition about wildlife. Recently...
06/02/2026

Bria is one of our wildlife rescuers who always impresses us with her care, grit, and intuition about wildlife. Recently, when a fawn was in need, it was Bria who showed up and handled a delicate situation with care. After being called in, Bria found a trembling fawn who was trapped inside a fenced yard. The efforts to remove the fawn had fatigued the little one so much that it had collapsed in the underbrush. Bria assessed the situation, knowing her safety and the fawn's safety were paramount. She was able to crawl into the underbrush, lift the fawn into her arms, and walk the fawn towards the gate. There, waiting on the other side, was the worried mother doe. Bria let the fawn gently down, who ran towards her mother and immediately started nursing. A successful reunite, thanks to Bria!

THANK YOU!Because of YOU, we officially met our (Two) Million Mealworm May “Fill the Bills” goal!Together, our amazing c...
06/01/2026

THANK YOU!

Because of YOU, we officially met our (Two) Million Mealworm May “Fill the Bills” goal!

Together, our amazing community helped provide 2 million mealworms for the hungry songbirds in our care during one of our busiest baby seasons yet. These tiny patients arrive injured, orphaned, and in need of lots of high-protein food to grow strong.

This campaign was about so much more than mealworms. It was a reminder that when wildlife needs help, this community shows up. Every donation, share, and word of encouragement helped ensure our tiniest patients have the food they need to heal and grow.

From all of us at Napa Wildlife Rescue (and many very full little bellies), thank you for helping us fill the billss. We truly could not do this without you.

Baby season is keeping our songbird clinic BUSY, with patient intake already running higher than this time last year. Th...
05/30/2026

Baby season is keeping our songbird clinic BUSY, with patient intake already running higher than this time last year. Thanks to you, tiny bellies are being filled with the high-protein nutrition growing birds need to thrive. 💛

With just two days left, we are so close to reaching our Million Mealworm May goal! So far, you have helped us raise $9,195 of our $10,000 goal, leaving just $805 to go.

At $50 per packet with 10,000 mealworms each, we need just 17 more packets to reach our 2 million mealworm goal. During baby season, our songbird clinic can go through an entire packet in just ONE day!

https://napawildlife.app.neoncrm.com/forms/millionmealworms

Thank you to everyone who has donated, shared, and cheered us on. We are so grateful for this amazing community and all you do for Napa’s wildlife. ❤️

05/29/2026

Thank you to Linnaea for this inside peek into Baby Bird Season at the clinic!

We are nearing the end of our Million Mealworm May Campaign and we need your help to reach our goal! We are so close! Just a few days left to reach our goal!

Give today to help keep our Napa Valley songbirds’ bills and bellies full! We truly could not do this work without our supporters. From all of us at NWR - thank you, thank you, thank you!
https://napawildlife.app.neoncrm.com/forms/millionmealworms

Ever wonder about the intricacies of feather growth and function in owls? This baby barn own has a swollen elbow from fa...
05/28/2026

Ever wonder about the intricacies of feather growth and function in owls? This baby barn own has a swollen elbow from falling out of a palm tree. You can see the keratin sheaths (often called pin or blood feathers) with the new feathers peeking out. These protective tubes (present on all new feather growth across bird species) are made of a waxy protein that allow the delicate feathers to unfurl safely. Once the feathers are out, birds preen the tubes away.

How are owl feathers unique? Owl feathers are covered in a velvety down that absorbs sound, which is why owls are silent in flight. This silence not only allows owls to sneak up on their prey, but it also allows them to hear their prey, both essential features for these nocturnal hunters. Their facial feathers are tightly packed to act like parabolic reflectors, catching and directing faint sounds directly to the owl's hidden ear openings.

Some owls, like Great Horned Owls and screech owls, have delightful plumicorns on the top of their heads. These tufts of feathers are often confused for ears. Instead, plumicorns camouflage the owl and help with communication (think of human eyebrows), and have nothing to do with hearing. Owl ears are located behind their eyes and beneath their feathers, and in many species, the ears are placed at different heights which helps the owl pinpoint exact direction of sound.

Pretty neat, right? Thanks for reading!

The two sibling Great Horned Owls that we posted about last week weren’t the only ones falling out of trees! Last Saturd...
05/27/2026

The two sibling Great Horned Owls that we posted about last week weren’t the only ones falling out of trees! Last Saturday, a Wildlife Protector brought in another young Great Horned Owl who had ended up at the base of a tree in a busy park. After two days of the owl being in care and doing well, Carol Poole, NWR President, took off to find the tree the owl had fallen from. Turns out it was a redwood tree, a perfect place to raise an owl baby. It wasn’t long before Carol spotted an adult Great Horned Owl in the branches. It was decided the reunion would happen that evening!

The redwood tree was reached just after sunset by Carol Poole, John Tagliaferri (a.k.a. Tag, who would climb the tree), and Andrew Lincoln (assistant rescuer and photographer). As they approached, the adult owl flew off to a large fir tree at the end of the lane. Noise and chaos ensued as a murder of crows swarmed the owl! They were relentless and effective because the owl eventually flew back to the redwood tree and took cover. By the time John was ready to climb, it was quiet again. The team took a deep breath….

It was decided that Tag would ascend the tree by ladder with the owl, a basket, and a towel, giving him a safe place for the owl and a way to keep it calm as he climbed down. Once the owl was in the basket, Tag gently covered it with the towel, wished it well, and descended the ladder. As soon as he was on the ground, the young owl jumped out of the basket and onto a branch! When the rescuers left, the owl was on the branch, already camouflaged by the incoming night.

Until….

Early the next morning, Carol checked on the young owl. Alas, it had bounced out again! An early morning park maintenance crew arrived, and they were very excited about owl life in the park. They proposed putting a cautionary boundary around the tree to keep walkers from getting too close! Problem solved! The owl will continue to get checked on, and we hope that it has a magnificent life in the redwood tree at the park!

THANK YOU, wildlife heroes! Because of your incredible generosity, we are now less than $1,000 away from reaching our (T...
05/26/2026

THANK YOU, wildlife heroes!

Because of your incredible generosity, we are now less than $1,000 away from reaching our (Two) Million Mealworm May goal!

Thanks to you, the tiny patients in our songbird clinic will have the high protein meals they need to grow big and strong. We are now just TWENTY packets away from the finish line!

Can 20 wildlife friends help us finish strong? Every packet helps fill hungry bellies and gives our baby birds the care they need to thrive.

https://napawildlife.app.neoncrm.com/forms/millionmealworms

Thank you for believing in this work and for being such an important part of our rescue family.

TONIGHT!!!! The Fink is hosting Napa Wildlife Rescue for a night of BINGO and ALL proceeds raised will go towards our wo...
05/26/2026

TONIGHT!!!! The Fink is hosting Napa Wildlife Rescue for a night of BINGO and ALL proceeds raised will go towards our work with wildlife. It will be a fun time for $10 a card, plus there will be wild prizes! See you there!


Tuesday, May 26th, BINGO starts at 6pm!
The Fink, 530 Main Street, Napa, CA 94559

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P. O. Box 2571
Napa, CA
94558

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