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| The Refuge |
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The Wild Bunch Wildlife Refuge consists of 83 acres in the Northern Neck of Virginia. It
is located between the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers. It shares a boundary with the 1800
acre Rappahannock National Wildlife Refuge. The Wild Bunch Wildlife Refuge property was
purchased in May 2000 to serve as a haven for all wildlife and a safe release site for the
wild animals we rehabilitate. On August 2001 an easement was given to the Virginia Outdoor
Foundation (VOF.) Without the easement, open pasture could be destroyed, hardwood forest
logged, and contributory streams could be contaminated. Houses and undesirable structures
could be erected on the site. The easement does limit the owner’s use of the
property. It does not impact cages, and other wildlife related structures from being added
from time to time. In its current and undeveloped state it will provide wildlife a habitat
for many years to come. |
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 But our most valuable asset is
Diana O'Connor, resident rehabilitator. Diana has been rehabbing for 25 years and, in
the year 2009, cared for over 800 animals, including virtually all of the native mammals
and birds found in our area. Her husband, Dennis, is extremely supportive, and spends
his weekends working on refuge improvements. |
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| View our Photo Album for more pictures of
the refuge. |
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But our most valuable asset is
Diana O'Connor, resident rehabilitator. Diana has been rehabbing for 25 years and, in
the year 2009, cared for over 800 animals, including virtually all of the native mammals
and birds found in our area. Her husband, Dennis, is extremely supportive, and spends
his weekends working on refuge improvements.
