City Wildlife
@dccitywildlife.bsky.social
Washington DC's first and only Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Since 2013, we have cared for over 18,000 animals, representing more than 290 different species.
Learn more at citywildlife.org
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Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water... 🦈
These hatchling snappers may be lurking in the water with a monstrous appetite, but there's no need to fear... unless you're a tiny insect, worm, or veggie on their menu! 🦗🪱🥦
#turtles #snappingturtle #washdc
These hatchling snappers may be lurking in the water with a monstrous appetite, but there's no need to fear... unless you're a tiny insect, worm, or veggie on their menu! 🦗🪱🥦
#turtles #snappingturtle #washdc
November 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water... 🦈
These hatchling snappers may be lurking in the water with a monstrous appetite, but there's no need to fear... unless you're a tiny insect, worm, or veggie on their menu! 🦗🪱🥦
#turtles #snappingturtle #washdc
These hatchling snappers may be lurking in the water with a monstrous appetite, but there's no need to fear... unless you're a tiny insect, worm, or veggie on their menu! 🦗🪱🥦
#turtles #snappingturtle #washdc
Yesterday's mystery toes belonged to an #AmericanCoot! 💚
Found on a balcony in DC, we believe he crash-landed and became stranded. These birds require running takeoffs across water to fly.
With no signs of injury/illness, he was released into a body of water with other coots!
#nature #birds
Found on a balcony in DC, we believe he crash-landed and became stranded. These birds require running takeoffs across water to fly.
With no signs of injury/illness, he was released into a body of water with other coots!
#nature #birds
November 18, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Yesterday's mystery toes belonged to an #AmericanCoot! 💚
Found on a balcony in DC, we believe he crash-landed and became stranded. These birds require running takeoffs across water to fly.
With no signs of injury/illness, he was released into a body of water with other coots!
#nature #birds
Found on a balcony in DC, we believe he crash-landed and became stranded. These birds require running takeoffs across water to fly.
With no signs of injury/illness, he was released into a body of water with other coots!
#nature #birds
Whose toes are those?? 🤔 Comment a wild guess! 💭
A few hints:
❔They are often described as chicken-like.
❔Their lobate toes are specialized for swimming, diving, and walking on aquatic vegetation.
❔They are almost exclusively herbivores.
Tune in tomorrow for the answer and this patient's story! ♥️
A few hints:
❔They are often described as chicken-like.
❔Their lobate toes are specialized for swimming, diving, and walking on aquatic vegetation.
❔They are almost exclusively herbivores.
Tune in tomorrow for the answer and this patient's story! ♥️
November 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Whose toes are those?? 🤔 Comment a wild guess! 💭
A few hints:
❔They are often described as chicken-like.
❔Their lobate toes are specialized for swimming, diving, and walking on aquatic vegetation.
❔They are almost exclusively herbivores.
Tune in tomorrow for the answer and this patient's story! ♥️
A few hints:
❔They are often described as chicken-like.
❔Their lobate toes are specialized for swimming, diving, and walking on aquatic vegetation.
❔They are almost exclusively herbivores.
Tune in tomorrow for the answer and this patient's story! ♥️
What a difference a day makes! 👀
This #EasternGraySquirrel and his sister (not pictured) are our youngest patients in care. After a fall from the nest, they were found helpless on a sidewalk with signs of internal trauma.
With treatment, the duo is doing well and growing rapidly!
This #EasternGraySquirrel and his sister (not pictured) are our youngest patients in care. After a fall from the nest, they were found helpless on a sidewalk with signs of internal trauma.
With treatment, the duo is doing well and growing rapidly!
November 15, 2025 at 9:33 PM
What a difference a day makes! 👀
This #EasternGraySquirrel and his sister (not pictured) are our youngest patients in care. After a fall from the nest, they were found helpless on a sidewalk with signs of internal trauma.
With treatment, the duo is doing well and growing rapidly!
This #EasternGraySquirrel and his sister (not pictured) are our youngest patients in care. After a fall from the nest, they were found helpless on a sidewalk with signs of internal trauma.
With treatment, the duo is doing well and growing rapidly!
This #EasternCottontail came to us weak and struggling to stand. She was found lying in someone's #WashingtonDC backyard.
Examination revealed head trauma (that cocked head is adorable, but it indicates injury to the brain 🤕), a facial fracture, and ticks! We suspect she was struck by a vehicle.
Examination revealed head trauma (that cocked head is adorable, but it indicates injury to the brain 🤕), a facial fracture, and ticks! We suspect she was struck by a vehicle.
