Save the Date
Wildlife Walk 2025
Sunday, September 28th 11am-3pm
The Seminary – Conference & Retreat Center
440 West Neck Road
Lloyd Harbor, NY 11743
Please join us for our major fundraising event!
Meet our animal ambassadors & learn about Long Island’s wildlife! Open to all ages – pizza, drinks, & ice cream served.
Adults: $25
Kids: $10
Upcoming Events
Education Programs
Do you live in the Brooklyn area? We’re visiting a few Brooklyn libraries next month for our live raptor programs!
Saturday June 21st:
11am-12pm: Bedford Public Library
1pm-2pm: Clinton Hill Library
3pm-4pm: Brooklyn Heights Public Library
Meet some of the fiercest apex predators on Long Island living right in our backyards. Get an in-depth explanation of the species-specific hunting methods, diurnal versus nocturnal adaptations, and unique survival tactics! Since we share common areas with these creatures, they are susceptible to human-induced threats. Learn how to help conserve these species & meet our Raptor Ambassadors (owls, hawks, falcons) up close during these exciting programs!
Patient Spotlight
Mallard Duck with a Fractured Foot
This female Mallard was brought to our center in early April after she was hit by a car outside of Hecksher Park in Huntington. She presented with a fracture to the tarsometatarsus – a large bone in one of her feet. Due to the location of the fracture, a bandage splint wouldn’t be sufficient for repair and the duck would need surgery.
The incredible staff at Animal General of East Norwich inserted metal pins through the duck’s skin and bone to hold the fractured bone in proper alignment. Over the next 4 weeks, the duck’s foot began the healing process, first forming a soft callus with fibrous tissue and cartilage, then a hard callus as the bone began to remodel.
During the healing process, the duck’s fractured foot and surgical pins needed to stay dry, so this aquatic bird unfortunately couldn’t have access to water for swimming. Our rehab team misted her upper body twice daily with water so she could still enjoy the water and keep her feathers nice and clean! Soft bedding was provided to alleviate pressure from the injured foot and pain medication administered daily. Antibiotics were given to prevent infection after surgery and extra calcium added to her diet for bone health.
Repeat radiographs 4 weeks later showed that her broken bone healed very well. The surgical pins were removed and the duck was able to have more space to exercise. For the first time in over a month, she was thrilled to have access to water and finally be able to swim. After 2 more weeks of swimming and exercise, she was ready to return home.
Our rehabilitators met the kind women who rescued the duck and together we released the Mallard back to her home at Hecksher Park. The Mallard quickly swam off and then joined her two mates who were eagerly awaiting her return!
Fractured foot with surgical pins stabilizing bone
Mallard enjoying her bath!
Reunited with her two mates!