The past winter storm affecting our entire state and beyond has made driving nearly impossible on every road. Despite the challenging conditions, our dedicated team remained on-site, showcasing a commitment that is second to none. While many people were at home shoveling snow or making last-minute runs to the store, we experienced a high volume of phone calls. During this state of emergency, our team answered calls and guided callers on how to safely contain the animals until they could be trans

Yesterday, we got to see Horned Grebe #25-0222 return home! This bird had mistaken a parking lot for a body of water and crash-landed. Grebes can only take flight from the water, so it had become stranded and was being attacked by crows. Fortunately, the grebe was rescued and brought to our Center, and it wasn't injured. After a short stay, we were able to release it at the Maury River in Lexington. It was a bit cold for us, but the grebe dove right in! | Wildlife Center of Virginia