November 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
This #EasternCottontail came to us weak and struggling to stand. She was found lying in someone's #WashingtonDC backyard.
Examination revealed head trauma (that cocked head is adorable, but it indicates injury to the brain 🤕), a facial fracture, and ticks! We suspect she was struck by a vehicle.
Examination revealed head trauma (that cocked head is adorable, but it indicates injury to the brain 🤕), a facial fracture, and ticks! We suspect she was struck by a vehicle.
We have #CommonSnappingTurtle babies! 🐢🥚
Their mom came to us in summer after a vehicle strike in DC. Sadly she didn't survive, but she laid all her eggs!
Now, 36 have hatched and 3 are unhatched. Many were released when the weather was warm enough, but we will need to keep the rest until spring!
Their mom came to us in summer after a vehicle strike in DC. Sadly she didn't survive, but she laid all her eggs!
Now, 36 have hatched and 3 are unhatched. Many were released when the weather was warm enough, but we will need to keep the rest until spring!
October 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
We have #CommonSnappingTurtle babies! 🐢🥚
Their mom came to us in summer after a vehicle strike in DC. Sadly she didn't survive, but she laid all her eggs!
Now, 36 have hatched and 3 are unhatched. Many were released when the weather was warm enough, but we will need to keep the rest until spring!
Their mom came to us in summer after a vehicle strike in DC. Sadly she didn't survive, but she laid all her eggs!
Now, 36 have hatched and 3 are unhatched. Many were released when the weather was warm enough, but we will need to keep the rest until spring!
🫵 You can help save the world's #birds during #GlobalBirdRescue. Join us to rescue & document birds that have collided with buildings. Visit globalbirdrescue.org
In DC, also report window strikes to lodc.cw@gmail.com. Alive? Call us at 202-882-1000 (9-5). After hours, call DCACC 202-888-7387 ext.3
In DC, also report window strikes to lodc.cw@gmail.com. Alive? Call us at 202-882-1000 (9-5). After hours, call DCACC 202-888-7387 ext.3
September 24, 2025 at 11:08 PM
🫵 You can help save the world's #birds during #GlobalBirdRescue. Join us to rescue & document birds that have collided with buildings. Visit globalbirdrescue.org
In DC, also report window strikes to lodc.cw@gmail.com. Alive? Call us at 202-882-1000 (9-5). After hours, call DCACC 202-888-7387 ext.3
In DC, also report window strikes to lodc.cw@gmail.com. Alive? Call us at 202-882-1000 (9-5). After hours, call DCACC 202-888-7387 ext.3
Glue traps are indiscriminate & inhumane!
This #CommonYellowthroat was southbound when she spotted a buffet of bugs. Little did she know that beneath was a deadly trap.
Several of her primary feathers & her tail are destroyed.
She will not be able to complete migration. 💔
#birds #nature
This #CommonYellowthroat was southbound when she spotted a buffet of bugs. Little did she know that beneath was a deadly trap.
Several of her primary feathers & her tail are destroyed.
She will not be able to complete migration. 💔
#birds #nature
September 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Glue traps are indiscriminate & inhumane!
This #CommonYellowthroat was southbound when she spotted a buffet of bugs. Little did she know that beneath was a deadly trap.
Several of her primary feathers & her tail are destroyed.
She will not be able to complete migration. 💔
#birds #nature
This #CommonYellowthroat was southbound when she spotted a buffet of bugs. Little did she know that beneath was a deadly trap.
Several of her primary feathers & her tail are destroyed.
She will not be able to complete migration. 💔
#birds #nature
🚨 Peak migration is here! 🚨 Many more high traffic nights, and sadly window strikes, are on the horizon.
Migrating #birds face perilous journeys due to threats like:
🌃 Window/building collisions
💡 Light pollution
🐱 Domestic animals
🌱 Habitat loss & food scarcity
Read on for how you can help👇
Migrating #birds face perilous journeys due to threats like:
🌃 Window/building collisions
💡 Light pollution
🐱 Domestic animals
🌱 Habitat loss & food scarcity
Read on for how you can help👇
September 20, 2025 at 7:09 PM
🚨 Peak migration is here! 🚨 Many more high traffic nights, and sadly window strikes, are on the horizon.
