Volume up-Every year in August Stevie calls out to mark his territory and Newton calls back….Luckily they will never have to worry about loosing their forever home here at Sweeetbriar…. Stevie's journey to here began many years ago when he was found unconscious, floating in a pool filter. Through the incredible efforts of rescuers and staff he was brought back to life. However, the trauma he endured resulted in the loss of his vision. If you come to sweetbriar be sure to look for Stevie, he love
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Volume up-Every year in August Stevie calls out to mark his territory and Newton calls back….Luckily they will never have to worry about loosing their forever home here at Sweeetbriar…. Stevie's journey to here began many years ago when he was found unconscious, floating in a pool filter. Through the incredible efforts of rescuers and staff he was brought back to life. However, the trauma he endured resulted in the loss of his vision. If you come to sweetbriar be sure to look for Stevie, he love
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Note to self- if your thirsty you can always open the reservoir drawer of incubator A to get a drink! Marguerite is so smart! Blue Jays are smart. Seriously smart. ... They are a member of the Corvidae family which includes ravens and crows. In fact, many scientists consider this Corvid family of birds to be the smartest animals on Earth. To give an example of how intelligent they really are let’s discuss the brown-headed cowbird who lays its eggs in other birds nests. Their attempts to insert a
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Note to self- if your thirsty you can always open the reservoir drawer of incubator A to get a drink! Marguerite is so smart! Blue Jays are smart. Seriously smart. ... They are a member of the Corvidae family which includes ravens and crows. In fact, many scientists consider this Corvid family of birds to be the smartest animals on Earth. To give an example of how intelligent they really are let’s discuss the brown-headed cowbird who lays its eggs in other birds nests. Their attempts to insert a
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The homeowner heard a bang…Meet our new mourning dove patient who flew into a window while being chased by a predator. How do we know this? Not only does it have a puncture wound on its hind end, but all its tail feathers are missing. It is incredibly easy for Mourning Doves to lose their feathers outside of molting periods. If a predator is gripping their feathers, then those feathers can easily be pulled free from the skin of the dove allowing it to escape without injury. But sometimes, like w
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The homeowner heard a bang…Meet our new mourning dove patient who flew into a window while being chased by a predator. How do we know this? Not only does it have a puncture wound on its hind end, but all its tail feathers are missing. It is incredibly easy for Mourning Doves to lose their feathers outside of molting periods. If a predator is gripping their feathers, then those feathers can easily be pulled free from the skin of the dove allowing it to escape without injury. But sometimes, like w
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“Can you please take this baby bird, I found it in my backyard and it isn’t flying” We receive about 50 and phone calls a day beginning with that sentence. In this video a concerned person found this fledgeling mockingbird on the ground. They didn’t feel comfortable putting it back on the ground because it couldn’t fly. We explained that this is normal for birds- they don’t fly from their nest, they fledge which means they flutter to the ground where their parents feed them. Within a few days ye
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“Can you please take this baby bird, I found it in my backyard and it isn’t flying” We receive about 50 and phone calls a day beginning with that sentence. In this video a concerned person found this fledgeling mockingbird on the ground. They didn’t feel comfortable putting it back on the ground because it couldn’t fly. We explained that this is normal for birds- they don’t fly from their nest, they fledge which means they flutter to the ground where their parents feed them. Within a few days ye
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Guess the species…this little fledgeling was bird-napped from its parents and fed for a few days by folks that thought they were rescuing it. Most baby bird don’t grow up and fly from their nests- they fledge which means they flutter to the ground where their parents find them and feed them. Within a few days, they will fly. Yes, it is a dangerous time- yes, there are cats and dogs and other predators out there. But you don’t want to bird-nap a baby bird from its parents. If you’re concerned tha
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Guess the species…this little fledgeling was bird-napped from its parents and fed for a few days by folks that thought they were rescuing it. Most baby bird don’t grow up and fly from their nests- they fledge which means they flutter to the ground where their parents find them and feed them. Within a few days, they will fly. Yes, it is a dangerous time- yes, there are cats and dogs and other predators out there. But you don’t want to bird-nap a baby bird from its parents. If you’re concerned tha
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Briar wasn’t feeling good last night. Once I vented his GTube he felt better! Today we go to his surgical follow up. #gtube #sweetbriar #micropreemie #cerebralpalsy #failuretothrive
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Briar wasn’t feeling good last night. Once I vented his GTube he felt better! Today we go to his surgical follow up. #gtube #sweetbriar #micropreemie #cerebralpalsy #failuretothrive
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For you viewing pleasure- wait for it…. Newton is trying to lure a human into what he feels is a perfect nesting site. It is lined with fuzzy fabric- it is hidden and very very deep- Owls are well known for lots of cool things but how to they turn their heads almost all the way around? “ While the vast majority of mammals have only 7 neck bones, from the smallest mouse to the hugely tall giraffes, we all have only 7. Meanwhile, owls typically have 14 bones in their neck, which provides a lot of
