Wildlife Rescue

Last week our outdoor barn cat discovered a nest in a tree near our house. While I had hoped this cat would keep itself occupied with the field rodents, I guess as long as it is outside it will follow it's instincts. (though our other cats really don't bother).

Anyway, my efforts to wrap wire around the trunk did no good as the cat could actually jump from the roof of the house to the tree itself. Short of removing all the branches, I could not reach or protect the nest as I had wanted to. The birds in the nest almost ready to fly, but not quite. The cat carried the first bird into the house, and I grabbed it and put it in a soft nest in a box hoping it could survive the attack. A short while later I heard a commotion outside and the mother bird was raising heck and the cat was again at the nest. The next bird fell out of the nest to the ground. I grabbed it and it seemed alright. I know the fall hadn't been good for it though. While most of us are not savvy to helping wildlife, and trips to the vet often prove fruitless, there are places that can assist. Fortunately, we have a wonderful wildlife rescue center within driving distance. I was able to take both birds to them in hopes they might survive this attack. This agency cares for many lost, injured, and abandoned wild animals and birds. They are a blessing to our area. They are Sarvey Wildlife Center is in Arlington, Washington. Please visit their site for more information, and if you would, please consider them for donations. They certainly need them and put them to very good use.