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Squirrels & Groundhogs

  • By Kelli Polsinelli
  • September 21, 2017
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If there are squirrels living in your attic You will know squirrels are in your attic because there are noises during the day, not the night (which is most likely … Continue Reading →

Skunks

  • By Kelli Polsinelli
  • September 21, 2017
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Skunks are shy animals. They have excellent vision, but can only see about 3 meters away, which makes them vulnerable to vehicle collisions. They are given a bad reputation because … Continue Reading →

The real price of that drink

  • By Kelli Polsinelli
  • September 20, 2017
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Last week, I received a call from a lady in the community who was concerned about the welfare of a skunk who’d been making nightly appearances in her backyard. The poor thing … Continue Reading →

Birds

  • By Kelli Polsinelli
  • September 19, 2017
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Ontario has a vast number of bird species – over 470! There is breathtaking variety in their plumage, natural abilities, breeding habits, and habitats. We sometimes see less common species … Continue Reading →

Keep those bird feeders and baths clean. Here’s why.

  • By Kelli Polsinelli
  • March 24, 2016
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As spring approaches we look forward to seeing all our favorite birds return to our feeders.  Something we don’t often think about is our role in keeping them all happy … Continue Reading →

Not Defeated

  • By Kelli Polsinelli
  • February 16, 2016
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As many of you are aware, I had been operating Wild Earth Refuge out of my home until a complaint was placed that incidentally had nothing to do with wildlife … Continue Reading →

Emergency Wildlife Rescues

  • By Kelli Polsinelli
  • January 4, 2016
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A lone trumpeter swan has been seen on a lake for the past few weeks. His flock has migrated, but he was unable to join them. A neighborhood watches on helplessly.  … Continue Reading →

Dean’s Story, from Rescue to Release!

  • By Kelli Polsinelli
  • April 14, 2015
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Did you know that the Trumpeter Swan is the largest waterfowl in Canada? Originally native to Ontario, the Trumpeter swan had vanished. Ontario has a program called the Ontario Trumpeter … Continue Reading →

No Shelter Here: City of Oshawa Shuts Down Only Haven for Wildlife in Durham Region

  • By Kelli Polsinelli
  • April 3, 2015
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 2nd, 2015 Nearly three years ago, Kelli Polsinelli— a licensed wildlife rehabilitator with more than 15 years of experience— started Wild Earth Refuge after recognizing … Continue Reading →

A Bird Has Hit My Window, What Can I Do?

  • By Kelli Polsinelli
  • March 30, 2015
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Window strikes can happen any time of the year, but particularly when birds are migrating during the spring and fall. We get a lot of calls about birds hitting windows. The … Continue Reading →

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