RECORD BREAKING 2016 STATS
Chintimini treated 1,634 patients in 2016! A New Record!
The number of wild animal admissions to CWC varies each year, but over the past 5 years, we have averaged 1,386 patients per year, with a high of 1,634 animals in 2016. As our human population increases, and more habitat is encroached upon, we have experienced a steady increase in admissions.
To learn more about Animal Statistics at CWC, visit our website!
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BLOG UPDATES
Risk Assessment 101: The Call of the Turkey
It was late afternoon in mid-November when we received a call of an injured wild turkey just a few miles down the road from Chintimini Wildlife Center. The caller stated that this injured turkey was mobile but unable to fly and had been in the same location since that morning. One of the most difficult situations you can come across when responding to an injured animal call is making the attempt to rescue the animal while it is mobile (able to run and/or fly). To read about this turkey rescue (and a potential turkey suitor), visit our blog!
A Second (err…third?) Chance
 Claudia Benfield, a Friday night shift leader and one of Chintimini’s guest bloggers, writes about her experience with a very special Barred Owl. Read more about this lucky owl here! |
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NOTABLE JANUARY PATIENTS
Western Grey Squirrel - Admitted with head trauma after collision with a vehicle. Still in CWC's care.
Red-shouldered Hawk - Admitted with head trauma after collision with a vehicle. This patient has been released!
Anna's Hummingbird - Admitted with head trauma after an altercation with a territorial male. This patient has been released as well!
Juvenile Red-tailed Hawk - This patient is still in our care but recovering nicely from a fractured right wing resulting from a collision with a vehicle. Dr. Claire Peterson performed a surgical wing pinning on the patient. Thank you, Claire, for taking time out of your busy schedule to come down to Corvallis, and for all your expertise and dedication to helping wildlife!
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Our juvenile male Bobcat patient from last fall is gearing up for his spring release!
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Thanks again for your continued interest in and support of Chintimini Wildlife Center!
Sincerely,
Jeff Picton
Executive Director
Chintimini Wildlife Center
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