A 4-year-old bald eagle is recovering at the Houston SPCA’s Wildlife Center after being rescued from the Neches River in late March.

With nearly 100 wild animals being taken in, the center anticipates a continuous surge of distressed wildlife in the coming days.

A freezing spell tests the mettle of Houston’s bats, but a dedicated team ensures a warm rescue and rehabilitation

An investigation has been launched after dozens of migratory birds were discovered injured or dead in an area being used as a breeding ground by the protected species. According to a news release, Texas Parks and Wildlife and The Wildlife Center of Texas rescuers found “scores of injured and/or orphaned juvenile great blue herons and great egrets.” Injuries included broken wings, mangled legs, and internal injuries suffered after their nesting area had been disrupted.

This is what you need to know about baby animals if you find them alone, according to Texas experts.

The Houston SPCA’s Wildlife Center of Texas has an urgent need for dog and cat food as they work to care for many late season baby and adult mammals. Each year, more than 12,000 injured or orphaned wild animals are brought to the rescue and rehabilitation facility.

See some of the small animals getting help after Nicholas struck southeast Texas this week.

The Houston SPCA’s Wildlife Center of Texas rescued its first baby Great Horned Owls of the season. According to the Wildlife Center of Texas, the pair of owlets fell out of their nest at a public park located near Pearland. The Wildlife Center of Texas cautions all Texans that owls may be found on the ground as the season continues. According to the Wildlife Center of Texas, the best thing to do for baby owls found on the ground is to re-nest them, unless they appear injured or are covered in flies. More information about re-nesting can be found on the Wildlife Center of Texas’ website by clicking here.

HOUSTON – The American Woodcock is a seasonal visitor to Texas and can be commonly seen in the Houston area in November and December. Timberdoodle was injured and brought to Houston SPCA’s Wildlife Center of Texas. The woodcock recuperated and flew off to continue his migration path. Sponsored by Houston SPCA.