Messinger Woods Wildlife Care and Education Center

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Western New York's Largest Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital, located in the rolling hills of Holland,

We are an all- volunteer, not-for-profit corporation designed to achieve excellence in the field of Wildlife Rehabilitation. Messinger Woods is dedicated to running a hospital and treatment facility strictly for wildlife rehabilitation and leading an educational center for the benefit of all.

11/05/2026

In early September, we posted about this beautiful Mourning Dove who underwent suturing of a laceration caused by a cat attack.

Today we are happy to share that following almost two months of recovery, they were finally free to go! The healing took some time and every minute was worth it ♥️

10/30/2026

Last weekend, we got a call from West Falls about a little Screech owl resting inside the rafters of a home being remodeled. The finders didn't see him in there when the windows were all put in, complicating any exit strategy he may have had.

One of our licensed rehabilitators came not long after the call to vacate this beautiful bird from their hideaway. He was found to be dehydrated and was brought into homecare for a couple of days to get some hydration and a couple of good meals before being released.

He was anxious to be home again and took right off for the trees! Hopefully he learned his lesson and we won't find him squatting in any more buildings 🦉🦉🦉

10/30/2026

10/19/2026

If we didn't have passionate, hardworking, dedicated volunteers, we wouldn't have this incredible organization! Saturday was a beautiful fall day to come together with many of these men and women for our annual Volunteer Appreciation picnic. We are so grateful for our Messinger Woods family ♥️

10/17/2026

A lot of our volunteers and at home wildlife rehabilitators go to great lengths to rescue and rehabilitate the animals that come into our care! Recently, two of our rehabilitators traveled to the Wyoming Correctional Facility to pick up a goose with a traumatic wing injury. We appreciate all that you do!

10/15/2026

Thank you to our members and volunteers for coming out to our first ever Meet and Greet! We enjoyed sharing our stories with you and introducing some of our ambassador animals. We love engaging with the community and appreciate your questions and enthusiasm ♥️

10/12/2026

We are so proud of Mary-Ann and happy we could be there to help!!

A bald eagle that took flight across two lanes of traffic on the I-90 is now recovering at the SPCA, after a wildlife rehabilitator and a state trooper worked together to rescue the injured bird.

10/12/2026

Last week we received a call about a Bald Eagle down along the I-90 near Irving, NY. One of our licensed rehabilitators lives nearby and was able to meet New York State Trooper Robert Garbacz on scene where this eagle was spotted to check out the situation. The eagle was captured and brought to The SPCA Serving Erie County, NY for care.

This beautiful bird was found to have some tail feathers missing and a maggot infestation in that area. They are currently under the care of the amazing Wildlife Department at the SPCA and will continue to be monitored there for the time being.

Thank you to the original caller who took the time to reach out, our rehabilitator who took time out of her own day to go capture this eagle, the trooper who helped to contain them and the staff and volunteers at the SPCA who have a big job ahead of them to help this bird heal. It truly takes a village to make this happen, and we're grateful for the teamwork ♥️🦅♥️

10/07/2026

Did you know that you can become a Messinger Woods Member for only $20 a year or $30 for the whole family? All proceeds go towards our year-round work of rehabilitating sick and orphaned wild animals in WNY.

Thank you for your continued support!

Go to our website at www.messingerwoods.org for all the details!

Address

P. O. Box 508
Orchard Park, NY
14127

Telephone

716-345-4239

Website

http://www.messingerwoods.org/

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