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Wild Hope magazine Wild Hope magazine publishes stories about people who are endeavoring to preserve Earth’s biodiversity that inspire others to help safeguard wild species.

Earth’s biodiversity is rapidly disappearing. The Center for Biodiversity estimates that between 30 to 50 percent of all living species may be lost by mid-century. The reasons are manmade: habitat destruction, species translocation, pollution, over-exploitation, and climate change. While the situation is alarming, many people are taking responsibility and working to save wild species and reverse t

he manmade causes of extinction. Wild Hope magazine is a collaboration of people who are passionate about preserving Earth’s rich biodiversity. Our contributors include naturalists, conservationists, wildlife rehabilitators, veterinarians, biologists, and ecologists, as well as nature writers, photographers, and artists. We believe every species matters — from the lowly lichen to the colossal blue whale — and deserves safeguarding. Through sharing our stories and photographs from the field, we raise awareness of the intrinsic value of the natural world and the need to protect our biodiversity heritage. By example, we show how it can be done.

20/02/2025

Here at the Wild Bird Fund, we began taking precautions against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in early 2022. We're still at it! And we continue to evolve and improve our prevention measures as the virus evolves and the situation changes. We're always working to protect our staff and volunteers, while continuing to care for the wildlife who need our help. We also want to make sure that members of our community stay safe.

At the clinic, we follow strict biosecurity protocols, including patient isolation, continual disinfection and use of PPE. We also work closely with Mt. Sinai and the NYC Health Department to track the virus.

HPAI, or avian influenza H5N1, is highly contagious among and deadly to poultry, including chickens and domestic ducks. It’s also been found in dairy cows. In the wild, HPAI primarily affects aquatic birds (geese, swans, ducks, shorebirds, gulls) and raptors, as well as some corvids (crows, ravens). And it has been found in some wild mammals.

Common songbirds and pigeons are still deemed low risk.

At this time, the CDC classifies the health risk to the general public as low, but there have been 68 cases in the U.S. We encourage you to visit the CDC website for the latest information on human risk and prevention measures (links below).

SAFETY TIPS:

🔸 Do not interact with waterfowl or raptors, especially any bird that appears unwell.

🔸 If you see a sick or injured bird from this group, please do not rescue it yourself. In an NYC park, call the Urban Park Rangers via 311. Outside of parks, call Animal Care Centers at 212-788-4000, option 8. You can also call or text WBF at 646-306-2862 for guidance.

🔸 If you handle *any* sick or injured birds, please wear gloves and a mask, and thoroughly disinfect everything afterwards, including any surfaces the bird touched.

🔸 Do not feed waterfowl (geese, swans, ducks, gulls). This causes them to congregate in large numbers, increasing the spread of disease.

🔸 Keep your dogs leashed and your cats inside. Do not let pets interact with or roam near waterfowl or poultry.

HELPFUL LINKS:

CDC avian flu prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/prevention/index.html

NYSDEC local info and avian flu reporting form: https://dec.ny.gov/nature/wildlife-health/animal-diseases

Avian flu and bird feeders (Cornell Lab): https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/avian-influenza-outbreak-should-you-take-down-your-bird-feeders/

Thank you ALL for your continued support of our precious NYC wildlife and of our work! Onward in health.😷

26/09/2024

Center for Biological Diversity: SACRAMENTO, Calif.— Gov. Gavin Newsom signed tighter rat poison restrictions into law today, expanding an existing moratorium to include all blood-thinning rat poisons, known as anticoagulant rodenticides. The Poison-Free Wildlife Act, or Assembly Bill 2552, offers...

24/08/2024

Every wild carnivore holds intrinsic value, meaning their worth extends far beyond their usefulness to humans. 🌿

Bobcats, coyotes, and foxes are vital to our multi-species ecosystems, enhancing biodiversity and maintaining environmental health. They are not pests or nuisances, but essential members of the natural world with their own important roles to play.

Acknowledging their intrinsic value deepens our appreciation for their existence and drives our commitment to protecting their habitats and ensuring their well-being and survival. Thanks to the dedication and passion of Contributors, we can share wild moments through their lenses, fostering a greater understanding of our wild neighbors and strengthening our connection with the natural world.

💚 Learn more about the Capture Coexistence campaign and sign our petition through the link in our bio!

📷 Nicholas Pool, Contributor |

20/06/2024

Griff ‘splains redwood forest health!

Make your yard a firefly haven!
17/05/2024

Make your yard a firefly haven!

Where did all the fireflies glow?

We get asked the question all the time - hey, why don't I see that many lightning bugs anymore? The simple answer is, maybe your community is no longer a good habitat for them. Before we get to the longer answer of why you're not seeing them anymore, you need to know how this beetle starts out life.

Fireflies lay their eggs in the ground where they then mature into glow worms. It's during this larval stage where they spend all their time eating other, tinier insects. Born and raised in the duff, they need the leaves that naturally litter the ground.

That’s why it's important to leave your backyards and street sides as untouched as possible every autumn to preserve the larvae and small insects living in the leaf litter. This helps to ensure a healthy, new year of fireflies.

Ok, leave the leaves, but what are some other ways to help?

💡Turn off outdoor lights in the evening. If you have inside lights on, close the blinds
💡Plant native plants
💡Mow grass less frequently and raise the length of the cut to 4 inches
💡When leaves drop in the fall, rake them if you want, but keep them in your yard
💡Use non-pesticide solutions for insect control

Check out the comments for more ways you can help re-glow and re-grow the firefly population.

Photo courtesy of Jessica Lucia (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

29/04/2024

Governments recently adopted new global targets to halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity. It is therefore crucial to understand the outcomes of conservation actions. We conducted a global meta-analysis of 186 studies (including 665 trials) that ...

27/03/2024
26/03/2024

A necropsy conducted by the Bronx Zoo found that life-threatening levels of rat poison and a severe pigeon virus contributed to Flaco’s death last month.

12/03/2024

Researchers have been experimenting with ways to combat the deadly disease

06/03/2024

Pronghorns need connected plains of habitat in the Four Corners amid the quick development of solar farms. The elusive pine marten needs mature forest conserved in the highly trafficked Tahoe Basin. To help developers, agencies, wildlife managers, and more take these species and their habitats into account, we’re conducting extensive studies in New Mexico, California, and across the continent to support connectivity and conservation.

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Earth’s biodiversity is rapidly disappearing. The Center for Biodiversity estimates that between 30 to 50 percent of all living species may be lost by mid-century. The reasons are manmade: habitat destruction, species translocation, pollution, over-exploitation, and climate change. While the situation is alarming, many people are taking responsibility and working to save wild species and reverse the manmade causes of extinction. Wild Hope magazine is a collaboration of people who are passionate about preserving Earth’s rich biodiversity. Our contributors include naturalists, conservationists, wildlife rehabilitators, veterinarians, biologists, and ecologists, as well as nature writers, photographers, and artists. We believe every species matters — from the lowly lichen to the colossal blue whale — and deserves safeguarding. Through sharing our stories and photographs from the field, we raise awareness of the intrinsic value of the natural world and the need to protect our biodiversity heritage. By example, we show how it can be done.