Who are You?

  The Great Horned Owl  
Cyndi Bohannon
The Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) is arguably one of the most majestic of all raptors. Solitary in nature, a group would be called a Parliament. Of the order Strigifermes and family Strigidae, the Great Horned owl is considered a “true owl”. The other owl family, Tytonidae include barn owls. [...]

Letter from the Director – Summer 2009

Wildlife Rehab and Education grieves the loss of our longest lived Education Ambassador
Wildlife Rehab & Education’s oldest educational ambassador died peacefully in his sleep during November of 2008.  His mesmerizing golden eyes were photographed by amateur and professional alike. The public usually  responded to the eyes first, talons second then finally to his sheer presence.
WR&E [...]

Grand Opening WR&E Wildlife Center – Winter 2007

 The Grand Opening was scheduled for September because it is a natural lull between baby season and winter’s migratory injuries. State and Federal regulations prevent the general public from interacting with most wildlife, so the few protected species were removed for the event. Educational posters were placed in each rehab area which included pictures of [...]

Letter from the Director – Winter 2007

  It’s Been a Wonderful Year
Sharon Schmalz, Executive Director
Wildlife Rehab and Education reached an important milestone this year with the opening of its Wildlife Center. The achievement would not have been possible without the unfailing support of our volunteers, their families, individual contributors and our corporate sponsors. The workload has been grueling as we [...]

Burrowing Owl

  A Miraculous Return to Health
by Margaret Pickell
It was a lucky fall day for Athene Cunicularia commonly known as the Burrowing Owl, when two young children found her in the middle of a street in Baytown. Acting quickly, they picked her up and with the help of their dad, brought her to the Wildlife Center.
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