Think Wild Welcomes a Rescued Red-Tailed Hawk Ambassador Animal On July 6, Think Wild, welcomed our first ambassador animal, a juvenile Red-tailed Hawk, to our facility in Bend. The hawk … Read more
On April 11, Bend wildlife center, Think Wild, received a call about an American Badger cub found alone near the Malheur Field Station near Crane, Oregon. The badger cub had … Read more
On June 13, Think Wild received a call about two nestling American Kestrels who had accidentally been transported with a bale of hay from Burns, Oregon to a farm in … Read more
Want to help improve beaver population management in Oregon? Consider joining Think Wild in showing your support for Oregon House Bill 3464, which would remove the “predatory animal” designation of … Read more
Humane Options for Rodent Population Control Do you ever hear little feet scurrying around in your house? It can be unnerving to hear mice, raccoons, squirrels, or other critters making … Read more
Using Nest Boxes to Support Native Central Oregon Wildlife and Avoid Wildlife Conflicts Central Oregon is home to a diverse range of bird and mammal species, many of whom spend … Read more
Rescued Bald Eagle will join the Yakama Nation Confederated Tribes and Bands as Education Ambassador On August 15th, Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, received a call … Read more
How Do Wildlife Survive the Winter? Do you ever wonder how the tiny Anna’s Hummingbird is able to survive the harsh Central Oregon winters or how our local rodents last … Read more
Tundra Swan Rescued After Mass Waterfowl Casualty Event News Release – November 15, 2022 A tundra swan in the care of Think Wild was lucky to survive a casualty event … Read more
Why We Do Not Recommend Trapping and Relocating Wildlife Central Oregon is expanding rapidly and with increasing urbanization comes more instances of wildlife conflict. Whether it be raccoons eating leftover … Read more