The National Emblem of the United States, the Bald Eagle was threatened with extinction in the lower 48 states because of DDT poisoning. Protection under the Endangered Species Act, together with reintroduction programs, brought the populations up. They were reclassified as Threatened in 1994 and were taken off of the Threatened list in June 2007. A Bald Eagle is a very large raptor with adults’ unmistakable brown body with white head and tail. They have a large yellow hooked

The American Kestrel is perhaps the most colorful, smallest, numerous, and most widespread North American falcon. Of the 13 kestrel species that occur throughout the world, only one is found in the Western Hemisphere, where 17 subspecies are recognized. Found from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego. This colorful falcon is sexually dichromatic; the males has blue-gray wings and a rufous tail with a single broad sub-terminal black band, while the wings and tail of the female are rufou

Three baby owlets got a second chance after the tree they called home got taken down by a careless tree service last Saturday. The nest was discovered in a cavity of the fallen tree, with all three luckily unharmed. Luckily, the homeowner called Sacred Friends, and Katherine Sheetz came to the rescue. For the next two days, Katherine fed them diced meat like their parents would, and by Monday Pearl and Jimmy "Two Hawks" had everything prepared for the big family reunion. Jimm

It's baby season! This time of year, it is so important to keep critters in mind when you're outside doing yard work.  Wildlife mothers picked spots in your trees and bushes because they were safe, comfortable places to keep their babies hidden until they're old enough to fend for themselves, so here are some tips for helping Animal Mommas keep them safe until then. If you are planning on hiring someone to trim back branches or remove a tree in your yard, always ask about wha

As humans, we have such a severe impact on everything around us. Something as innocent as fishing can cause incredible damage to the wildlife on occasion, and that is the case with this Gull. This poor little guy was found with one end of a lure stuck in its lower bill and the other in his left wing. There is no way he could survive like this, so something had to be done! Luckily for him, Sacred Friends was available to lend a helping hand! Pearl did the rescue, capturing the

At approximately 16-21 inches tall with a wingspan of 33-39 Inches, and a weight of 11-22 ounces, the American Crow might look quite similar to the common Raven, but is actually much smaller. A juvenile Crow is actually about the same size as the adults, sharing the deep black feathers and legs, but the rich brown color of the eyes doesn't come until the blue eyed juvenile grows into an adult. This rapid growth is very beneficial to the social system of the Crows, which is ve