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...
Author: Kai (Kai Williams)
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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President’s Report Spring 2011
Dear Colleagues; Thank goodness we can do this electronically and don’t have to chop down any trees! It is just there seems to be so much to talk about. So let me begin with a Thank You. THANK YOU to our out going president, Dody Wyman. Dody devoted many years to the board of directors...
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Nonda Surratt
Nonda Surratt (1954-2011) By MIWRA • March 29, 2011 HEBRON: A reception to celebrate the life of Nonda Lou (nee Ruckman) Surratt will be held from1:00 – 2:30 P.M. Friday April 1, 2011 in The Dawes Arboretum’s Firelight Room with a Service of Remembrance at 2:30 P.M., Pastor Tom Myers presiding. Nonda, age 56, passed...
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Queensland Floods
Queensland Australia has had massive flooding since late December. According to the Queensland Governmental website three quarters of the state is now considered a disaster area. Local wildlife rehabilitators have been hammered by the twin challenges of increased admissions and keeping their centers safe and dry. Rehabilitators are further hampered by the lack of appropriate...
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Tortoise Shell Repair
By Lynn Miller, PhD I had the very great pleasure of visiting the SPCA Wildlife Care Center in Ft Lauderdale, FL recently. I was able to spend time in the clinic of this very busy facility, observing and aiding with cases covering a wide range of species and injuries. It was fascinating to say the...