Beaver Release

Beaver Release

This beaver was found on a beach, appearing very sick. The iconic Canadian symbol had ended up in the ocean and ingested a lot of sea-water. Being unable to excrete so much salt made him very ill. Without rescue he would have likely died. He was given lots of fluids...
First Eagle Release of 2016

First Eagle Release of 2016

This four year old male bald eagle was rescued the end of December 2015. He had blood in his airway and a wing injury but no broken bones. He may have been in a territorial dispute with another eagle. After a three week recovery at MARS, he was ready to go, making him...
Rare Patient at MARS

Rare Patient at MARS

We have a rare patient at MARS. On Monday this beautiful juvenile Golden Eagle was rescued in Bear Creek Park. This is only the second one at MARS in the last ten years! The bird was not injured but was soaking wet and quite thin. Golden Eagles are very powerful and...

Mary Jane (Maj) Birch

Birch, Mary Jane (Maj)
October 6, 1949 – November 18, 2015
“A life that touches others goes on forever”

Up until a few weeks before her death, Maj was actively seeking funds to build the new hospital. Please help…

Eagle Release Nov 28 2015

Eagle Release Nov 28 2015

On November 14th we were called about a sick or injured eagle found on a homeowners property. Upon our arrival the bird looked as though it might be dead but when Reg approached she jumped up to defend herself. This eagle was very large and

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MARS rescues and rehabilitates wildlife from all over northern Vancouver Island – from south of the Comox Valley to beyond Port Hardy as well as the nearby mainland and gulf island. This is a very large area and our caseload …

CTV StyleFile Visits MARS

CTV’s “Style File” came to MARS earlier this month to film a selection of the bags and to show the viewers all the fawns we have successfully rescued. NOW AVAILABLE! Wildlife Tote Bags, iPhone bags, small dressy purses decorated with fringe, crystals or sequins, they...
Eaglets Released

Eaglets Released

These two eaglets were brought in to MARS this summer. Both were from Hornby Island. They were sent over to O.W.L. on the mainland, to be raised by one of their wonderful adult foster parent eagles. On October 4th & 5th, they were returned to MARS to be released....

Vaux’s Swift Nestlings

https://marswildliferescue.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Vauxs-Swift-Nestlings.m4v We have some uncommon babies at MARS. Four Vaux’s Swift nestlings! They are a challenge to raise but so far, so good. If you’ve never heard their vocalizations, click...

Caution… Fawns Crossing!

Please use extra care on the roads this time of year. The deer fawns are becoming more mobile and following after their mothers. If you see a doe crossing the road, expect a fawn to be close behind and slow down! They can be skittish and unpredictable. This fawn was...

Nootka’s Progress

On May 29th this eagle was brought to MARS suffering from a broken bone in the left wing. We are happy to report that the break has healed and ‘Nootka’ can fly! The wing is still drooping and he needs flight conditioning. Our flight pen is inadequate for...

‘Noel’ Free At Last!

Christmas Day 2014 this female eagle was rescued by members of the Qualicum Beach Fire department. Thin and suffering from a bad infection in the right leg, this bird’s future was uncertain. Because it was Christmas Day, we called her ‘Noel’....