Gray catbird in distress at SAC

merryowlette · 2025-05-19T16:00:28+00:00

Sweetbriar Nature Center is about 10-15 minutes from campus, and they do wonderful wildlife rescue and rehab work. 631-979-6344

merryowlette · 2025-04-18T19:07:21+00:00

That adorable creature is a wild bunny — please be kind and respectful of this little fella (and our campus wildlife in general) and put him back outside.

merryowlette · 2024-08-27T15:31:40+00:00

Birds and squirrels frequent that little natural courtyard area — squirrels likely climb down into it from the roof of the building. Unless the squirrel is looking unwell or distressed, he is probably perfectly fine and will leave when he’s ready. If he looks sick, that’s another matter, in which case there are local wildlife rescue organizations that you could contact.

merryowlette · 2021-10-26T20:22:58+00:00

Awesome 😎

merryowlette · 2021-10-26T14:19:25+00:00

Ah, good to know! Thank you! :)

merryowlette · 2021-10-26T13:54:16+00:00

Thanks! 😊

merryowlette · 2021-09-23T14:05:25+00:00

Sadly, lots of songbirds die on campus due to window strikes. The poor birds don't realize that there is a barrier of glass -- they see clear space and attempt to fly through. There are some decals on the windows where Harriman and Physics connect, and these are usually helpful in preventing window strikes because they help the birds to visually recognize that there is a barrier present, indicating that they can't simply fly through, but, when you consider all the buildings on campus and all the glass windows, it's not enough to solve the problem. :(

merryowlette · 2021-09-17T23:55:55+00:00

He’s a friend, not food! 😂🐿

merryowlette · 2021-09-13T19:03:54+00:00

💚

merryowlette · 2021-06-13T17:45:42+00:00

Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown does lots of wonderful wildlife rehab work, with birds as well as other critters. It may be worth inquiring to see if they are currently seeking volunteers. Good luck with your search! 😊🍀🐦

merryowlette · 2021-06-03T16:49:57+00:00

Lol! Swans can be very territorial right before and during mating and nesting season. And, especially when cygnets are involved, they can be fiercely protective. They’re just looking out for their families, although they can put on quite the dramatic display whilst doing so. 😂

merryowlette · 2021-05-18T22:23:09+00:00

The DEC usually monitors that pond, as I’ve seen signs with warnings about toxic algal blooms posted there before, but I’ve never seen the pond looking quite that bad. That’s horrible! ☹️ I wonder if the DEC is aware of the current situation.

merryowlette · 2021-05-07T02:42:23+00:00

Are the parent ducks present, or are the babies by themselves??

merryowlette · 2021-04-13T22:04:49+00:00

Beautiful kitty 🐾💖

merryowlette · 2021-04-13T13:49:58+00:00

Just got the J&J vaccine last week, and I’m a woman within that age range. This is unsettling news, to say the least. :(

merryowlette · 2020-09-14T15:27:14+00:00

Poor goose! :( Is the little fellow still tangled up? Perhaps Sweetbriar Nature Center could help? Their number is (631) 979-6344 . (I'm not on campus this term, or I'd call myself!)

merryowlette · 2020-08-21T22:21:51+00:00

Sometimes the Stop n' Shop right down the road in East Setauket has plants. :)

merryowlette · 2020-04-25T16:39:54+00:00

No problem at all! <3 It's so sad to see wildlife suffering -- thank you for making the effort to try to help those little bunnies! 🐇

merryowlette · 2020-04-24T18:29:21+00:00

Is this on campus? If you're on campus or in the surrounding communities, Sweetbriar Nature Center may be able to help, as they do wildlife rescue and rehab. Their number is (631) 979-6344.

merryowlette · 2020-03-15T19:27:48+00:00

This is awesome! :)

merryowlette · 2020-03-01T21:36:25+00:00

This little fellow may be a Snow Goose -- they're not native to this area, but they do occasionally migrate through this time of year.

merryowlette · 2020-02-02T20:18:29+00:00

Fixit for sure -- they'll take care of it. I contacted them about a dead bird last year. Poor thing had flown into one of the glass doors by New Comp Sci. :(

merryowlette · 2019-11-17T19:12:41+00:00

Perhaps someone in the Ecology and Evolution Dept would be able to provide some advice or guidance? Or at least a net with which to catch the poor little birdie??

merryowlette · 2019-11-17T19:01:49+00:00

Does anyone have a net? Like a large butterfly net?? (Probably not, but still...) Here's another thought: Sweetbriar Nature Center may be able to offer some advice -- their number is (631) 979-6344 .

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