The Hungry Owl Project

Vineyard Pest Management Event, July 24, 2009

Save the date: November 20 - An Evening with Owls

Kendall-Jackson Owl Box Adoption Gift

Adult Woodshop Class with Bob Holt - learn the skills you need to build your own owl box or anything you want! Details here

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Exciting News!
EPA Limits Uses of Toxic Rat Poisons
Children, Pets, Birds and Other Wildlife to Benefit

As is usual in law-making, compromises were made that we'd rather not see, but at least some progress has been made that will protect beneficial predators...

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Our mission is to reduce the need for harmful pesticides & rodenticides by encouraging natural predators, through conservation of habitat, erecting nest boxes when appropriate, through research & education, and by providing a resource of help and information on alternative methods of sustainable pest management.

Care & Handling of Injured Raptors—Information from the Birds of Prey Foundation (click on Care & Handling). Raptors are dangerous! Never handle a raptor without wearing heavy gloves. If an injured bird is on the ground, you can carefully place a cardboard box over it while you contact your nearest humane society, wildlife hospital, or if in Marin contact the Hungry Owl Project (415) 454-4587 or WildCare (415) 453-1000. Under Federal and State law it is ILLEGAL for anyone to injure or possess a bird of prey - even if you intend to release it later.

If you find an owl in danger or fallen from a nest the best way you can help it is by getting it to a qualified wildlife rehabilitator. Do not attempt to feed it, or give it any water. Feeding an injured raptor severely decreases its chance for survival, so please DO NOT FEED! Feeding a raptor ground beef, chicken, or fish will not give it the nourishment it needs and will result in an unhealthy animal not fit for survival in the wild. Hawks, falcons & owls have specialized dietary needs. Keep the bird in a quiet place until you can get it to a wildlife hospital, humane society or veterinary clinic that treats wildlife. Remember: Under Federal and State law it is ILLEGAL for anyone to injure or possess a bird of prey - even if you intend to release it later. You must turn it over to a licensed facility - this is the best way to help. Click here to find the nearest wildlife facility. If you are having any kind of conflict with wildlife, please don't call pest control companies or trappers - they make a living killing wildlife! Please contact one of the following humane resources:

We are proud and humbled to have received the following message from one of our primary inspirations:

"Owls are vanishing from so many parts of their historic range. As one example, the Barn owls whose haunting voices thrilled my childhood nights are gone. That is why the Hungry Owl Project is a much needed and very important initiative. I hope that every bird lover, every nature lover, will support it. Let us ensure that these marvelous birds, with their huge eyes and silent flight will be around to bring magic to the night long after we are gone. Their future lies in our hands."

Jane Goodall, Ph.D, DBE
Founder-The Jane Goodall Institute
& UN Messenger of Peace
www.janegoodall.org

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The Hungry Owl Project is a program of WildCare, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, tax ID # 51-0172331. WildCare advocates for wildlife for a sustainable world through programs in wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education. Please visit WildCare at www.wildcarebayarea.org.