The Barn Owl, with its heart -shaped white face, silent flight, and drawn-out rasping screech, is often called the Ghost Owl. These Owls are found in virtually all habitats around the world but much more abundantly in open woodland, heaths and moors than forested country. They usually roost by day in tree hollows but have also been found in caves, wells, out-buildings or thick foliage.

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Frequently Asked Questions
1. If I touch a baby bird will the mother abandon/reject it?

2. Help! Something keeps digging up my lawn and/or garden at night.

3. What should I do about opossums or skunks that hang around the house or actually come in through the pet door?

4. How can I keep migrating ducks from taking up residence in my pool?

5. I have birds nesting above my front door and they are making a mess. What can I do?

6. A hawk has flown into our warehouse and won’t come down from the skylight.

7. Help! Rabbits are eating my garden!

8. Is it OK to feed baby birds bread and milk?

9. If I find a wild animal in distress what should I do?

10. I am not in the San Diego area, are there other organizations that can help me find a wildlife rehabilitator/center near me?

11. My children found a baby bobcat. Can we keep it as a pet?

12. I found a hawk that was hit by a car, should I just let "nature take its course"?

13. What time of the year is best to trim trees and bushes?

14. What does the word "imprint" mean?

Triage Center

Wildlife Triage Center
887 1/2 Sherman Street
San Diego, CA 92110
Directions & Map
Open 7 days a week
(except Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year's Day)
Staff/Volunteer hours: 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Drop-off area is open 24/7.

North County Wildlife Triage Center
County of San Diego, Department of Animal Services
2481 Palomar Airport Road
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Directions & Map
Closed for the season, re-opens mid-April 2012

Outside of San Diego County?
If you are outside of our geographical area, please visit the emergency page of Wildlife International or contact your local Department of Animal Control or state Fish and Game office.

Wish List

Wish List

A donation from our wish list is a great way to support our efforts and help San Diego wildlife.