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This beauty is the first ever Buff-breasted Sandpiper we have seen in our Center. In fact, they don't even spend much ti...
08/22/2026

This beauty is the first ever Buff-breasted Sandpiper we have seen in our Center. In fact, they don't even spend much time in United States. It was making the long trip from the Arctic across the globe to where it would have wintered in South America. But something halted its migratory journey.

The client who found the sandpiper this morning noticed that it was unable to fly. It runs around well, but its right wing is drooping. Once it is stable, we will take radiographs to uncover the extent of its injuries.

Happy ! Tiger Salamanders spend most of their time underground, especially in dry parts of the season like we are in ri...
08/22/2026

Happy ! Tiger Salamanders spend most of their time underground, especially in dry parts of the season like we are in right now, so you are most likely to see them during their breeding season in the spring.

Help us thank Nova and Luke for being advocates for wildlife and raising money for WRC at their lemonade stand! They rai...
08/20/2026

Help us thank Nova and Luke for being advocates for wildlife and raising money for WRC at their lemonade stand! They raised $83.30, one cup of lemonade and cookie at a time.

Do you want to help their donation go even further? Visit wrcmn.org/donate to match their gift.

If you saw the Red-headed Woodpecker we posted a few days ago, you might have noticed it lacked the distinct tri-color p...
08/19/2026

If you saw the Red-headed Woodpecker we posted a few days ago, you might have noticed it lacked the distinct tri-color pattern these birds are known for. That is because that patient is a juvenile and lacking the bold plumage it will grow into next year. We are pleased to update you that it is doing well in our "cage rest" ward, although we are still keeping a close eye on the slow improvement of its neurological symptoms.

We admitted another Red-headed Woodpecker yesterday. This is an adult, and this photo from its exam gives a good look at the classic black, white, and red plumage.

Is there anything better than watermelon in August?Yes, watching thin orphaned babies grow into healthy mini-adults. ...
08/18/2026

Is there anything better than watermelon in August?

Yes, watching thin orphaned babies grow into healthy mini-adults.

Happy national nonprofit day! WRC is a 501(c)(3) with a huge mission: to provide quality medical care and rehabilitation...
08/17/2026

Happy national nonprofit day! WRC is a 501(c)(3) with a huge mission: to provide quality medical care and rehabilitation to injured, sick, and orphaned wildlife, and share our knowledge with the people who care about them.

Please take a moment to donate online or send a check. This Red Fox kit is being released tonight because people like you helped fund her care. Your gift ensures WRC can continue our lifesaving work for the next animal in need.

These jaws are powerful! From this angle you might think this is a Snapping Turtle, but this is a Northern Map Turtle. F...
08/17/2026

These jaws are powerful! From this angle you might think this is a Snapping Turtle, but this is a Northern Map Turtle. Females are twice as large as males, and as carnivores they use these jaws to crush mollusks and crustaceans they catch in the water.

This amazing patient is the definition of tough. She survived being hit by a car, but sustained multiple shell and pelvis fractures that required surgical repair. After 74 days at WRC, she was released back home in Stillwater on Friday!

Tonight we will be releasing the first two of our young Chimney Swifts, and you are invited to watch the release!Where: ...
08/16/2026

Tonight we will be releasing the first two of our young Chimney Swifts, and you are invited to watch the release!

Where: Mahtomedi High School - 8000 75th St N, Mahtomedi, MN 55115
When: Tonight. We recommend arriving by 8pm to get settled before our patients are released at 8:10pm.

DUE TO CONSTRUCTION in the area, the main entrance to the school is closed. We recommend entering west of the school (near St. Andrews Lutheran Church).

Every year, the juvenile swifts that come to WRC are released into a large migratory flock that gathers at an old smokestack atop Mahtomedi High School. This particular flock is made up of thousands of birds, and you will enjoy watching them catching bugs in the sky before flying into the smokestack to roost.

Plan to be at the chimney with some camp chairs and binoculars to see the tornado of tiny birds diving into the smokestack. We are grateful to the Mahtomedi Public School district for welcoming us back each year and for keeping such an important site for these birds standing and accessible to them.

Can't make it tonight? Stay tuned for other upcoming public releases yet this summer.

08/16/2026

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Check out this cool species Dr. Bailie admitted today! This is a juvenile Red-headed Woodpecker, a species in steep popu...
08/15/2026

Check out this cool species Dr. Bailie admitted today! This is a juvenile Red-headed Woodpecker, a species in steep population decline.

This bird is sitting so nicely during its admit exam because it is another victim of a window collision.

Dr. Bailie worked in our treatment room previously when she was a student. Now that she has graduated, we are excited to welcome her back as a veterinary intern to continue learning alongside our veterinary team.

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2530 Dale Street North
Roseville, MN
55113

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Thursday 10am - 6pm
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