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For you viewing pleasure- wait for it…. Newton is trying to lure a human into what he feels is a perfect nesting site. It is lined with fuzzy fabric- it is hidden and very very deep- Owls are well known for lots of cool things but how to they turn their heads almost all the way around? “ While the vast majority of mammals have only 7 neck bones, from the smallest mouse to the hugely tall giraffes, we all have only 7. Meanwhile, owls typically have 14 bones in their neck, which provides a lot of
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It’s raining eastern cottontails here at Sweetbriar- right now we are caring for over 20 babies- Cottontail rabbits nest from March through September and have as many as four litters per year. Young rabbits leave the nest at 15-20 days old. By three weeks of age, they are on their own and no longer need their mothers care. Even though they look small, they are not orphans and do not need any human intervention. How do you know when a rabbit needs help? * Is it bleeding, does it have an open woun
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Volume on! Caption This Video-we tried to give this bird a snack before we send it back home….Not everything that comes in to our hospital needs rescuing, as a matter of fact, the majority of wildlife situations that folk’s encounter can be resolved with a little or no intervention at all. Fledgeling season is in full bloom now. This ginormous fledgeling was found in a homeowners backyard. It is the same size as its parents but still unable to fly. How do I you know when to intervene? Always bes
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What do you think Nibblet enjoys more, her sweet potatoes or her cozy winter den? Happy Thanksgiving from Sweetbriar. Today we’re sharing a rare look inside Nibblet’s enclosure, where she’s choosing sweet potatoes over sleep and hasn’t yet settled in for her long winter’s nap. Watch the video to the end to see and hear her fully committed to her holiday meal. In the wild on Long Island, groundhogs usually begin hibernating in late October or November and won’t emerge until February or March. Dur
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Some visitors, while walking the trail on our property came across this tiny screech owl nestling. This baby is still a bit too young to be out of its nest. We couldn’t find its original nest so we made one and hung it in a tree near to where we found it. Tomorrow we will go back and check for activity and weigh the baby to make sure its parents returned to feed it. Never a dull moment at sweetbriar! So how do you know when a grounded owlet needs help and when it doesn’t? If you find an owlet on
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This cardinal came to us as part of a recent raid on an in-home wildlife rehabilitator operating outside the law. In total, over 15 animals were confiscated and brought into our care. When he arrived, his beak and nails were severely overgrown, and his feathers were in poor condition. He had been living in a small wire cage filled with feces, with no access to clean water or food. Most importantly, he's imprinted—meaning he sees humans as caregivers and even takes food directly from people. Beca
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THE INTRODUCTION TO THEIR NEW ADOPTIVE FAMILY! After saving these lone goslings from being run over we looked and looked until we found a new family who would adopt them. Did you know that Canada geese are also great adoptive parents? They have such strong parental instincts and they will often adopt orphaned or lost goslings, especially if the goslings are similar in size to their own offspring. The willingness of Canada geese mothers to accept goslings that are not their own, allows wildlife r
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Wait for it and volume on-Where’s Newton? Just follow the sound….. ahhhh, it’s that time of year again, Newton has found the perfect nesting bag to start his family! Owls are not elaborate nest builders, and instead of flying back and forth with lots of twigs to painstakingly assemble a nest, they’ll seek out open cavities in trees or large cactus plants. A cozy nook that provides adequate protection from predators and the elements is all they need. Being opportunists, owls won’t hesitate to mov
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Guess what? Flying squirrels glow pink under a black light! Apparently there are over 125 different species of mammals that glow and no one really knows why? One theory, when it comes to flying squirrels is that their fluorescent coloration may help camouflage them against predators like owls (which can detect UV) by blending against similarly fluorescing plants and lichens. Another theory suggests the pink is used to confuse owls, which — as it turns out — also have undersides that fluoresce a
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Morty, our ambassador mockingbird, doesn’t seem worried about the approaching snow storm—just enjoying a peaceful splash in the water. How much snow is your area expecting? Comment below and be sure to add your state🤍 Providing water for birds is essential year-round. While it’s especially important during hot, dry summer months, access to clean, fresh water in winter can be just as critical when natural sources may freeze. Birds rely on water not only for drinking, but also for bathing. Bathin
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I hope you’re enjoying the week of Newton only videos giving you a little insight into his adventures at our rehabilitation hospital. Sometimes Newton likes to hunt while we prepare food for all of our patients. Screech owls usually catch prey with their feet. The 4 toes on each foot have needle-sharp talons. The talons also serve as defensive weapons. A cornered screech owl sometimes leans on its back, directing the talons at its attacker. Of the 4 toes, two are directed forward, one to the sid
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"Momma just checking in—making sure everything is going well! 🤍 This baby has doubled in size since we re-nested it back on March 20th! Great Horned Owls are amazing parents! Tomorrow, there will be an update on our newest, tiniest baby Great Horned Owl re-nest!" | Sweetbriar Nature Center
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You are watching life with an imprinted ambassador Bluejay. Ever wondered what it’s like to work with a flying toddler? That’s Jazz. He investigates everything, tests gravity regularly, and keeps us on our toes. Toddlers learn by dropping objects to see cause and effect. Jazz does the same from the windowsill. Exploration is learning—no matter the species. And unlike human toddlers, he’ll stay this curious forever. Mark Twain, said it best, “There’s more to a jay than any other creature. You may
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