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Trapped Squirrel Is Returned to the Wild

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by The SPCA Serving Erie County on February 21, 2012 ( What's New )

Approximately one month ago, the erie county SPCA received a call from a concerned citizen regarding a gray squirrel that had gotten his toes caught in a wire hanger supporting a bird feeder.  An SPCA rescue agent cut the wire to bring the squirrel to the shelter, but removing the wire from the toes was tricky.  The entrapment caused damage to the toes to the extent that three of the tips of the toes had to be surgically removed.  The squirrel made a complete recovery at the SPCA and was released back into the yard, which is now free from wire hangers!

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Birding at Joseph Davis State Park with Audubon

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by CFGB Super Administrator on February 13, 2012

Join Buffalo Audubon Society Naturalist Tom Kerr for a walk through the park in search of  migrating birds.

For details, visit http://www.buffaloaudubon.org/.

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Foxes, Birds, and More... Oh My!

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by Hawk Creek Wildlife Center on February 08, 2012 ( What's New )

FoxLearn how to lend a helping hand and provide proper emergency treatment to injured, orphaned, and distressed wildlife living in your community.  Hawk Creek Wildlife Center’s Spring Wildlife Rehabilitation Course is an intensive eight hour learning experience being offered to the public Saturday and Sunday, March 10 and 11, 2012 from 12:00 to 4:00 PM.  This special course is taught by licensed wildlife rehabilitators sharing over 25 years of real-life experience, up-to-date technical information, incredible stories, and invaluable wisdom.

The course is open to adults, age sixteen or older, preparing to take the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation wildlife rehabilitation exam or just interested in expanding their knowledge.  Through the course, participants will:

  • Acquire skills in local wildlife species identification, natural history, nutrition, and animal behavior.
  • Build a strong foundation of general procedures for stress reducing, capture, and release techniques.
  • Stay on top of current developments in the field to ensure the humane treatment of wildlife.
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WILD about Winter Discovery Camp at Tifft

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by CFGB Super Administrator on February 04, 2012

What do you think animals do in winter?  What do you like to do? Exploration of nature in winter is full of surprises and lots of fun too.  Daily snack provided.  Please bring lunch in a reusable container.

  • For ages 5-8.
  • Members: $90 per child
  • Non-Members: $100 per child
  • Pre-registration required. Register online or call 896-5200, ext. 201. Registration Deadline:  February 14
  • Late pick-up: 3:45 – 5:00 PM at $5 per half hour, per day.  Arrangements must be made at the time of pre-registration.

For more information, call (716) 825-6397 or visit: http://www.sciencebuff.org/tifft-nature-preserve/.

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Wildlife Rehabilitation Course with Hawk Creek

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by CFGB Super Administrator on February 03, 2012

LEARN HOW TO LEND WILDLIFE A HELPING HAND and provide proper emergency treatment to injured, orphaned, and distressed wildlife living in your community. Hawk Creek’s Fall Wildlife Rehabilitation Course is an intensive eight hour learning experience taught by licensed wildlife rehabilitators sharing over 25 years of real-life experience, up-to-date technical information, and incredible stories.

  • Course is open to adults, 16 years of age and older preparing to take the NYSDEC wildlife rehabilitation exam or just interested in expanding their knowledge.
  • Pre-registration is required. $100 per person.

Visit www.hawkcreek.org for registration info.

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