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Two nestling red-headed woodpeckers sit in a cloth-lined nest inside the nursery at RWS. They look up at the camera.

August 19, 2025

Red-headed Woodpeckers…struck by lightning!? ⎸ Patient of the Month

It’s not every day your nest gets struck by lightning. However, that’s exactly what happened to our featured patients this month: four nestling Red-headed Woodpeckers! 😮

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A Northern Mockingbird fledgling stands on a wooden sill with two plastic and medical tape shoes, one on each foot, to correct its foot posture.

July 15, 2025

A Northern Mockingbird…wearing shoes? ⎹ Patient of the Month

Our wildlife patients get only the very best when it comes to wildlife rehab haute couture. We were privileged to bear witness to a true fashion statement from Northern Mockingbird 25-514 this month!

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