Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network (link)

Located at 1460 North Fairview Avenue in Goleta, this center cares for injured birds and small mammals until they are able to survive on their own, then releases them back into the wild. Many different species arrive here, rescued by compassionate citizens of Santa Barbara County. Volunteers with a love of wildlife and a talent for healing man the center. For more information, including how to volunteer, call 805-681-1080.

ponds

There are two adjacent pond areas.

featuring pelicans

As of this date, most of the seabirds at the center are Brown Pelicans.

preparing dinner

The meal includes a pill that has nutrients seabirds who aren't living in salt water need -- placed inside each fish. Land birds are fed separately.

eating

exercising and resting

cormorants

raccoons

Other small mammals are also cared for at the center.

more about the Network

The story began in 1979 with a small group of people who saw a need to care for injured birds. Since then the Network has grown to over 400 volunteers, who care for over 4000 animals each year. Only a few of the animals, resident as of today, are shown above. Regular team members include Julia Parker, Sophie Busch, Tracie Gephart, Pat Carter, Jackie Darbyshire, Dawn A. Summerlin and June Taylor ... an extraordinary group. More photos of the Network's activities are presented on this blog July 1, 2012 (scroll down). The NETWORK on Facebook.

Pond areas are also monitored by computer.

Sunday morning

on campus

Fallen Figure, by Robert Thomas

Twilight landing

brown pelican in the lagoon

on a walk

black-necked stilt

black-crowned night heron

shades of purple

Isla Vista park

zoomed in

evening glow

footprints in the sand

Sunday morning

Saturday

2

afternoon

great white egret

Iris

elderberries

morning

great white egret

in the lagoon

evening, surf and sand

Heermann's Gull, migrating

great blue heron

2

sundown

cormorant on branch

full moon

Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network

The network is made up of dedicated volunteers who handle injured birds and small mammals that people bring in. Visit their WEBSITE for more information and to volunteer. (805-681-1080). These compassionate people make a difference! Their spirit uplifts and enriches the entire community.