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News and Updates from the Northwoods Wildlife Center

Goldfinch exam

Wildlife Rehabilitation Report for April 3, 2024

Wildlife Rehabilitation Report for April 3, 2024 Sickly Racoon This poor raccoon came in emaciated...

First Signs of Spring Episode 4: Mammals That Are a Sure Sign That Spring Is Here to Stay

Over the past month, the Northwoods Wildlife Center has been discussing the first signs of...
Wood frog

First Signs of Spring Episode Three: Frogs, Salamanders and Snakes! Oh My!

 Last week, we discussed the first signs of spring in the bird world and which...
A male and female Eastern Bluebird on top of a nest box.

First Signs of Spring Episode Two: The Early Birds

Although it is a little earlier than usual this year, spring is officially upon us...
Dutchman's Breeches

First Signs of Spring, Episode One: Spring Ephemerals

Welcome to “First Signs of Spring,” a mini-series covering different signs of spring in the...
Curious Ermine, 2024 Northwoods Wildlife Center Photo Gala, Photo of the Year by Rebecca Noeldner

2024 Photo Gala Winners

Photo of the Year “Curious Ermine” by Rebecca Noeldner   North American Wildlife – People’s...
A Black-Capped Chickadee in the winter

Black-capped Chickadee: A Different Meaning to Bird Brain

“Bird brain” is a term many have heard used to describe someone as stupid, foolish...
Snow flea closeup

Snow Fleas: Winter’s Active Hexapod And Their Unique Antifreeze Protein

Have you ever noticed tiny black specks on the snow near the bases of trees...
Mated great-horned owls preening eachother

For some raptors, mating season starts early!

Bald Eagles and Great Horned Owls are some of the first birds in Wisconsin to...
Wood frog in ice

Think Spring, and Phenologically!

  Listen to this article on Spotify on our WildPhiles podcast.    I don’t know...
White-tailed deer stranded on the ice

Rescuing White Tailed Deer, Stranded on the Ice and in the Water!

Northern Wisconsin has yet to see any significant snow accumulation. However, it has still been...

Thank You, Our Supporters

We didn’t get this message out for Thanksgiving, but it’s never too late to say...
Rehabbers help an anesthetized fawn,

The Last Two Fawns of Summer 2023

Every spring, we admit baby animals of all sorts, but perhaps the baby deer spend...
two baby raccoons in a cage

Wild Animals Do Not Make Good Pets

You may have heard the saying, “If you love a wild animal, leave it alone.”...
image of baby owls

Co-existing With Wildlife

Co-existing With Wildlife  The Northwoods of Wisconsin is an all-season destination for many. From fishing...

Baby Raccoons Found on Side of the Road

“Two baby raccoons, orphaned due to their mother being hit by a car, were brought...