Squirrels & Groundhogs
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 →
Author: Kelli Polsinelli
Skunks
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
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
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.
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
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
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!
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
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?
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 →