Basics: 1. First, do no harm. Intervene only as much as is necessary to maintain the animal while getting it to a rehabilitator or a veterinarian. 2. It is illegal to be in possession of wildlife without proper state licensing. Residents may, however, be within the limits of human and animal safety and transport a small animal to a veterinarian or rehabilitator on an emergency basis. 3. Seek urgent medical attention for any bite or scratch by wildlife. Pets likewise require immediate veterinary attention for a bite or scratch. Advice for Residents: 1. Do not touch or handle a wild ...

For general information on bird boxes, their installation, and maintenance, scan down to the “Bird Nest Box General Information.” Pygmy Nuthatch Nest Boxes:  Something constructive you can do to combat Pygmy Nuthatch drilling is to offer them a roosting or nesting box. Although there are no guarantees, attempting to coexist peacefully is worth the effort and can be your best chance of a solid solution. If late winter or early spring is the time you discover holes being drilled by Pygmies, nesting is most likely the primary purpose of the hole. These birds might use a range of box sizes, ...