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Volunteer Meeting Postponed

owlsnestsanctuaryforwildife / June 5, 2016

Due to tropical storm Colin we have postponed our volunteer interest meeting originally schedule for tomorrow night. We will share the new details once they have been finalized.

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We have had the pleasure of raising and releasing FOUR Red Shoulder Hawk chicks, with the help of our incredible partners at @natureworldwildliferescue 🤗 These four babies were the only ones we had to pull; we were able to renest over 25 babies, allowing them to be reunited with their natural parents 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fly free (now big) babies!!! 😊⛅️ #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #photography #wild #animals #naturelovers #outdoors #adventure #photooftheday #instagood #natgeo #conservation #love #cute #protectourplanet #saveourwildlife #world #photographer #animallover #animalphotographer #animallove #wildlifeplanet #cuteanimals #florida #animalplanet #adorable

This little momma wants to ask you all to please not use rat traps!!! 😢 Sticky pads and poison too! These types of “pest” control often have unintended consequences on wildlife! This poor girl had the trap close on her head—cracking her skull and causing severe neurological damage 😭 all because she was hungry and wanted a free meal! 🥺 Poison causes animals to slowly and painfully bleed out internally, leaving us with little we can do to help! Sticky pads often attract birds whose wings get caught on the sticky surface—if their feathers get pulled, their rehab process is long as they cannot be released until their feathers grow back and they can fly! ⛅️ There are plenty of HUMANE options for rodent control! Thank you to the good samaritans who called us about this squirrel and were so willing and eager to help!!! 💗 We appreciate people like you! 🤗 #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #photography #wild #animals #naturelovers #outdoors #adventure #photooftheday #instagood #natgeo #conservation #love #cute #protectourplanet #saveourwildlife #world #photographer #animallover #animalphotographer #animallove #wildlifeplanet #cuteanimals #florida #animalplanet #adorable 📸 photo credit to @jtroncoso0825

This baby alligator 🐊 found himself in a precarious position when he managed to crawl under a fence, travel across an entire back yard and then wedge himself between a shed and a fence 😱 If you look closely, you can see 👀 how tightly he is wedged in there and had no idea how to get himself back out! 🤨 Time is of the essence anytime a baby alligator is separated from mom; not only do they dehydrate 💧 quickly, they are also very vulnerable to predators and are counting on mom for protection. 💪🏼 One of our volunteers, Kelly, got there very quickly to rescue the animal and assess its condition. After being medically cleared by our director, we released him back to his home the same day. 🤗As you can see from, he was quite feisty and ready to go home! 😜 #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #photography #wild #animals #naturelovers #outdoors #adventure #photooftheday #instagood #natgeo #conservation #love #cute #protectourplanet #saveourwildlife #world #photographer #animallover #animalphotographer #animallove #wildlifeplanet #cuteanimals #florida #animalplanet #adorable 📸 Thank you to Kelley for the great shots!!! 👍🏼

We don’t know how we got so lucky!!!! 🙉🍀 We are beyond excited to announce the newest addition to our wildlife family, NITRO!!! This stunning ~8 week old pup is a melanistic Red Fox! 🦊 He has an over production of pigment causing his dark appearance! This little guy will be with us for the next few months for the rehab process and then become an ambassador animal with our rescue! 💗 He is unable to be released because he is extremely imprinted—we suspect someone tried to raise him before turning him loose to fend for himself 😢 He came to us scared, hungry, and dehydrated! Now he is spoiled with tons of toys and plenty of playtime! 🎾 He is receiving medical care with the best veterinarians at @buschgardens 🐶🐾 He will be trained with our director, Kris Porter, and a volunteer trainer who has worked extensively with various fox species! 🤗 We are so proud of how our organization is growing and we cannot wait to show off our new ambassador at future events!!! 😊 Thank you all for the incredible support! 🎉 photo credit to the amazing @dougdefelice for these stunning shots 📸 #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #photography #wild #animals #naturelovers #outdoors #adventure #photooftheday #instagood #natgeo #conservation #love #cute #protectourplanet #saveourwildlife #world #photographer #animallover #animalphotographer #animallove #wildlifeplanet #cuteanimals #florida #animalplanet #adorable

These two are some of our rehab patients! 🐰 They came to us injured and abandoned! The little guy on the left is a Cottontail, while the darker bunny on the right is a Marsh! 🙊 We love this awesome picture 📸 for comparison! These are two common species of rabbits here in FL 🌞🌴 and can be distinguished by certain key characteristics! The Marsh rabbit has shorter ears and stubbier legs! 👂🏻🦵🏼 They are also a dark chocolate color. As their name suggests, they prefer a more wet and swampy environment! 💧 #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #photography #wild #animals #naturelovers #outdoors #adventure #photooftheday #instagood #natgeo #conservation #love #cute #protectourplanet #saveourwildlife #world #photographer #animallover #animalphotographer #animallove #wildlifeplanet #cuteanimals #florida #animalplanet #adorable 🤗 Thank you to our volunteer, Jessica, for the awesome photo! 💗

