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West Sound Wildlife is a wildlife rehabilitation and education center serving the western Puget Sound region.

West Sound Wildlife is a nonprofit wildlife hospital and education center serving the western Puget Sound. Last year we cared for over 1,500 wildlife patients and provided live-animal education programs to more than 12,000 children and adults.

09/12/2026

This quilt, Bird Nerd: A Modern Avian Quilt, was on display today at the Bainbridge Island Modern Quilt Guild Show. The next viewing will be at West Sound Wildlife Shelter’s 22nd Annual Call to the Wild Gala and Auction on October 17th. Don’t miss your opportunity to bid on it! Gala tickets on sell now. See link in comments.

09/09/2026

The Call to the Wild Gala & Auction is getting closer!

Join us Saturday, October 17 for an unforgettable evening supporting the wildlife of West Sound Wildlife Shelter. Enjoy dinner, drinks, friends—and an incredible lineup of auction treasures!

Just a few things up for grabs:
• Private barrel tasting & winery tour for 8 at Eleven Winery
• Oktoberfest Week in Leavenworth
• 4 tickets to the Seattle Space Needle
• Golf for two at White Horse Golf Course
• One-month membership to Pickleball Kingdom
• An entire section dedicated to ART!

And that’s just the beginning! Every ticket helps provide food, medical care, shelter, and rehabilitation for wildlife in need.

Get your tickets today and join us for a night that does good—and is a whole lot of fun! Link in comments.

09/06/2026

Happy International Vulture Awareness Day!

Our beautiful Turkey Vulture ambassador Princess Re*****on is here to remind you on this Vulture Awareness Day why vultures are so important to our ecosystem! As strictly carrion eaters, vultures act as nature’s clean up crew- by eating carcasses of deceased animals, they help stop bacteria and disease from spreading down the food chain. Did you know that a vulture’s stomach is so acidic they can safely digest meat exposed to rabies, distemper, and botulism?

This being said, vultures are not exempt from threats. Even though they are able to withstand more hazardous food than your average bird, they are not immune to things like lead and rat poison. Poisoning, either intentional or accidental, is the number one killer of vultures worldwide. In order to keep these beautiful birds healthy, consider using alternate pest control methods, and help change the tune of their reputation! While they may be scary looking to some, they help keep us and all other animals safe. Next time you see a vulture, say thank you!

08/25/2026

So adorable 🥹

It’s squirrel-a-polooza over here at West Sound Wildlife Shelter! Due to a short gestation period of about 5 weeks, female squirrels typically have two litters of kits per year- one in early spring and one in late summer/early fall. Litter sizes typically range from two to five kits, and these babies will stay with mom until they are fully independent at about 12 weeks old. We are currently taking care of about 26 baby squirrels, all at different stages of development. When in our care, we feed formula specific to their age and dietary needs multiple times per day, and provide a natural solid diet to help them wean as they get older. Once they are fully weaned, they will spend some time weather conditioning in an outdoor enclosure, then be released back into the wild!

West Sound Wildlife Shelter Wild Bird Mercantile

08/17/2026

So hungry!!

Did you know that some of our youngest patients get fed every 15 minutes all day long? When it comes to baby birds, their mother would be constantly caring for them in the wild from sunup to sundown, bringing food at regular intervals and feeding it directly into their mouths. To ensure the best success for our little feathered friends, we stick to this schedule to replicate the process as closely as possible. As the chicks grow, we begin to decrease the amount of feedings they get as we help them learn to self feed. It seems like this little robin would prefer us to hand feed him forever!

West Sound Wildlife Shelter Wild Bird Mercantile

08/10/2026

Eagles Galore!

We currently have three juvenile Bald Eagles in care here at West Sound Wildlife Shelter! All three of these birds came in at separate time, but with very similar stories. They had all been found grounded and emaciated, but had no physical injuries. This is not uncommon for us to see at this time of year- as these young raptors fledge, sometimes they struggle to feed themselves once leaving the nest. Eagles do not teach their young to hunt, making it so these birds have to rely on their innate prey drive and observation of others to figure it out for themselves. It’s during this process that juveniles are often found struggling. Luckily for these three, they were found and brought to us before it was too late. While in care, we provide these eagles with plentiful food and large enclosures so they can regain weight and muscle mass to help prepare them for release!

West Sound Wildlife Shelter Wild Bird Mercantile

08/04/2026

Safe travels!!

Remember Osprey 26-743 from last week? We are happy to share he was successfully released by one of our lovely volunteers over the weekend! With his injury fully healed, he is well-flighted and ready to begin his migration soon. Enjoy your journey, Mr. Osprey!

West Sound Wildlife Shelter Wild Bird Mercantile

08/01/2026

Have you ever looked into the eyes of an owl... or stood just feet away from a vulture?

Don’t miss Raptor Rhapsody at the Rolling Bay Summer Market!
• Meet live birds of prey • Enjoy engaging wildlife presentations • Saturday, August 8 • Raptor Rhapsody: 11 AM–1 PM • Rolling Bay Market open: 10 AM–4 PM

Bring the family, shop 24 amazing local vendors, and experience these magnificent birds up close—all while supporting the mission of West Sound Wildlife Shelter.

Suggested donation: $5 per person or $10 per family.

07/31/2026

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
Join us for the 22nd Annual Call to the Wild Gala & Auction on Saturday, October 17—an unforgettable evening celebrating and supporting the wild patients of West Sound Wildlife Shelter!

• Exciting auction packages
• A wonderful night out
• A great cause
• And a community that cares about local wildlife

VIP tickets and tables are limited, so don’t wait to reserve your spot!
Get your tickets today — link in bio and comments below!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

07/27/2026

Even fishermen need time on the shore!

Meet Osprey 26-743! This bird was brought to us after being found grounded in the middle of the road in Seattle. After examination and x-rays, we found a displacement of the coracoid, making it so he was unable to gain proper liftoff. Luckily for him, the injury is small enough that, with time, it would be able to heal properly. In the past few weeks, we have had the privilege of watching him progress from only being able to perch on the ground to flying over our heads! With a bit more time, he’ll be flying confidently enough to be released just in time to migrate with his species down to South America in late August!

Photos by Jay Wiggs

West Sound Wildlife Shelter Wild Bird Mercantile

Address

7501 NE Dolphin Drive
Bainbridge Island, WA
98110

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 2pm
Tuesday	9am - 2pm
Wednesday	9am - 2pm
Thursday	9am - 2pm
Friday	9am - 2pm
Saturday	9am - 2pm
Sunday	9am - 2pm

Website

https://westsoundwildlife.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/2026CalltotheWildGalaAuction2/tabid/1597496/Default.aspx, https://westsou

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