Oiled Wildlife Care Network Content

Efforts Intensify To Assist Avian Botulism-Affected Birds At Tulare Lake

Katherine E Kerlin — September 09, 2023 - 9:27am

The 51�ԹϺ�� Davis-managed Oiled Wildlife Care Network responds with CDFW and partners to birds affected by avian botulism at Tulare Lake in California.

Most Oil in the Sea Comes from Runoff on Land

Katherine E Kerlin — October 03, 2022 - 11:16am

Runoff from cities, cars and highways is the main source of oil in the ocean, while oil spills are the third largest contributor, finds a National Academies "Oil in the Sea" report. 51�ԹϺ�� Davis' Oiled Wildlife Care Network director Michael Ziccardi is a co-author.

‘51�ԹϺ�� Davis LIVE’ on Rescuing Oiled Wildlife

Andy Fell — November 11, 2021 - 9:00am

Crude Awakenings: An Oil Spill, a Tiny Bird and a Big Care Network

Tanya H Perez — November 08, 2021 - 8:00am

Learn how 51�ԹϺ�� Davis’ Oiled Wildlife Care Network responders carefully wash, treat and rehabilitate endangered birds for their survival and conservation efforts.

UPDATED: Oiled Wildlife Care Network Comes Full Circle in Orange County

Katherine E Kerlin — October 11, 2021 - 4:00pm

Updated 4 p.m. Oct. 11: Responders with the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Oiled Wildlife Care Network, a program managed by 51�ԹϺ�� Davis, continue to provide veterinary care for animals impacted by the Orange County oil spill, which has leaked at least 25,000 gallons of crude oil into the ocean since early October. While devastating, it could have been even worse. The spill was smaller than initially estimated, and it occurred just after nesting season and before migratory season — a window of time with relatively few birds in the area.

Wildlife Experience High Price of Oil

Robyn Frances Huey — June 02, 2015 - 8:00am

A 51�ԹϺ�� Davis study reveals the high price of oil on wildlife. Learn how 51�ԹϺ�� Davis rescued oiled animals, the impacts of oil extraction, and potential solutions.