As we enter spooky season, the Wildlife Medical Clinic would like to share some ways to ensure the safety of wildlife around us. Join CiLiving and Sydney Oliveira, the Wildlife Medical Clinic Program Director, to learn about the impact of Palm Oil on wildlife and how to go about choosing environmentally conscious Halloween treats this […]
Category: Conservation
The North American Flyway
Every fall and spring, just like how thousands of students use the American highway system to return to home or school, hundreds of species of birds use a system of “flyways” to migrate according to the seasons. A flyway is an intricate pathway connecting all the regions birds use, including breeding, non-breeding, and staging areas. […]
Yard Safe Tips for Wildlife
WMC Program Coordinator Sydney Oliveira and Dr. Danielle Lang share tips to be mindful of wildlife safety as we move into Spring!
How to Love Your Wildlife Neighbors
February is the month when we show love to those who are important to us. Here are some ways to show love to the wildlife in your local neighborhood: 1. Provide a habitat that is welcoming to wildlife. You can attract wildlife to your property by ensuring the environment is welcoming to the animals. One […]
The Snowy Owl
As winter creeps in, bringing its brisk winds and snowy skies, this feature is about one animal who does not mind these chills! The snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) which is an Arctic species that periodically may be seen in Illinois during the winter months. Their characteristic white feathers and dark flecks are perfect in camouflaging […]
Winter Wildlife Word Search
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Fall Nature and Wildlife Word Search
Try your best at completing this word search with lots of fall words! Here are the answers for when you solve it!
Keep Unwanted Critters Away!
Dr. Sam Sander talks about the many ways to keep unwanted wildlife out of your homes during the colder months! https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/dont-play-opossum-keep-unwanted-critters-out-of-your-home/
Happy Goose Day from the Wildlife Medical Clinic at the University of Illinois
September 29th marks the annual Goose Day holiday! On this day, the Wildlife Medical Clinic wants to celebrate one of the largest and most populous of birds in the Urbana-Champaign area – the Canada goose. Every year, the Wildlife Medical Clinic sees 50 to 100 Canada geese brought to us by members of the public. […]
Welcome Back!
Here at the Wildlife Medical Clinic, we are all gearing up for the 2022 to 2023 academic school year as these summer months come to an end. This summer we had nearly 800 different patients brought to the clinic by members of the public, and this number will only continue to grow as the school […]