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An owl being held by a wildlife rehabber after its beak repair surgery.

An owl being held by a wildlife rehabber after its beak repair surgery.

Patient Update: Great Horned Owl Beak Fracture

A serious beak injury can be life threatening for an owl. Through meticulous repair, monitoring, and months of rehabilitation, we helped this young patient recover and return to the wild.

Calgary Wildlife

Jan 294 min read

Patient Update: A Tale of Two Rock Pigeons

Patient Update: A Tale of Two Rock Pigeons

Patient Update: A Tale of Two Rock Pigeons

Rescue, rehabilitation and release of two orphaned rock pigeons at Calgary Wildlife.

Calgary Wildlife

Jan 243 min read

Two fluffy grey-and-brown speckled Herring Gull chicks sit close together on a brightly striped blanket of pink, orange, and yellow. One chick is standing upright while the other crouches lower beside it.

Two fluffy grey-and-brown speckled Herring Gull chicks sit close together on a brightly striped blanket of pink, orange, and yellow. One chick is standing upright while the other crouches lower beside it.

Patient Update: Herring Gulls

From fluffy, speckled chicks to confident young fliers, two orphaned Herring Gulls made an incredible journey through care at Calgary Wildlife. Their story highlights both the challenges shorebirds face and the simple choices we can make to keep their habitats safe.

Calgary Wildlife

Oct 21, 20253 min read

Two juvenile Violet-green Swallows with white underparts and dark wings perch together on the edge of a structure inside their outdoor enclosure.

Two juvenile Violet-green Swallows with white underparts and dark wings perch together on the edge of a structure inside their outdoor enclosure.

Patient Update: Violet-Green Swallows Rescued from a Vent

To a Violet-green Swallow, a bathroom vent looks like the perfect hollow. In reality, it’s a deadly trap. Find out how these young swallows were saved and how prevention can save countless more.

Calgary Wildlife

Oct 8, 20253 min read

A Brewer's blackbird with glossy feathers perches on budding branches, chirping against a soft, gray background. Its beak is open, capturing a lively moment.

A Brewer's blackbird with glossy feathers perches on budding branches, chirping against a soft, gray background. Its beak is open, capturing a lively moment.

Patient Update: Brewer's blackbird in a sticky situation

This Brewer's blackbird came into our clinic after being stuck in a glue trap.

Calgary Wildlife

Sep 2, 20252 min read

Patient Update: Beaver Recovery Sparks Ecosystem Renewal

Patient Update: Beaver Recovery Sparks Ecosystem Renewal

Patient Update: Beaver Recovery Sparks Ecosystem Renewal

How a rescued beaver became the architect of a creek’s revival.

Calgary Wildlife

Aug 13, 20254 min read

A Merlin story of resilient, from injury to recovery at the Calgary wildlife rehabilitation society.

A Merlin story of resilient, from injury to recovery at the Calgary wildlife rehabilitation society.

Merlin : A Story of Resiliency; from Injury to Recovery.

The Merlin story of resilient, from injury to recovery at the Calgary wildlife rehabilitation society

Calgary Wildlife

May 1, 20252 min read

Patient Update : Northern Saw-whet Owl

Patient Update : Northern Saw-whet Owl

Patient Update : Northern Saw-whet Owl

The rescue, rehabilitation and release of a northern saw-whet owl at the Calgary wildlife rehabilitation society

Calgary Wildlife

Mar 20, 20252 min read

Patient Update: Bald Eagle Rescue and Recovery

Patient Update: Bald Eagle Rescue and Recovery

Patient Update: Bald Eagle Rescue and Recovery

It all began with a phone call from a concerned citizen who spotted an injured bald eagle at the Glenmore Reservoir ground...

Calgary Wildlife

Feb 20, 20253 min read

Patient Update: Great-Horned Owl

Patient Update: Great-Horned Owl

Patient Update: Great-Horned Owl

A great horned owl was recued from a net trapped under a busy city intersection. Follow it's rescue and rehabilitation here.

Calgary Wildlife

Jan 23, 20252 min read

Patient Update: Common Raven

Patient Update: Common Raven

Patient Update: Common Raven

Raven patient rehabilitated and released at Calgary Wildlife.

Calgary Wildlife

Oct 29, 20242 min read

Patient Update: Chipmunk

Patient Update: Chipmunk

Patient Update: Chipmunk

A severely injured chipmunk was found at the Ghost Lake Cottage Club beach. Follow it's rehabilitation.

Calgary Wildlife

Sep 3, 20242 min read

Patient Update: Long-eared Owl

Patient Update: Long-eared Owl

Patient Update: Long-eared Owl

On May 28th, we welcomed a rare and beautiful long-eared owl into our care. Almost exactly one month later, it was ready to be released...

Calgary Wildlife

Aug 13, 20243 min read

Patient Update: Snowy Owl

Patient Update: Snowy Owl

Patient Update: Snowy Owl

Snowy Owl rescued from being caught in a barbed wire fence.

Calgary Wildlife

Mar 29, 20242 min read

Patient Update: North American Porcupine Stuck in a Storm Drain

Patient Update: North American Porcupine Stuck in a Storm Drain

Patient Update: North American Porcupine Stuck in a Storm Drain

Porcupine rescued from a storm drain.

Calgary Wildlife

Mar 15, 20242 min read

Patient Update: Rock Pigeons Covered in Oil

Patient Update: Rock Pigeons Covered in Oil

Patient Update: Rock Pigeons Covered in Oil

Rehabilitating pigeons covered in motor oil.

Calgary Wildlife

Mar 1, 20242 min read

Patient Update: American Badger

Patient Update: American Badger

Patient Update: American Badger

Badger that was hit by a car recovering in care at Calgary Wildlife.

Calgary Wildlife

Feb 16, 20242 min read

Patient Update: Swainson's Hawk

Patient Update: Swainson's Hawk

Patient Update: Swainson's Hawk

Swainson's hawk surgery and recovery after getting hit by a vehicle.

Calgary Wildlife

Dec 11, 20232 min read

Patient Update: Ferruginous Hawks

Patient Update: Ferruginous Hawks

Patient Update: Ferruginous Hawks

Every patient Calgary Wildlife accepts is a unique and special case, but three of the patients we took in this summer were particularly...

Calgary Wildlife

Nov 27, 20231 min read

Patient Update: Great Blue Heron

Patient Update: Great Blue Heron

Patient Update: Great Blue Heron

A noteworthy patient at Calgary Wildlife this summer was a great blue heron that spent over 50 days in care. The heron was found in...

Calgary Wildlife

Nov 21, 20231 min read

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