Dear Friend,

November is really when the seasons change for many of us, as we begin to prepare for winter holidays and the winter rains. November signals a big change for wildlife, too, as many prepare for the cold, wet months and shortages of food. Some hibernate, some migrate, some snuggle together for warmth. Many of this year's young animals will not see the spring, as nature selects only the fittest for the future of their species. In this month of Thanksgiving we are thankful for the wildlife that makes our world the rich place it is.

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	Dine for WildCare at Rickey's in Novato
	Family Adventures in Baltimore Canyon Park
	Evening with Owls
	Winter Nature Camp at WildCare
	Gift Ideas for November
Read it in Bay Nature Just add water: A Marsh is Born at Point Reyes A year after the levees were breached, wildlife is thriving at Giacomini Wetlands at the south end of Tomales Bay. Read about it at BayNature.org

November Wildlife Tips Tide-pool-hopping is always best starting around Thanksgiving, when the first big minus low tides of the year arrive. Consult a tide table, and never turn your back on the waves. Look for great tide pools at Muir Beach, McClure's Beach and Alcatraz. Seasonal fruits like persimmons, walnuts and acorns that can be stored or frozen are welcome at WildCare now. They will help feed next spring's orphaned babies. Here's a complete list of what we can use. Acorns are ripening now and wild birds and mammals are feasting. Look for Acorn Woodpeckers and Scrub Jays working to fill their granaries this month Swainson's Thrushes are in Marin only in November, when they come to fatten up on the ripe berries of Toyon and Poison Oak. Look for them feeding on these plants with Hermit Thrushes (here all year) and sparrows.

Recovery Means Going Home

At WildCare we are able to treat many of the injuries and illnesses that happen to individual animals. But what happens when they are well and ready to be released but there is nowhere for them to go? How do you go home when home is gone?  Read more...

Sharing Habitat

While we struggle to learn how make room for wildlife, we can look at one inter-species relationship that works well. Ground squirrels and Burrowing Owls have developed a partnership that works for both. Read more...

All That Rain Promises

November is a great time for a walk in the woods. The early rains have begun the winter changes that begin another cycle of renewal. You'll see birds and insects, certainly. You may see a mammal -- maybe a squirrel. But you are more likely to find interesting natural life forms in places few think to look-- under logs. Read more...

A Turkey on the Doorstep

It could be a gift for a holiday feast, but a San Rafael resident was concerned because this particular turkey was looking her in the eye expectantly. Cynthia Smith called WildCare. Read more...

Up and Flying in Olema

The Olema Raptor aviary is well on its way to recovery, thanks to the combined efforts of the WildCare family of volunteers, staff and our fabulous donors who made it all possible! Read more...

Donate A Vehicle to WildCare

It's simple, fun and free! Your used vehicle will be converted into cash, which becomes a welcome donation to WildCare. You are entitled to a tax deduction, and you avoid the cost and hassle of repairing or selling a car you no longer want. Click to donate a vehicle now!