Migrating #birds face perilous journeys due to threats like:
🌃 Window/building collisions
💡 Light pollution
🐱 Domestic animals
🌱 Habitat loss & food scarcity
Read on for how you can help👇
Migrating #birds face perilous journeys due to threats like:
🌃 Window/building collisions
💡 Light pollution
🐱 Domestic animals
🌱 Habitat loss & food scarcity
Read on for how you can help👇
We are deep into squirrel season with nearly 50 #EasternGraySquirrel babies currently in care. 🐿️💚
Read this thread for more about these squirrely patients... cute pictures included! 👇
#babysquirrel #squirrelsky #washdc #nature
Read this thread for more about these squirrely patients... cute pictures included! 👇
#babysquirrel #squirrelsky #washdc #nature
September 19, 2025 at 12:10 AM
We are deep into squirrel season with nearly 50 #EasternGraySquirrel babies currently in care. 🐿️💚
Read this thread for more about these squirrely patients... cute pictures included! 👇
#babysquirrel #squirrelsky #washdc #nature
Read this thread for more about these squirrely patients... cute pictures included! 👇
#babysquirrel #squirrelsky #washdc #nature
Remember this #EasternBoxTurtle? After 396 days in care recovering from a vehicle strike, she's back in the wild!
As an IUCN Vulnerable species (high risk of extinction in the wild), every individual counts greatly. Turtles will soon be on move to find overwintering spots! Please drive cautiously.
As an IUCN Vulnerable species (high risk of extinction in the wild), every individual counts greatly. Turtles will soon be on move to find overwintering spots! Please drive cautiously.
September 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Remember this #EasternBoxTurtle? After 396 days in care recovering from a vehicle strike, she's back in the wild!
As an IUCN Vulnerable species (high risk of extinction in the wild), every individual counts greatly. Turtles will soon be on move to find overwintering spots! Please drive cautiously.
As an IUCN Vulnerable species (high risk of extinction in the wild), every individual counts greatly. Turtles will soon be on move to find overwintering spots! Please drive cautiously.
It's #InternationalVultureAwarenessDay!
The DC has 2 species-- Turkey Vultures & Black Vultures.
As one of nature's most impressive janitors, #vultures prevent the spread of disease by efficiently consuming carcasses that could otherwise breed pathogens. 🦠
Read on!👇
#birds
The DC has 2 species-- Turkey Vultures & Black Vultures.
As one of nature's most impressive janitors, #vultures prevent the spread of disease by efficiently consuming carcasses that could otherwise breed pathogens. 🦠
Read on!👇
#birds
September 6, 2025 at 9:22 PM
It's #InternationalVultureAwarenessDay!
The DC has 2 species-- Turkey Vultures & Black Vultures.
As one of nature's most impressive janitors, #vultures prevent the spread of disease by efficiently consuming carcasses that could otherwise breed pathogens. 🦠
Read on!👇
#birds
The DC has 2 species-- Turkey Vultures & Black Vultures.
As one of nature's most impressive janitors, #vultures prevent the spread of disease by efficiently consuming carcasses that could otherwise breed pathogens. 🦠
Read on!👇
#birds
Windows aren't just a threat for migrating birds! 🤕
This #BeltedKingfisher was found unable to fly on the sidewalk outside of a medical center with a glass facade in Washington DC. There's little doubt he struck one of its highly reflective surfaces. 💔
#kingfisher #birds
This #BeltedKingfisher was found unable to fly on the sidewalk outside of a medical center with a glass facade in Washington DC. There's little doubt he struck one of its highly reflective surfaces. 💔
#kingfisher #birds
September 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Windows aren't just a threat for migrating birds! 🤕
This #BeltedKingfisher was found unable to fly on the sidewalk outside of a medical center with a glass facade in Washington DC. There's little doubt he struck one of its highly reflective surfaces. 💔
#kingfisher #birds
This #BeltedKingfisher was found unable to fly on the sidewalk outside of a medical center with a glass facade in Washington DC. There's little doubt he struck one of its highly reflective surfaces. 💔
#kingfisher #birds
🚨 >1 MILLION migrating birds just passed through DC. 🚨 With them comes a surge in window strikes.
>80% of American birds migrate at night. Artificial light distracts & disorients them, luring them to our hazardous cities. 🌃
Learn how YOU can protect these travelers! 🧵👇
#birds #nature #migration
>80% of American birds migrate at night. Artificial light distracts & disorients them, luring them to our hazardous cities. 🌃
Learn how YOU can protect these travelers! 🧵👇
#birds #nature #migration
August 31, 2025 at 3:50 PM
🚨 >1 MILLION migrating birds just passed through DC. 🚨 With them comes a surge in window strikes.
