WCSV is a rehabilitation, release, and educational facility.
If you find a sick, injured, or orphaned bird or mammal...
Visit the WCSV Web site for full details about how to deal with the situation.
Here are a few important tips you should keep in mind.
- Do not give animals any food or water.
- Don't assume baby birds or mammals have been abandoned and need rescuing. The mother may be in the area and will come back for them shortly. Please keep any cats or dogs you have inside the house while you wait.
- If an animal appears to need medical assistance, please bring it immediately to the WCSV. Make sure the container you bring it in has sufficient air holes.
We are located at 3027 Penitencia Creek Road (click here for map) and are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days a week. Outside of those hours, you can take the animal to the Humane Society of Silicon Valley or call one of the animal control services listed on the WCSV Web site.
If you have any questions, please call us at 408-929-9453.
Black Friday is almost here... Avoid the crowds AND help support Bay Area wildlife at the same time. The eScrip Online Mall includes hundreds of popular retailers like Amazon, Macy's, Apple, and Home Depot, that will donate a percentage of your purchase total to WCSV...
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Rare crocs found hiding in plain sight in Cambodia
Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley It's hard not to be awestruck by the amazing variety and beauty of wildlife when you see images like these winners from the 2009 NWF Photo Contest.
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The winners of the magazine's 39th annual photography competition A great wildlife photograph celebrates the unexpected, and the 39th annual National Wildlife Photo Contest is full of improbable images: A bald eagle and its prey appear frozen in midair. ...
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Pacific Gas & Electric Company has honored the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley with a $500 grant for a second year in a row for environmental stewardship. We deeply appreciate PG&E for their continuing support and recognition of our work. ...
Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley The fall/winter issue of Tracks is now available to download from the Center's website. WCSV members will be receiving their copies in the mail soon. (Learn more about the benefits of membership here: http://www.wcsv.org/Members/Members.htm.)
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Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley 3027 Penitencia Creek Road San Jose, CA 95132 408-929-9453 (929-WILD) Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley Welcome to our newest fans -- we're now over 200 strong! We'd love to have you post your own photos, videos, and links on our Page, or simply drop by to write a note on our Wall.
Diana
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After nearly 40 years on the brink of extinction, the brown pelican has made a substantial enough comeback that it will be removed Wednesday from the endangered species list, The Associated Press reports.
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From new-born seal pups to Peruvian macaws – the pick of this week's best images from the natural world
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Northern Pintails In Flight photos by Larry Jordan Remember last week I told you that I had reserved a photo blind at Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge?
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To all our volunteers:
Wow, we made it through another busy season!!
Let's celebrate and honor the incredible dedication, compassion, and commitment of you and your fellow volunteers!
Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served.
RSVP: 408-929-9453 or volunteer@wcsv.org
Time:6:00PM Monday, November 16th
Location:Sobrato Community Conference Center, Bldg. 5, Room 1
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By using a high speed camera, a BBC natural history film crew was the first to capture the mating sequence in super slow motion.
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Although busy season 2009 is now over, the Center continues to receive patients, including some who require critical care, like this Burrowing Owl. Burrowing Owls are in massive decline in the county and are listed as a "Species of Special Concern" by the CA Dept. of Fish and Game. According to Bob Power, Executive Dir...ector of the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society, there are currently only 40 known pairs of Burrowing Owls nesting within the county. To learn more about Burrowing Owls visit http://www.scvas.org/index.php?page=text
This Burrowing Owl came to us in late October with severe head trauma and an injury to its left eye. It was found on the property of Advanced Micro Devices in San Jose. The bird is a juvenile that was banded at Mission College in July. The veterinarians at the Animal Eye Care Center in Fremont determined that the bird... had a retinal detachment. They provided an injection into the eye (Tissue Plasminogen Activator) and the clot is now 50% gone. At this point, he has a 50-50 chance of regaining full vision in the eye. He has another appointment later this month, so we'll know more then. The WCSV would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Animal Eye Care, which has generously provided its services for this case pro-bono.
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