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@mywildlife.bsky.social

Wildlife rehabilitator. Love to read, hike, travel, and explore the area I live in

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My dad drove with me to my first wildlife job- from NM to Washington state. We went through Yellowstone to see the waterfalls because he loved them so much. He also showed me where he grew up in Montana. One day in the next year or so I will be taking him back there. πŸ˜”

06.10.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My dad passed away this week. It was sudden and unexpected. It feels like the world should stop to allow you to grieve but it doesn’t. I still need to work, take care of my cats, my house and somehow myself. Today is his birthday so I will celebrate with a blizzard from DQ- his all time favorite

04.10.2025 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The dangers of leaving soccer or other nets up when not in use. Animals can become tangled in the nets often with fatal consequences. Halloween decorations (fake webs) can be deadly for wildlife too!
This coyote pup is ok but will need to stay in care for several days for observation

29.09.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Elf owls are one of the smallest species of owl in the world. These tiny guys can fit in your fist but have a lot of attitude.
You can age owls using a black light and seeing how their feathers fluoresce so we were able to age this owl as a yearling.

28.09.2025 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The colors are more vibrant in the photos but you could still see all the colors and movement with the naked eye. It was incredible

27.09.2025 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just thinking about my trip to Iceland last year where I saw the most amazing northern lights display. I was fully expecting to have cloudy nights with no viewing but instead got one of the best shows. I enjoyed every part of my trip there and hope I can go back someday

27.09.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yesterday I received a call about a bobcat that was injured in someone’s backyard. Turns out it was just a safe space to keep cool with her kitten. It’s amazing how bobcats in Tucson adapted to live in the city. They take advantage of backyards to keep them safe from predators and avoid the heat!

26.09.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Earlier this year we ended up with two orphaned coati. One had a tooth abscess and needed treatment, so were not able to be reunited. They rarely come into care so it was a gift to get to work with these cuties. They went to another center with other babies to learn wild skills before release

25.09.2025 13:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Baby Jackrabbits differ from desert cottontails in many ways. Jackrabbits are hares and are born fully furred with eyes and ears open and ready to go. Newborns look like juvenile cottontails. Even though they are precocial they still rely on mom for milk and protection for several months.

24.09.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Life feels darker and harder than it ever has before. Take the time out to notice how beautiful the world is around you. Sometimes it feels like a monumental effort to get out of the door, but it’s always worth it. Take care of yourselves

23.09.2025 13:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Can you spot the baby regal horned lizard in the first photo? He was so tiny I definitely got cute aggression

22.09.2025 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My desert night photo collection. All on or near my front porch

20.09.2025 13:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Caught this cute pic of a fawn whose mom looks like she is chewing on her ear. Silver City, NM

20.09.2025 04:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our juvenile canyon bats needed a little encouragement to fly but once they got going they instantly met up with other bats and we even saw them successfully catch some bugs. Tucson sunset made for a beautiful backdrop for this release

18.09.2025 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I would love to join!

17.09.2025 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I didn’t get the best picture of this Lesser Long-nose Bat but I was so excited to work with this species! The majority of bats in the area are insectivores but this guy feeds off nectar from agave and cactus flowers. (Yay Tequila) Luckily his injuries were mild and he was able to be released!

17.09.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is how I am with my kitten. I just can’t leave her alone. I get cute aggression

17.09.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Make sure you check your brush piles before burning- especially if the piles have been sitting out for a long time. Wildlife use them as nest sites. This baby raccoon came in with mild burns and smoke damage to his lungs. His siblings were not as fortunate. He recovered and was released with friends

16.09.2025 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Monday!
Our young Sonoran desert opossum was successfully released! This species is more commonly found in Mexico but small pockets can be found in the US, including near Tucson. The longer, darker tail and facial markings set it apart from the more common Virginia opossum.

15.09.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lots of big life changes happened and I’m still adjusting. New center where I can work with more wildlife and hopefully make more of an impact. Job came with more drama than I was expecting and it’s been difficult to navigate. But I love Tucson and the diversity of species here is incredible!

14.09.2025 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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First rattlesnake relocation of the season! Rattlesnakes do not want to harm humans and really just want to be left alone. They will strike to defend themselves but often try to conserve their venom that they need for hunting. If you see one just give it some space. They deserve to live too

16.05.2025 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Don’t DIY wildlife! If you find injured or orphaned wildlife, get them into a wildlife rehabilitation center asap and do not feed it! This baby has metabolic bone disease and was emaciated as most of the food is on his feathers. We have training on diet and feeding techniques please use us!!

27.04.2025 01:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Be the change you want to see in the world! We are so fortunate to live in such an amazing place. Let’s do everything we can to protect it!
Happy Earth Day!

22.04.2025 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We got a call about a bobcat kitten whose mom had been chased off by a dog. The dog had also grabbed the baby. Reuniting attempts were unsuccessful, but we were able to stabilize the baby and send to a center with other bobcats. Please keep your dogs on leash!

21.04.2025 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This baby’s mom was killed by rodenticides. The lady put it out because she β€œhates snakes and rodents attract them”. Rodenticides are a horrible way to die and affects animals all the way up the food chain including dogs and cats.There are so many better alternatives. Please don’t use poison!!

09.04.2025 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Canyoneering adventure in Rock canyon near Zion. Got snowed on but it was a blast!

09.04.2025 02:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Utah is truly an amazing place. Walking among all the colors and rock formations is like being on another planet

27.02.2025 13:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What is going on in this country is beyond scary. Every day brings fresh news that is horrifying. I am looking for ways to fight back. No spending on Feb 28. Looking at organizing a women’s March on March 8. Not supporting big business. What else can I do? How can I find where protests are happening

24.02.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We got in this old silver haired bat in the middle of January after being found by hikers under a pile of rocks. He has several membrane tears and superficial injuries to his face and ears. He is eating well in care though so we are hopeful he will be releasable by spring!

14.02.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We were able to release our great horned owl who came in last year after being hit by a car. He had traumatic brain injury and needed time to recover. Before he left he was navigating well and finding food on his own. Such a huge difference from when he came in and could barely stand! Good luck bud!

05.02.2025 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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