>80% of American birds migrate at night. Artificial light distracts & disorients them, luring them to our hazardous cities. 🌃
Learn how YOU can protect these travelers! 🧵👇
#birds #nature #migration
>80% of American birds migrate at night. Artificial light distracts & disorients them, luring them to our hazardous cities. 🌃
Learn how YOU can protect these travelers! 🧵👇
#birds #nature #migration
A much waited update on this #albinosquirrel from late Dec. She was released in early April! 🙏
The District of Columbia has a uniquely high population of albino & leucistic squirrels. We have high hopes that this feisty girl has continued to spread her gorgeous & rare genes! 🐿️🤍
The District of Columbia has a uniquely high population of albino & leucistic squirrels. We have high hopes that this feisty girl has continued to spread her gorgeous & rare genes! 🐿️🤍
August 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
A much waited update on this #albinosquirrel from late Dec. She was released in early April! 🙏
The District of Columbia has a uniquely high population of albino & leucistic squirrels. We have high hopes that this feisty girl has continued to spread her gorgeous & rare genes! 🐿️🤍
The District of Columbia has a uniquely high population of albino & leucistic squirrels. We have high hopes that this feisty girl has continued to spread her gorgeous & rare genes! 🐿️🤍
THANK YOU to all who participated in our first $5 Friday last week 🙏💚
We raised almost $500! This is invaluable support as baby squirrel season and fall migration ramp up.
Stay tuned for a $5 Friday mid-Sep. If you would like to donate beforehand, see citywildlife.org/donate/
We raised almost $500! This is invaluable support as baby squirrel season and fall migration ramp up.
Stay tuned for a $5 Friday mid-Sep. If you would like to donate beforehand, see citywildlife.org/donate/
August 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM
THANK YOU to all who participated in our first $5 Friday last week 🙏💚
We raised almost $500! This is invaluable support as baby squirrel season and fall migration ramp up.
Stay tuned for a $5 Friday mid-Sep. If you would like to donate beforehand, see citywildlife.org/donate/
We raised almost $500! This is invaluable support as baby squirrel season and fall migration ramp up.
Stay tuned for a $5 Friday mid-Sep. If you would like to donate beforehand, see citywildlife.org/donate/
We figured it was time for another #pigeon appreciation post! 🕊️
This short thread shows just a few of the pigeons currently in our care. The diversity of their plumages might surprise you!
Do you have any interesting pigeon sightings or stories to share? Drop them here! 👇
#birds #washingtondc
This short thread shows just a few of the pigeons currently in our care. The diversity of their plumages might surprise you!
Do you have any interesting pigeon sightings or stories to share? Drop them here! 👇
#birds #washingtondc
August 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
We figured it was time for another #pigeon appreciation post! 🕊️
This short thread shows just a few of the pigeons currently in our care. The diversity of their plumages might surprise you!
Do you have any interesting pigeon sightings or stories to share? Drop them here! 👇
#birds #washingtondc
This short thread shows just a few of the pigeons currently in our care. The diversity of their plumages might surprise you!
Do you have any interesting pigeon sightings or stories to share? Drop them here! 👇
#birds #washingtondc
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Good afternoon to everyone who loves Metro pigeons.
August 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Good afternoon to everyone who loves Metro pigeons.
It's #babysquirrel season! 🐿️❤️ Our incubators are already filling up with infant squirrels who are injured, orphaned, or could not be reunited with their mothers.
Luckily, most squirrels out of the nest too early CAN & SHOULD be reunited with mom through re-nesting. Read on🧵
#nature #squirrels
Luckily, most squirrels out of the nest too early CAN & SHOULD be reunited with mom through re-nesting. Read on🧵
#nature #squirrels
August 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
It's #babysquirrel season! 🐿️❤️ Our incubators are already filling up with infant squirrels who are injured, orphaned, or could not be reunited with their mothers.
Luckily, most squirrels out of the nest too early CAN & SHOULD be reunited with mom through re-nesting. Read on🧵
#nature #squirrels
Luckily, most squirrels out of the nest too early CAN & SHOULD be reunited with mom through re-nesting. Read on🧵
#nature #squirrels
It’s $5 Friday! 💚 What better way to wrap up the week than supporting local wildlife?
If you are able to donate or simply share this thread today, you are helping to make a difference for our urban wildlife.
👉 Scan the QR code or visit venmo.com/u/CityWildlife
#nonprofit #nature #birds
If you are able to donate or simply share this thread today, you are helping to make a difference for our urban wildlife.
👉 Scan the QR code or visit venmo.com/u/CityWildlife
#nonprofit #nature #birds
August 15, 2025 at 11:07 AM
It’s $5 Friday! 💚 What better way to wrap up the week than supporting local wildlife?
