Winter in Northern California brings green hills, muddy boots, and a surprising amount of wildlife activity. While it may feel quieter outside, many animals are working hard to survive the cold, wet months—and the choices we make around our homes can make a big difference. Here’s how to be a great neighbor to wildlife this winter, while keeping your home (and pets) safe too. Clean Your Bird Feeders Bird feeders are a lifeline during winter, but they can also spread disease i

Read the story of Poppy and help us build her new enclosure. Introducing Poppy Poppy’s story begins the way many wildlife stories do—quietly, with good intentions, and with life-changing consequences. She was being raised as a “pet” in a local home. Someone saw a tiny bobcat kitten and thought love would be enough. But love, without knowledge, education, and proper medical care, can unintentionally cause harm. By the time Poppy arrived at WERC, she was in trouble. She was da

The number of domestic cats has tripled in the past 40 years. Today, more than 100 million feral and outdoor cats function as an invasive...

Spring is traditionally our busiest time; Last year's babies have been rehabilitated and released back in to the wild and the new crop of...

While spring is for the baby birds, winter is for the raptors. During winter food can become more difficult to for birds of prey to find....