"WCNC" is a volunteer based
non-profit Oregon corporation with IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. Their
mission is to rehabilitate injured, sick, orphaned and displaced native
wildlife with the goal of releasing healthy, viable wildlife back into
the appropriate habitat. They operate under permits issued by the Oregon
Department of Fish & Wildlife and the US Fish & Wildlife
Service. Their licensed rehabber is Executive Director Sharnelle Fee. Sharnelle has been rescuing and rehabilitating animals for over 20 years. Her first 10 years she did it as a hobby until she realized this was her calling.
Common Murres, Brown Pelican, Spotted Owl, Cormorant, Nature up close. The direct effects of pollution on marine birds. In spite of deformities and injuries, these guys still have personality!
We also saw this little guy. His beak was damaged. He cannot feed himself.
Our children learned that they can help with some basic safety tips.
The next day they watched US learn how to make driftwood and oyster shell wind chimes. I think we should be getting the Jr. Ranger patch. Oregon parks offer GREAT programs for campers. We always learn something about local nature and conservation efforts.
Did you know the spotted owl mates for life? This little lady was rescued a couple of years ago. She was found on the forest floor with evidence that her mate had been feeding her for some time by bringing her mice. She was deteriorating, but he was faithful. This team rescued her and kept track of him. By next season he had a new mate and she is comfortably living and part of the education program.
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