If you are able to donate or simply share this thread today, you are helping to make a difference for our urban wildlife.
👉 Scan the QR code or visit venmo.com/u/CityWildlife
#nonprofit #nature #birds
If you are able to donate or simply share this thread today, you are helping to make a difference for our urban wildlife.
👉 Scan the QR code or visit venmo.com/u/CityWildlife
#nonprofit #nature #birds
12 years into operation, our clinic doesn't see many firsts anymore. But this #AcadianFlycatcher was our first infant of his species! 😮
Admitted as a mere 12g nestling, our staff got to work identifying this little stranger. A positive ID is critical to ensuring proper care. 🩺
#birds #nature
Admitted as a mere 12g nestling, our staff got to work identifying this little stranger. A positive ID is critical to ensuring proper care. 🩺
#birds #nature
August 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
12 years into operation, our clinic doesn't see many firsts anymore. But this #AcadianFlycatcher was our first infant of his species! 😮
Admitted as a mere 12g nestling, our staff got to work identifying this little stranger. A positive ID is critical to ensuring proper care. 🩺
#birds #nature
Admitted as a mere 12g nestling, our staff got to work identifying this little stranger. A positive ID is critical to ensuring proper care. 🩺
#birds #nature
Yesterday's mystery patient was a #PileatedWoodpecker, the largest living woodpecker species in North America! ❤️
This male (see the red stripe on his cheek) was found disoriented outside of an apartment complex in #WashingtonDC. He most likely struck a window. 🤕
Read on!🧵
#birds #nature
This male (see the red stripe on his cheek) was found disoriented outside of an apartment complex in #WashingtonDC. He most likely struck a window. 🤕
Read on!🧵
#birds #nature
August 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Yesterday's mystery patient was a #PileatedWoodpecker, the largest living woodpecker species in North America! ❤️
This male (see the red stripe on his cheek) was found disoriented outside of an apartment complex in #WashingtonDC. He most likely struck a window. 🤕
Read on!🧵
#birds #nature
This male (see the red stripe on his cheek) was found disoriented outside of an apartment complex in #WashingtonDC. He most likely struck a window. 🤕
Read on!🧵
#birds #nature
Can you guess the species? 🤔
Here are some hints:
❓Their main call is described as a "maniacal laugh." They also communicate WITHOUT vocalizing!
❓Males have a red stripe on their cheek.
❓Favorite foods are ants & beetle larvae.
Answer & patient story to come TOMORROW! 👀
#birds #nature #rescue
Here are some hints:
❓Their main call is described as a "maniacal laugh." They also communicate WITHOUT vocalizing!
❓Males have a red stripe on their cheek.
❓Favorite foods are ants & beetle larvae.
Answer & patient story to come TOMORROW! 👀
#birds #nature #rescue
August 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Anyone else having a sleepy Saturday? 😴
This #VirginiaOpossum trio arrived in mom's pouch, with 8 other joeys! Mom was suffering from lead toxicity, parasites, & minor abrasions. These 3 had soft tissue injuries that warranted separation for daily wound care & monitoring.
#nature #animalrescue
This #VirginiaOpossum trio arrived in mom's pouch, with 8 other joeys! Mom was suffering from lead toxicity, parasites, & minor abrasions. These 3 had soft tissue injuries that warranted separation for daily wound care & monitoring.
#nature #animalrescue
August 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Anyone else having a sleepy Saturday? 😴
This #VirginiaOpossum trio arrived in mom's pouch, with 8 other joeys! Mom was suffering from lead toxicity, parasites, & minor abrasions. These 3 had soft tissue injuries that warranted separation for daily wound care & monitoring.
#nature #animalrescue
This #VirginiaOpossum trio arrived in mom's pouch, with 8 other joeys! Mom was suffering from lead toxicity, parasites, & minor abrasions. These 3 had soft tissue injuries that warranted separation for daily wound care & monitoring.
#nature #animalrescue
It's #NationalInternDay! ✨Each year City Wildlife hosts spring, summer, & fall interns. These driven students are instrumental to providing high quality care to an influx of patients admitted during these seasons. Scroll for more shots of our summer interns at work! 📸
#wildlife #nature #animalrescue
#wildlife #nature #animalrescue
July 31, 2025 at 11:46 AM
It's #NationalInternDay! ✨Each year City Wildlife hosts spring, summer, & fall interns. These driven students are instrumental to providing high quality care to an influx of patients admitted during these seasons. Scroll for more shots of our summer interns at work! 📸
#wildlife #nature #animalrescue
#wildlife #nature #animalrescue