Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of injured, sick, and orphaned Federally Protected Migratory birds.
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We are a 501c3 nonprofit wildlife rescue organization whose purpose is to provide care and rehabilitation to injured, sick and orphaned birds with the goal of returning them to their natural environment.

We have an exciting announcement at Rogers Wildlife! Last fall, thanks to a generous donor, we started building a new nu...
06/07/2026

We have an exciting announcement at Rogers Wildlife! Last fall, thanks to a generous donor, we started building a new nursery for mallard ducklings, and it’s in full swing now! This season, we’re already raising close to 400 orphaned mallard ducklings brought to us. And having room for so many does present a challenge.
Our new nursery is just what we needed. It’s divided into 4 sections with 4 shallow pools for ducklings to learn to preen and swim.
We just released our first group at our new wetlands release site on our property.
A wetland is an area of land where water covers the soil or is present either at or near the surface for part or all of the year. Wetlands are vital for migratory birds and other wildlife that depend on water-rich environments to survive. Being so close to the Trinity River, we’re fortunate that the northwest part of Rogers Wildlife’s property meets this criteria.
Our new graduates seem very happy to stretch their wings and begin their new lives! 🦆🦆

05/17/2026

Meet two of our Red-bellied Woodpecker babies. They are so cute! Note the cardboard divider to keep them from pecking each other. ☺️ When they grow up, they’ll have a reddish tint on their belly. Males will have a red cap that goes from their bill to the base of the neck. Adult females have red on the nape of the neck only.
Fun fact!: Woodpeckers drum on trees and metal surfaces such as gutters and street lights as loud as possible to communicate with other woodpeckers - to claim territory and to attract a mate. When they‘re pecking on trees for insects, they peck slowly and make only faint noises.
You’ll hear these bird drummers more often in the spring. In most species, both sexes are drummers although males drum more than females. A woodpecker’s drumming speed and duration depends on the species. The Red-bellied and also the Downy Woodpeckers’ drumming speed is about 17 beats per second. Compare to the Ladder-backed Woodpeckers’ at 30 beats per second. Drum roll for all woodpeckers! 🐦🥁👏🏻

05/02/2026

These adorable baby Eastern Screech-Owls were found and brought to us a few days ago. Their tree had died and got cut down, and the tree trimmers found their nest.
They’ll grow up to be 8 to 10 inches tall.
Eastern Screech-Owls are nocturnal and live in wooded areas, both forests and urban and suburban areas that have large trees. They’re experts at blending into their surroundings. During the day, they conceal themselves in trees. The patterns of complex bands and spots on their feathers camouflages them against tree bark. When approached by a larger bird, they’re known to puff up their plumage to look bigger.
Fun fact: An Eastern Screech-Owl will also make itself look skinny by elongating its body and flattening its feathers. It will even sway back and forth to imitate a tree branch!
Ways to help them: Bright lights can disrupt their hunting activities so limit artificial lighting at night. And of course, avoiding the use of non-organic pesticides helps all wildlife. 🦉🦋

It’s official! Baby bird season is here! This cute American Robin fledgling was brought to us yesterday! A couple of ro...
03/17/2026

It’s official! Baby bird season is here! This cute American Robin fledgling was brought to us yesterday!
A couple of robin fun facts: Robins are the classic early birds. They’re one of the earliest bird species to lay eggs, and they’re among the earliest singers you’ll hear at dawn. 🌅🎶
Important conservation note: Because robins forage largely on lawns, they can be especially vulnerable to pesticide poisoning. Choosing a bird-friendly lawn w**d killer can make a big difference for them and other wildlife.
We’re grateful for the kind-hearted person who spotted this youngster by himself and brought him to a PetsMart and also to the two PetsMart employees who brought him to us! Thank you for making a difference! 🐦🍀

As March is the beginning of spring bird migration, this is a reminder about “Lights Out Texas”. Every spring, approxima...
03/11/2026

As March is the beginning of spring bird migration, this is a reminder about “Lights Out Texas”. Every spring, approximately 1 in 3 birds migrating through the U.S. fly through Texas, and most of them migrate at night. An estimated 1 billion birds in the U.S. die annually in the U.S. from collision with buildings (including homes), with migrating birds at most risk. It’s heart-breaking to think about birds migrating hundreds of miles and then dying en route from a collision. We can help reduce bird collisions by:

- turning off non-essential lights from 11am to 6am,
- aiming outdoor, non-essential lights downward, and
- making our windows visible to birds.
🐦🦅🦆💡

This beautiful Northern Cardinal came to us last month after a good semaritan found him. He had been attacked by a hawk....
12/25/2025

This beautiful Northern Cardinal came to us last month after a good semaritan found him. He had been attacked by a hawk. When he was brought to us, he was missing all of his flight feathers and a few tail feathers. They’re nearly all grown out now so he’s almost ready for release and just in time for the new year. Yay! We are so grateful for the kind-hearted people who bring us birds needing care.
And on behalf of our staff, volunteers, and the birds we take under our wings, we wish to thank everyone who has supported Rogers Wildlife this year. Happy holidays, and have a safe and happy new year!

12/15/2025

This is a video of our two whistling ducks that our volunteer, Christin, drove down to Galveston and released. (See previous post for their story.) It’s always so exciting to see birds that we either raised or rehabbed then be released and fly off to their new lives! Thank you again, Christin, for driving them all the way down to the Gulf coast! 🐦

These two whistling ducks were our last two ducklings of the season when they were brought in. By the time they were mat...
12/15/2025

These two whistling ducks were our last two ducklings of the season when they were brought in. By the time they were mature enough to be released, the migrating flocks of whistling ducks were already at the coast. (Whistling ducks are very gregarious and form large flocks.) So that our two wouldn’t have to stay with us all winter, our sweet volunteer, Christin, drove them all the way down to the Gulf coast December 7. She then found a flock of whistling ducks at a Galveston beach and released our two near them! Thank you so much, Christin! We appreciate you! 🐦

Today, December 2, is Giving Tuesday, the international day of charitable giving! As we are always in need of funds towa...
12/02/2025

Today, December 2, is Giving Tuesday, the international day of charitable giving! As we are always in need of funds toward our operations (e.g. food, medical expenses, maintenance), we would appreciate your gift to Rogers Wildlife very much!
You can donate by going to our website at www.rogerswildlife.org
A heartfelt thank you to all of our supporters for flying beside us this year! Have a safe and happy holiday season! 🐦❤️🎄

https://www.rogerswildlife.org/

This adorable burrowing owl was brought to us last week with a head injury after hitting a building in downtown Dallas. ...
10/27/2025

This adorable burrowing owl was brought to us last week with a head injury after hitting a building in downtown Dallas. We’re reasonably certain he was migrating since burrowing owls live in open areas like open prairies and pastures. His prognosis is good so he’ll be released after he recovers.
Some tidbits about burrowing owls:
- They are small, unusual owls with bright-yellow eyes, long legs, and a white “unibrow”. ☺️
- They nest underground in burrows 10 feet or longer dug mostly by prairie dogs or ground squirrels.
- During the day, they perch on the ground, fence posts, utility poles, and near the entrance of their burrow.
- They feed on large insects and small mammals.
- Their population is declining primarily due to habitat loss, collision with vehicles, prairie-dog and ground squirrel poison-control programs. Some conservation attempts are being made. Example, www.burrowingowlconservationnetwork.org.
Thank you to the caring person who brought him to us! 🦉❤️

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1430 E Cleveland Street
Hutchins, TX
75141

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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(972) 225-4000

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