Walden's Puddle

Unfortunately the first Golden Eagle in Yellowstone has died due to lead poisoning. Please encourage your family or friends who are hunters and fishermen... msn.com/en-us/news/us/…

Walden’s Puddle is currently closed for admissions. Due to the sheer number of injured and orphan animals that we have in care at our facility, we are temporarily closed for the next 10-14 days. In an effort to maintain high standards of care for the... waldenspuddle.org

Hummingbirds have started to make their way back as a part of their summer migration! We encourage people to create their own hummingbird nectar, it’s simple and easy to do. Many commercial hummingbird nectars contain... hummingbirdsociety.org/feeding-hummin…

Walden's Puddle is always looking for property to safely release our orphaned wildlife that need homes! If you have property that is set away from busy highways and you fit our requirements (as stated on our... waldenspuddle.org/volunteer-your…

Often, we get questions of “why would this wild animal make her nest in my attic/crawl space/basement/porch?” Many wild animals seek small, enclosed spaces to have their young. An ideal spot for... facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Native pollinators are responsible for the plants that provide us with air and food! The Center for Biological Diversity outlines some methods in this article to draw native pollinators to your garden... biologicaldiversity.org/campaigns/nati…

A fascinating look at bird migrations! With spring here and warmer weather quickly approaching, we will soon be seeing all kinds of migratory bird species. Be sure to watch your windows carefully-... facebook.com/story.php?stor…

With the arrival of spring comes the inevitable nest building of our native animals. If you are interested in putting out nesting material for the wildlife, make sure you aren’t accidentally making things worse! Use natural... fws.gov/midwest/news/W…

Warning: Some may find this picture graphic. With the warmer weather quickly approaching, many are eager to start landscaping. This baby squirrel had an unfortunate encounter with a chainsaw and was orphaned. We... facebook.com/313430585557/p…

In case y’all have missed it- being a nesting parent is difficult! This Bald eagle dutifully sat on her nest through a 10in snow storm, taking beautiful care of her eggs at the same time. Bald... facebook.com/story.php?stor…

This odd looking individual is a baby Mourning Dove! One of the most prolific breeders of the birds found in the United States, pairs can raise up to six broods (sets) of two eggs a year. This baby is... facebook.com/WaldensPuddle/…

Long eared owls are rarely seen in our practice, and unfortunately this particular encounter was a sad one. This owl was found entangled in a barb wire fence and her injuries were too severe for rehabilitation, so... facebook.com/313430585557/p…

Ranavirus is a disease contracted by amphibians and other reptiles that is devastating to their populations. Many of our own species here in Tennessee are on... nationalzoo.si.edu/center-for-con…

Ever heard of the expression “like water off a ducks back”? This video demonstrates the important waterproofing of a Canada goose’s feathers. All water birds (including but not limited to ducks, geese, loons,... facebook.com/WaldensPuddle/…

Many may know the current trend of stacking rocks in nature to create interesting sculptures. But did you know that this can have a... wbir.com/article/news/l…

At this time of year, typically groundhogs will still be in a state of hibernation. Unfortunately, this individual had an infection so terrible that it was eating into his skull and made hibernation impossible!... facebook.com/WaldensPuddle/…

#ThrowbackThursday to this group of baby Virginia Opossums! Not to be confused with Possums, the opossum is in fact a separate species. They are the only marsupial native to North America! Opossum baby season is... facebook.com/WaldensPuddle/…

Here at Walden’s Puddle we try to encourage natural behaviors in our orphans in order to prepare them for release! These orphan raccoons are learning how to catch fish- this is educational as well as mentally and... facebook.com/WaldensPuddle/…

Ever hear an animal outside at night and wonder if it was an owl? This useful site can help and guide you to some of the commonly heard species of nocturnal raptors! Become more familiar with... academy.allaboutbirds.org/learn-to-ident…

This box turtle was hit by a vehicle while crossing the road. The injuries to the shell are severe- but the body cavity is still intact! While the turtle’s internal organs are temporarily exposed to predators,... facebook.com/WaldensPuddle/…