An adult Red-tailed Hawk presented to the Wildlife Medical Clinic after being found on the side of a highway. The finder was concerned the hawk had been hit by a car and might have a… Read More >
Every year the Wildlife Medical Clinic receives several patients suffering because of fishing gear that has been left behind, like this barred owl who was found badly tangled and hanging by one wing from fishing… Read More >
At the beginning of each school year, applications open for undergraduate and veterinary students to become care team members for our patients. We are so excited about the large turnout we received this year! Almost 120… Read More >
Marine Life vs. Plastic “The really sad thing about this is that they’re eating plastic thinking it’s food,” says a marine biologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration named Mathew Savoca, of seabirds and… Read More >
Marine Life vs. Plastic “The really sad thing about this is that they’re eating plastic thinking it’s food,” says a marine biologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration named Mathew Savoca, of seabirds and… Read More >
Bird Justice – Migratory birds and the laws that protect them In April of this year, five men were indicted by a federal grand jury for alleged baiting and luring of migratory birds on guided… Read More >
Bird Justice – Migratory birds and the laws that protect them In April of this year, five men were indicted by a federal grand jury for alleged baiting and luring of migratory birds on guided… Read More >
While the weather may not agree, the wild animals of Illinois seem to have decided that springtime is here! Our clinic is once again filling with orphaned infant and juvenile animals in need of care…. Read More >
Nesting season for most Illinois wild bird species ranges from early March to the end of August. There is a surprising variety of strategies for nesting among different species. For example, Belted Kingfishers build nests… Read More >
What is an invasive species? According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, an invasive species is one that is not native to a particular ecosystem and that does or is likely to cause harm to the environment… Read More >
