Fledgling Crow

This year we have already received more than 100 crows in our Wildlife Care Center! Most have prematurely fallen from their nests, like this young fledgling that fell from his nest and injured his leg. We placed him in a foot splint for five days and after removal he...

Four Juvenile Western Screech Owls

We are currently caring for four juvenile Western Screech Owls, and while they may look like siblings, they are not. Each of these orphaned owls fell from their nests in completely different areas. When each owl was found they were emaciated and needed care so we...

California Scrub Jays

We currently have nine California Scrub Jays in care at our Wildlife Care Center, including this baby and several who are almost ready to be released back into the wild. Commonly confused with the Blue Jay, California Scrub Jays are found on the West Coast, whereas...

What’s that critter? A Broad-footed Mole!

What could this critter possibly be? Why, it’s a Broad-footed mole that was found by a good Samaritan in San Carlos. The mole has a puncture wound on his paw and is currently being treated at our Wildlife Care Center. He’s expected to make a full recovery...

Nestling Black-Crowned Night Herons

We have four nestling black-crowned night herons currently in our care, including one with a fractured beak that has since healed very well. They were found by a good Samaritan at a correctional facility in Milpitas. At this young age, they go through a tremendous...

Western Gull & Fishing Debris

Unfortunately we frequently receive and treat seagulls who have negative interactions with fishing hooks and line. This is an x-ray and a photo of a Western Gull who arrived at PHS/SPCA with fishing hooks in his left wing and neck. We were able to safely remove the...