Prevent harm to native wildlife and stop using rodenticide
The von Arx Wildlife Hospital admits over 4,200 animals each year. Many of these animals, including bald eagles, burrowing owls, great horned owls, barn owls, opossums, and grey foxes, arrive…
Burrowing owl mother reunited with her babies in Marco Island
A burrowing owl and two nestling Cooper’s hawks were among the ninety-five animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other…
Brown pelican found on beach with signs of toxicosis
Three nestling cottontail rabbits and a brown pelican were among the one hundred and eleven animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this…
Pest control methods harm non-target species
An American redstart and a southern flying squirrel were among the one hundred twenty-four animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past…
Baby mourning dove brought in against hospital recommendation
A mourning dove and two raccoon kits were among the one hundred and eighteen animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past…
Opossum family admitted after interaction with dog
A mother opossum and a raccoon were among the seventy-three animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other admissions include…
An Avian Alphabet: How one Conservancy volunteer turned her love for birds into art
Maggie Dimon has always been an artist and avid nature lover. She moved from Atlanta, GA to Naples, FL seven years ago. She subscribed to the Naples Daily News and…
Two eastern screech owls rescued from ground and renested with mother
Two eastern screech owls were among the ninety-five animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other admissions include a black…
