Save The Date
Wildlife Walk 2025
Sunday, September 28th 11am-3pm
The Seminary Retreat & Conference Center
440 West Neck Road
Lloyd Harbor, NY 11743
Please join us for a fun-filled day to benefit Wildlife Center of Long Island!
Meet our Animal Ambassadors & learn about Long Island’s wildlife! Open to all ages – pizza, drinks, & ice cream served. Wildlife Programs & Kids Storytime hourly!
Adults: $25
Kids: $10
Kids under 3- FREE
Patient Spotlight
Young Herring Gull Returns Home!
Our team rescued this Herring Gull last weekend after he somehow managed to get himself wedged between 2 fences and then stuck in the chain link fence! As soon as we received the call from a caring member of the public, one of our volunteers immediately drove to Massapequa to help the gull. Our volunteer carefully freed the bird and brought him our center for evaluation.
The gull had a wound on one wing that was already contaminated with fly eggs and was very sore and unable to use one of his legs. He was quite disheveled and exhausted from this stressful situation.
Radiographs ruled out any fractures and this patient was given pain medication, antibiotics, supportive care, and rest.
In a week’s time, the gull made a full recovery! This past weekend, he was brought back to Massapequa and released back home where he was found-at the McDonald’s parking lot! Why didn’t we release this bird at a beautiful beach far away from fences, cars, and other human obstacles? This is a frequently asked question for many patients! While the beach may seem more idyllic for a gull, there’s simply no place like home for a wild animal. We knew based on his feathers that this is a first year bird, just a few months old. He was in good body condition meaning he was finding plenty of food and thriving at this location. Gulls are very social birds and young gulls often stay in a colony with their parents, even after they’re capable of independent survival.
Photos received by our hotline staff allow us to accurately identify an animal’s species, visually assess their condition and determine feasibility of rescue. Based on the photos received by this gull’s finder, we knew our team would be needed to assist!
Jack & Jill of America- Suffolk Teens Make a Difference!
In July, we were contacted by the Suffolk County Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. The teens of the chapter chose our organization as one of the beneficiaries of their 2024-2025 fundraisers. They raised an impressive $4,577 to benefit our wildlife rescue efforts. In July, our team had the pleasure of meeting with these motivated teenagers at the Half Hollow Hills Library to discuss our rehabilitation program and how they can help wildlife in their area. At the end of our meeting, the teens had the opportunity to meet two of our ambassador raptors, Ameila and Marcus! It was a wonderful way to see the value of their fundraising efforts!
Thank you for your Target Circle Votes!
In the second quarter, we were chosen by Target Charitable Giving as a designated non-profit recipient of Target’s charitable giving program! Thanks to many Target customers, we were thrilled to receive a donation in the amount of $5,119.69! Thank you to all who cast their votes for WCLI!
