Aardvarks to Zebu: Post 2 Every so often we choose a challenging rehabilitation question and poll two to four experts on the topic. This time, we chose “Explain the difference between an imprinted or socialized animal, or are they the same thing?” and asked it of a behavioral scientist who works at an education and behavioral research facility with captive canids. If you have your own burning question, email me at director@theiwrc.org. The question just might find its way into a future post! _________________________________________________________ Aardvarks to Zebu: Wildlife Rehabilitation Quandaries and Conundrums _________________________________________________________ Explain the difference between an imprinted or...
28 November 2011November 4, 2021Kai
President’s Report Fall 2011
From the President’s desk I am writing this letter from my aunt’s garden in England, for the most part hearing strange bird calls with the odd one I recognize. All punctuated with that odd sound squirrels make, yes I do recognize those, our grey squirrel, now a problem species here in the UK. I have been in Ireland to attend the Irish Wildlife Rehabilitation Conference and present the IWRC’s Basic Course to a small group of Irish wildlife rehabbers. What a thrill for me to teach the course, but of course I was somewhat concerned about the differences in species....
28 November 2011November 4, 2021Kai
President’s Report Summer 2011
Dear Colleagues Summer is at its height in the Northern Hemisphere and rehab centers are loaded with babies and injured adults to care for, and a phone that never stops. We often forget to take time to care for ourselves. Having been there and gotten many tee-shirts, I can only ask you, my dear colleagues, to try and take time for yourselves. Some years ago, I wrote a talk entitled ‘Stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, and adrenal fatigue – the dark side of rehab’ (yes it is a bit like do as I say and not as I do!). In preparing...
09 August 2011November 4, 2021Kai
Wendy Fox (1957-2011)
Wendy Fox, Former Seabird Station Director, Has Passed Away Miami, August 8, 2011: Wendy Fox, age 54, passed away August 6 in her home surrounded her family, after a long battle with cancer. Wendy was the Executive Director of Pelican Harbor Seabird Station for 10 years. She retired in June. Her son, Brian Fox, has taken her place as Executive Director. She is survived by her husband, Jeff; mother, Joan; two children, Mieke and Brian, and two grandchildren, Makayla and Emily. In lieu of flowers, her family requests well-wishers to please make donations in her memory to Pelican Harbor Seabird...
21 July 2011November 4, 2021Kai
USFWS Placement of nonreleasable eagles
Dear US Member, Below find a letter from the US National Migratory Bird Permit Coordinator about the USFWS policy on placement of nonreleasable eagles. We are aware that there is considerable concern and confusion about U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service policy regarding placement of nonreleasable eagles with Native American eagle aviaries. I wanted to provide some interim information and clarification while we are awaiting finalization of internal guidance on this issue. The Service has a responsibility under the American Indian Religious Freedom Act (42 U.S.C. 1996) to facilitate the right of Native Americans to exercise their traditional religions. We...
31 May 2011November 4, 2021Kai
Francine Jones, CWR (1962-2011)
Francine Jones, age 48, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 24th, 2011 in Michigan, USA. Francine volunteered with River Raisin Raptor Center in Michigan for a number of years before getting her own state and Federal Permits and later worked with Mary Seth of Wings, Paws, and Prayers. Dody Wyman, of River Raisin described Francine as one of the most unique people she has known. “She was full of generosity, quirkiness, and friendliness. Always marching to her own drum, she was truly her own person. Immediately likable, she was happy to share her fantasies and daydreams with anyone willing to...
28 April 2011November 4, 2021Kai
Up For Discussion – “Do as I say”
The Issue: Wildlife rehabilitators have long understood the need to educate the public about appreciating and living in harmony with wildlife. Moreover, rehabilitators have ready access to non-releasable animals who can help put a face on some abstract concepts and drive home an important message. In fact, it’s often the chance to meet a wild animal “up close and personal,” rather than the educational theme of the program, that draws a crowd. And that’s fine, because if we’ve done our job well, they’ll leave having been enlightened as well as entertained. Still, nearly everyone who’s stood before an audience—be they...
28 April 2011November 4, 2021Kai
Bob Lindsay (1951-2011)
Bob Lindsay, 59, of Wichita Falls, died Monday, April 25, 2011. The memorial service with military honors will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2011, in the chapel of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home. A family visitation will follow. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home of Wichita Falls. Bob was born June 3, 1951, in Wichita, Kansas. He was a 1969 graduate of North High School and a 1970 graduate of Central Drafting and Technical College, in Wichita, Kansas. He earned an Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology from San Antonio College...
22 April 2011November 4, 2021Kai
Aardvarks to Zebu: Post 1
Hello! We have a new column here at IWRC. Each month we will choose a challenging rehabilitation question and poll two to four experts on the topic. In this, our first post, we chose the question “Would you release a one-eyed diurnal raptor?” and asked it of three long time raptor rehabilitators, Louise Shimmel, Randie Segal, and Marge Gibson. If you have your own burning question, email me at director@theiwrc.org. The question just might find its way into a future post! _________________________________________________________ Aardvarks to Zebu: Wildlife Rehabilitation Quandaries and Conundrums _________________________________________________________ Would you release a one-eyed diurnal raptor? Louise Shimmel...
20 April 2011November 4, 2021Kai
Andrea Rene Wickham
Andrea Rene Wickham (1957-2011) CUERO – Andrea Rene Wickham, age 53, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2011 after a short, but difficult bout with cancer. She left this earth peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on June 21, 1957 in Greenfield, Indiana. Andi was a beautiful and gentle soul and will be forever missed. Besides her devotion to family, Andi’s greatest passion was animals. She was a lover and caregiver of any animal in need. During her childhood, Andi took in orphaned animals such as deer (Belvedere and others), ferrets, vultures (Igor and others), owls, hawks,...