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Wildlife/Expert Profile
Expertise
I am a Wildlife rehabber and I am most familiar with north american wildlife. I often find myself working with Raptors and songbirds, my favorites being any dove or pigeon species. The mammals I am experienced with are foxes, racoons, opossums, squirrels and rabbits/hares and Black-tail fawns.
Experience in the area
For the last 7 years I have worked for Shasta Wildlife Rescue and am a Team Leader. I am also on the Animal Advisory board, my job is to oversee the way all wild animals are handled and cared for while they are being rehabilitated for release.
Organizations
The Humane Society, Hooved Humane Rescue, International Wildlife Rehabilitation Counsel, California Counsel of Wildlife Rehabilitators
Education/Credentials
I have earned rehabilitation certifications from the IWRC as well as the CCWR. I have special training in disease prevention and wildlife management. I graduated from U.C. Davis with a degree in Equine management and care.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Diana | 09/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for your answer ..... |
| Shan | 08/05/09 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the information; it feels like ..... |
| Michelle | 04/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much! I was worried ..... |
| james kennedy | 03/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | very fast response. a very useful answer ..... |
| Tomi | 03/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Excellent correspondence. Please disregard my first ratings ..... |
Recent Answers from Stallynrydr
2009-08-22 wildlife orphans rejected by parents:
In my own experience rabbits/hares seem more sensitive about humans handling one of their babies then other creatures are. Example... The family pet discovers a cottontail nest and brings home one of
2009-08-05 A raccoon knocking at the door!:
It is my guess that your nocturnal friends are doing a little snacking on whatever invertebrates they can find in your garden area... worms and snails and other tasty things. When your friend "intruded"
2009-04-01 hawks:
I do not think you will ever have any problems with the hawk and your children. The hawk MAY be interested in a small pet if you have one I would never let it out without immediate supervision. A hawk
2009-03-18 wild rabbit births:
Outside of building an enclosure around the burrow there is little you can do. Nature is sometimes cruel but it is likely the mother rabbit knows this and is taking steps to protect her babies already
2009-03-16 rabbits:
In my opinion it is just short of cruel to release domestic animals into unprotected areas. These animals have been captive bred and raised and have lost much of the natural fear of humans and other predators
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