I'm often asked what to do if an animal is found on our porch or in our home.
Who you call determines the future of that animal. Do you know what happens when you call a pest control or removal company to remove wildlife? They kill it.
There is another option.
Wildlife, Inc. is the largest rescue and rehabilitation place in Manatee County. Since Wildewood Springs is a designated wildlife sanctuary and natural preserve-like area, this post is meant to help find friendly, kind solutions to working with our wilder neighbors.
This is another opportunity to remind us all to not feed the birds or wildlife.
Why? When you feed birds, the food attracts all kinds of wildlife. Wildewood Springs IIA has a rule about not feeding any birds or wildlife. This rule has an important purpose and is suggested by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Feeding birds and other wildlife is not healthy for wildlife or humans. Wildlife needs to find their food from the habitat. Feeding birds is also an invitation to other wildlife, like raccoons or opossums—and sends a message that humans are a food source. The result? Birds and other animals approach humans in unnatural closeness. Feeding wildlife accustoms them to humans.
I know that birds are being fed in Wildewood Springs. How? I have never fed birds, however, when I stepped outdoors recently, this Wood Stork, normally skittish, walked right up to me.
The Grounds Committee is working on a Strategic Plan and in it will recommend to the Board the idea of including plants (in areas) that increase the food supply for birds and butterflies. We hope that this will increase bird sightings for the enjoyment of all neighbors.
There is another option.
Wildlife, Inc. is the largest rescue and rehabilitation place in Manatee County. Since Wildewood Springs is a designated wildlife sanctuary and natural preserve-like area, this post is meant to help find friendly, kind solutions to working with our wilder neighbors.
Just like us, birds and other animals are doing their best to make a living and raise their young. Developing an appreciation and understanding of your wild neighbors can help you learn to accept them and live in harmony with them without resorting to extreme measures.
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
This is another opportunity to remind us all to not feed the birds or wildlife.
Why? When you feed birds, the food attracts all kinds of wildlife. Wildewood Springs IIA has a rule about not feeding any birds or wildlife. This rule has an important purpose and is suggested by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Feeding birds and other wildlife is not healthy for wildlife or humans. Wildlife needs to find their food from the habitat. Feeding birds is also an invitation to other wildlife, like raccoons or opossums—and sends a message that humans are a food source. The result? Birds and other animals approach humans in unnatural closeness. Feeding wildlife accustoms them to humans.
I know that birds are being fed in Wildewood Springs. How? I have never fed birds, however, when I stepped outdoors recently, this Wood Stork, normally skittish, walked right up to me.
The Grounds Committee is working on a Strategic Plan and in it will recommend to the Board the idea of including plants (in areas) that increase the food supply for birds and butterflies. We hope that this will increase bird sightings for the enjoyment of all neighbors.