We are FAWNing over these baby deer 😍 These adorable little creatures each came to us with a unique story, most being left to fend for themselves after mom passed—two were abandoned after their mom was hit by a car 😢 This is such an important reminder to be aware of your surroundings when driving and to please 🛑 stop for wildlife! You not only save one life, but very often TWO 🤗 Another important reminder when you come across a baby deer is to make sure it is truly abandoned ✅ Many times their mom will leave them in a safe location and not return for extended periods of time throughout the day! This is to avoid giving away the location of the baby to predators! If you suspect a fawn is abandoned, please contact your local rehabber for advice and assistance! 😊 —> be sure to swipe to check out all the pictures of our FIVE babies 💗 #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #photography #wild #animals #naturelovers #outdoors #adventure #photooftheday #instagood #natgeo #conservation #love #cute #protectourplanet #saveourwildlife #world #photographer #animallover #animalphotographer #animallove #wildlifeplanet #cuteanimals #florida #animalplanet #adorable 📸 Special thank to our volunteer, Candy, for the great pictures

📢 ***BIG ANNOUNCEMENT*** 📢 We would like to proudly introduce our new Gopher Tortoise ambassador!!! 🎉 This beautiful female came to us several months back after being badly chewed by a dog 😢 It took us quite to time to stabilize her and get her back on her feet—but after the rehab process, we realized that this girl would never be able to get released back to the wild because the front part of her carapace had been torn off and unable to be repaired. She would never be able to retract her head and hide within her shell, making her extremely susceptible to predation! So we went through the process of getting official licensing and paperwork to keep her as a permanent resident 🐢 Gopher Tortoises are of special concern in Florida because not only are they our official state tortoise, but also play a huge role in our ecosystem by digging crescent-shaped burrows that provide homes for over 400 other species!!! We feel so honored and lucky to call this girl our own! 🤗💗 Now to the good stuff!!! WE NEED ALL OF YOU, to help us pick a NAME for her (serious suggestions *only*). Here is how it works: We are selling raffle tickets for $2 and each purchase allows you to contribute one name suggestion! We will be selling these tickets at Shark Con (http://shark-con.com) this weekend, July 13th and 14th 🦈 Purchase a ticket and give us the copy with your name suggestion written on the back. Unable to come to Shark Con?! 🖥 Purchase raffle tickets ONLINE at our website (https://owlsnestsanctuaryforwildlife.com/donate/) through our Paypal account found under the “donate” tab. Be sure to note that you are buying a raffle ticket and leave your name suggestion and your email in the “special instructions” section and we will send you a virtual copy of your raffle ticket! The raffle closes at the end of July!!! A name will be drawn on August 1st and the winner will get to name our Gopher Tortoise and get a big shoutout on our social media accounts when we announce her official name! 😊 Please know that ONSW reserves the right to deny any name suggestion deemed to be a joke or inappropriate.

This not-so-little-anymore Great Horned owl was the one and only GH owlet that we had to pull and rehabilitate this year! 🤗 We have gotten a lot of calls for GH owlets and we have been able to RENEST over 20 babies—successfully reuniting them with their natural parents and keeping them in the wild where they belong! 💗 This little guy had extenuating circumstances requiring him to be rehabbed. We were able to successfully stabilize him while he was just a wee, white puff-ball! 🤣 Our veterinary partners @buschgardens were instrumental in helping us get this owlet back on his feet! 😍 Then, thanks to our amazing partners @natureworldwildliferescue, we were able to get him transferred and start practicing hunting and flying ⛅️ Yesterday, this magnificent owl was able to be released on wildlife conservation land where he will be able to live out his days wild and free! 🦉 Thank you to our amazing volunteers, Deanna and Mike, for the great release pictures 📸 —> swipe to see the video of this guy flying off ☺️ #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #photography #wild #animals #naturelovers #outdoors #adventure #photooftheday #instagood #natgeo #conservation #love #cute #protectourplanet #saveourwildlife #world #photographer #animallover #animalphotographer #animallove #wildlifeplanet #cuteanimals #florida #animalplanet #adorable

It’s that time of year again!!! ⏰ Baby squirrel season is upon us! 🐿 The first thing to do if you find one of these precious creatures is attempt to reunite with mom if the baby is healthy 💗 If weather permits, put them in a safe container at the base of the tree and watch them from a distance. Play “baby squirrel sounds” on your phone to attract the mom—this can be found on YouTube 📢 Allow time for the mom to return and retrieve her baby! If she doesn’t come back within 2 hours or the baby is found to be sick/injured contact your local wildlife rehabber immediately, like @owlsnestsanctuaryforwildlife at call or text (813) 598-5926 🤗 The most important thing with baby squirrels, and most baby mammals, is keeping them warm!!!! 🔥 As they cannot regulate their own body temperature yet, warm up a water bottle in the microwave (make sure it won’t burn or overheat them) and wrap it in a blanket for them to snuggle with!!! Or fill and old sock with rice and do the same! Putting a blanket-lined container on a heating pad set to low/medium also works 👍🏼 Please do not ever attempt to give the baby any food/water as they could easily aspirate and cause life-threatening conditions! And as always, thank you to all of you for caring so much and making our work possible ✨ #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #photography #wild #animals #naturelovers #outdoors #adventure #photooftheday #instagood #natgeo #conservation #love #cute #protectourplanet #saveourwildlife #world #photographer #animallover #animalphotographer #animallove #wildlifeplanet #cuteanimals #florida #animalplanet #adorable

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