Coulee Region Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation

02/17/2026

Here are some thoughts for today: :)

The baby season is upon us: Here's is the status for a variety of wildlife:

THOSE ALREADY BORN:
- Great Horned Owl Chicks — February -downy white fuzz
- Gray Squirrel babies — First litters can be emerging from nests
- Bald Eagle chicks — Hatching in southern states, laying and incubating in Northern
- Some Cottontail litters — Very early, just starting early March

PREGNANT (These Babies Are Coming Soon):
- Red Fox — approximately 2 weeks until kits (mid March)
- Striped Skunk — 8-9 weeks (late April)
- Raccoon — 6-7 weeks (late March-April)
- Coyote — 6-8 weeks (April-May)

EGGS INCUBATING:
- Bald Eagles — Many still incubating
- Great Blue Herons — Colonies active hatch Mid April - June
- Early Red-tailed Hawks — Starting soon hatch late April - May

UPCOMING:
- More owl hatchings (Barred, Screech) — March - April
- Robin nesting — Mid-April
- Bluebird nesting — Late April

WHY DOES THIS MATTER:
- Don't seal up entry points now (babies inside may die)
- Keep cats indoors (vulnerable fledglings and baby mammals)
- Drive carefully at dawn/dusk (mothers crossing, many animals are most active during this time)
- Check before mowing (rabbit nests in grass)

Baby season isn't coming.
Baby season is already HERE.

Image below is shared from another site:

02/13/2026

Friday Cuteness overload:

Just a cute Swan Cygnet enjoying its meal.
Hard to tell at this age if it’s a Tundra or Trumpeter. Either way, it will be with us for a while longer. They sure do eat a lot. Can eat up to 5 pounds of greens a day.

02/09/2026

Dear Tater, Amelia, Mojo, and Seemore:

We don't need chocolate. (maybe sometimes) We don't need a fancy dinner. (like yours)
We don't need any gifts. (like you leave us)
We only need all of you.
You make our heart smile.
We can't wait to see what the future holds for us all.
Every moment you bring magic. (that and messy kennels)
We can’t wait to see where this animal ambassador journey takes us.
You're our favorite reason to smile.
We so miss you Miss Flower 🌺
Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone

01/30/2026

Great day to be a Coopers Hawk. Had his release back to where he came from. Be free beautiful crazy little Hawk.

01/28/2026

I’d love to introduce our newest Educational Ambassador: “Mojo”

Mojo is an Everglades Rat Snake not native to our area, he is a non-venomous snake that is native to the wetlands and grasslands in southeastern United States, particularly Florida's Everglades. They are known for their vibrant orange coloration and docile nature, which makes this snake popular among reptile fans.
Did you know:
They are known for the lack of scales, giving it a unique smooth texture.
Typically grow to about 4-6 feet.
This mutation can provide advantages in certain environments, such as increased flexibility. Mojo loves his branches to climb on.
Scaleless snakes may have better moisture retention, which is beneficial in humid habitats like the Everglades, so we must keep the humidity level high in his enclosure.
The absence of scales is a recessive trait, that is best compared to albinism that appears in many animals (including snakes). This can be passed down to offspring, provided scaleless snakes mate with other scaleless snakes.
A scaleless snake's eyes appear larger, but it's because of the lack of scales around them that make them stand out more.
The Everglades Rat Snake has a lifespan of approximately 15-20 years in captivity with proper care.
Scaleless" is actually inaccurate for these snakes. They do have scales that completely line their bellies which are called ventral scales, just like normal snakes have. This is important because all snakes need ventral scales to effectively move and slither. The scales grip the surface so the snake can pull itself forward. If it were truly scaleless, the snake would not be able to move at all.
One of the common questions about scaleless snakes is if they shed. Answer is yes; they do. Snakes shed their skin, not their scales, so the absence of scales has no effect on a snake's ability to shed. Scaleless snakes shed exactly like normal snakes, leaving behind one tubed piece that was their outermost layer of skin.
Mojo attended his first educational program and the children loved to see him and learn about all types of snakes.
Welcome Mojo!
And a big thank you to Driftless Reptiles for donating him to our program.

01/27/2026

I spent most of the day dealing with so many calls from the news, newspapers, and even US Fish and Wildlife. At least they all reached out to get the correct answers.

The Coulee Region Humane Society confirmed to 19 News that claims made in a viral social media post on Sunday saying that eagles in the area are dying to cold

01/24/2026

Help all animals stay safe and warm during this cold spell. Call with any concerns

The Brief

01/24/2026

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎

Marissa Mundinger, Samantha Guillaume, Sherry Turner, Tava Jean, Kati Theres, Marcena Sandvick, Taia Kasch, Carlton Clark, Ranee Lakey, Valerie Rose, Cindi McMullin

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

01/14/2026

Did you know?
Cooper’s Hawk belongs to a family of hawks known as Accipiters, these include hawks that are medium-sized, short winged, and long legged in appearance. These hawks prey mostly on other birds.
The Cooper’s Hawk is from 14 to 21 inches long, with a wingspan of from 27 to 36 inches. With females being about 25% larger than the males.
Their long tails act like rudders which allow them to be extremely agile in wooded areas as they hunt birds on the fly. The eyes of the Cooper’s Hawk, like most predatory birds, face forward, giving them a good depth perception for hunting and catching prey while flying at high speeds through the trees.
Many people are aware of the decline of the peregrine falcon due to pesticides; however, few are aware that the once-common Cooper’s Hawk suffers a similar fate and is now disappearing from large areas of the eastern deciduous forest.
Cooper's Hawks are known as monogamous, they mate just once their whole life. Breeding only occurs once per year. They raise just one brood each season.
The oldest Cooper's Hawk to have ever lived and recorded was 20 years of age. The life expectancy of a Cooper Hawk relies upon various elements of their surroundings including the weather.
We are hopeful for a full recovery for this one and are able to get it back to it’s mate so they can have a successful year.
Now you know.

Today, I’m asking you to support our wildlife rehabilitation center by donating any amount possible. You can help us continue our mission in helping as many wild animals survive their injuries and return to the wild where they belong. Thank you for joining in our efforts during this new year. It's support like yours that helps us continue to educate the public about living with wildlife around us and help those wild neighbors.

Just follow the links to help in any way possible
https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/crhswildlife

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Thank you

01/01/2026

A few year end pictures. Time to plan for a new year. We put a lot of time into helping our wildlife from all over our region. Thank you to all the staff and volunteers who dedicated so much to help save so many precious lives.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from our wild family to yours.
Not the same without our Flower girl. We loved and miss you.

12/24/2025