Sally Norris – Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter

6 days ago

Whew! We took in 9 baby woodpeckers today. All were cavity nesters in trees being cut down. PLEASE look for nests before cutting!
They need their parents for another week or two. And it is illegal to disturb an active nest...We'll do our best to house them, feed them and if possible reunite them with their parents.
This is scheduled for removal this week on Oak Island. ... See MoreSee Less

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I raised 3 baby red headed woodpeckers here! I loved it! 💖

So sad. Thank you for your hard work and dedication.

Ed McCullough

I'm not anywhere close but, how can I help? Also...so far away but we have such a good place for release here.

ThankYou So Much🐦💜

Need to hault the job until birds have leave the nest.

Why cut & clear at all in spring when it’s baby season!!!??

Mary Ellen you and your crew of volunteers are Angel's!!! God bless you.... Those poor parents are probably so upset.... hope you can attempt a reunion for the family.

So much clear cutting going on in the spring - it's awful.

Trees should be checked before cutting. Any tree with an active nest cannot be cut until babies fledge or there is a high fine.

Thank you for all that you do Mary Ellen and crew. It’s so sad, it’s ‘illegal to disturb an active nest’ yet it’s not enforced, contractors clear cut lots with no knowledge or concern 🙁

Thank you

Great job ME❤️❤️❤️

Brunswick County won’t have any trees left soon enough😩

Thank you❣

I hate to see trees cut😞

Omg

Because of 💰

Wow 9 babies i love woodpeckers soon there will be no trees left for their nests

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Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter

1 week ago

This is one of three baby Eastern Screech Owls at SB. It was fed several mice cut into pieces. ... See MoreSee Less

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How old? He’s not much bigger than full grown, right?

Cute😇

Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter

1 week ago

Even if you don't like pigeons, you have to admire their coloration. ... See MoreSee Less

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I love pigeons! Their color is beautiful in the sunshine♥️

I love pigeons! They're gorgeous!

I like pigeons

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Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter

1 week ago

These are 5 Red-bellied Woodpeckers and 1 Grackle. Always squawking for mealworms & crickets. ... See MoreSee Less

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I just found one that looks like the black one in my yard. I have no idea how to care for it.

Red Belly Woodpecker are beautiful

Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter

1 week ago

Baby birds are not very attractive & sometimes we can't even tell what they are! But they are always ready to eat. ... See MoreSee Less

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I am shocked and disappointed that you would describe these birds as "ready to eat!" We should look at them as precious lives to be nurtured, not something to grace the dinner table! I truly can't . . . What? You meant the birds are ready to eat food, not they are ready for us to eat them? Never mind! 😃

now super curious as to what these little guys are.

Definitely a species of woodpecker ☺️

Woodpeckers

ALL BEAKS & FEET & READY 2 EAT 🐦💘🐦💘🐦 TEEE-heee

They are in very good hands !!!!

I haven't seen these babies before!!!

I think they are gorgeous. All babies are beautiful!

So sweet♥️

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