KEY WEST WILDLIFE CENTER

The Key West Wildlife Center is a 501(c)(3) charitable tax exempt organization. We provide care to over 1000 native animals a year. Our mission is to ensure the future of our diverse native wildlife by providing timely rescues and quality...

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This American White Pelican was rescued down weak and unable to stand on the side of US1 at Shark Key on May 31st. The patient had a high parasite count and has responded well to hydrotherapy in our clinic. Able to stand now, the White Pelican is recovering rapidly and working towards release.

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Two Magnificent Frigatebirds under our care have moved from our clinic to the wild bird aviary for flight training prior to release. One was rescued by Sunset Watersports down in offshore waters with a fishing line entanglement and the other was rescued down on Big Pine Key. Both patients are working towards a quick return to the wild! www.keywestwildlifecenter.org

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Just rescued this fledgling Osprey down in a backyard on 5th Street in Key West. The Raptor is being treated for dehydration and will be returned to the wild as soon as possible. www.keywestwildlifecenter.org

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Thanks to Sunset Watersports Jet Ski operators at Parrot Key Resort for making the rescue of this Magnificent Frigatebird down in the water with a fishing line entanglement off of NAS Key West Sigsbee base. They were able to safely remove the line and transport the patient into our care. Prognosis is good for full recovery and release. www.keywestwildlifecenter.org

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Three first year Brown Pelicans returned to the wild after rehabilitation was complete at Key West Wildlife Center. These three were originally rescued weak and underweight. The late season youngsters were ready to go! www.keywestwildlifecenter.org

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Two Double-crested Cormorants returned to the wild after rehabilitation was complete at Key West Wildlife Center. Both first-year patients were rescued weak and underweight. They flew well in light winds. www.keywestwildlifecenter.org

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Thanks to teachers, staff, and Key West Police Department at NAS Key West Sigsbee Charter School for making the call about this weak and emaciated Great Blue Heron down at the school. We were able to make the rescue and the patient, "Sigsbee," has been administered fluids and calories to begin treatment in our clinic. Thanks to everyone out there looking out for native wildlife in distress!

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Thanks to Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority - FKAA for making the rescue of this Cattle Egret down on Cudjoe Key. The patient is weak and exhausted and being treated in our clinic now. www.keywestwildlifecenter.org

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Eight Brown Pelicans returned to the wild this morning after rehabilitation was complete at our center. One adult and seven juveniles were released. Three of the patients were originally rescued with fishing hook and line entanglements, while five were weak and underweight. www.keywestwildlifecenter.org

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This Great Blue Heron was rescued down in a backyard on Cross Street yesterday afternoon. Weak and unable to clear the fence, the Heron is being treated in our clinic now. www.keywestwildlifecenter.org

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Thanks to the caller who reported this first-year Brown Pelican in need of help at Cudjoe Gardens Marina. We were able to make the rescue and are treating the underweight patient for a high parasite count, dehydration, and poor feather condition. www.keywestwildlifecenter.org

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Thanks to callers at Hyatt Centric for reporting this weak and waterlogged Royal Tern down on the rocks. We were able to make the rescue and the patient is stable in our clinic now. www.keywestwildlifecenter.org

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We were able to make the rescue of this Laughing Gull with a bad fishing hook and line entanglement. The hook was through the tongue and embedded in the jaw. We carefully removed the hook and treated the patient for wounds and swelling. www.keywestwildlifecenter.org

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The Turkey Vulture rescued down in the water by #honesteco tours on 4/20 was returned to the wild after rehabilitation was complete at Key West Wildlife Center. Thanks to everyone out there looking out and helping Wildlife in distress! www.keywestwildlifecenter.org

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The Great Blue Heron rescued down March 27th at Florida Keys Aquaduct Authority was returned to the wild this afternoon near to where originally rescued at Florida Keys SPCA

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This male American Redstart was just rescued down with impact related head trauma in Old Town Key West. The patient is recovering in our clinic now. www.keywestwildlifecenter.org

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This Black-and-White Warbler was just rescued down with impact related head trauma at George Allen Apartments. The migratory traveler is recovering in our clinic now. www.keywestwildlifecenter.org