eagle release reminder

Just a gentle reminder to all that we are still set to go for the eagle release tomorrow....11am, eagle's meadow (3805 west empire highway) which is just about 6.1 miles east of the village of Empire, on the south side of hwy 72. Weather predictions are for a wonderfully sunny day, temps around 55 degrees...perfect for watching this bald eagle fly free once again. Plan to arrive in plenty of time to park and get comfortable. We will have unique Wings of Wonder note card sets available for purchase as well as our hot-off-the-pressess raptor bumper stickers. We will also be passing the hat to collect donations. Everyone is welcome!

REMINDER: BALD EAGLE RELEASE

Just a gentle reminder about the up coming bald eagle release this coming saturday, november 12, 11AM at Eagle's Meadow located at 3805 West Empire Highway (6.1 miles east of Empire, on the south side of Hwy 72). Please spread the invitation to one and all...everyone is welcome.

Photo taken of the eagle in flight by amazing Dave Dalquist

Bald Eagle Release on November 12, 2011

Wings of Wonder is inviting the public to the release of a young Bald Eagle. This unique event will happen on Saturday, November 12th at Eagle Meadow located at 3805 W. Empire Highway, Empire, 49630, beginning at 11:00AM. We ask that you arrive a bit early to allow time for parking, wear warm clothing, leave the dog at home and don't forget to bring your camera. We will have one-of-a-kind WIngs of Wonder note card sets and our new raptor bumper stickers available for purchase....both make great xmas gifts! We will also be passing the "hat" to collect donations for future raptor rehabilitation and releases. For more information please call WOW at 231-326-4663.

(photo by Dave Dahlquist)

Wings of Wonder fall fund raiser!

Come support Wings of Wonder

Join us this Sunday, October 23rd, at Lil Bo Pub & Grille, 540 West Front Street,

Traverse City, 2-6PM.

Great music provided by legendary blues artist Terry Gillespie and our own local boys Angelo Meli, Mark Sanders and Gus Belanger.

$10.00 at the door

FREE appetizers

$10.00 spaghetti dinner,

door prizes, raffles and Wings of Wonder ambassador raptors...don't forget your camera!

Unique Wings of Wonder notecard sets and our new bumper stickers will be available for purchase....great xmas gifts!

Don't forget to follow us on facebook!

Barred Owl Release Tonight!

Just a gentle reminder about the Barred Owl release happening this evening near the south end of Charlevoix. Take Bells Bay Road South and head towards Lake Michigan, about a mile or so.

The event begins at 7:45PM, rain or sunshine. Invite your friends and family, bring your camera, and don't be late. See you all there!

This article was published in the Grand Traverse Insider, Sept 19, 2011, highlighting the addition of our newest educational family member. We welcome Golda to Wings of Wonder.

http://www.morningstarpublishing.com/articles/2011/09/19/grand_traverse_insider/news/leelanau_area/doc4e7793cec70bc051171403.txt?viewmode=default

Due to her poor health, both mentally and physically, Golda is in healing for at least the next 12 months. She is a 19 year old eagle who has been in captivity and on public display all of her life, with never any time off for rest, rejuvenation or privacy. I believe it will take her at least 3 years to reach balanced health and to molt in strong and beautiful feathers once again. Because of some of her past history with untrained and unprofessional humans, she has little reason to ever trust again. My immediate role with Golda is to slowly and gently build up a strong trust account with her. I visit with her several times each day, always arriving with a tasty treat. She has become quite curious about me....and will vocalize when she hears me coming in anticipation of the treat-of-the-hour. I have secured a source for fresh rabbit meat from the local Leelanau County 4H rabbit breeders. Because these quality meats are fresh and not frozen, they contain all the essential vitamins and nutrients critical to Golda's return to health. She is also fed a diet of quail, chicken and rodents. We continue to modify and remodel her aviary to fit her ever changing needs. We have found that she is most comfortable on wide and padded perches so have wrapped all surfaces with multiple layers of daisy mat and sisal rope. Golda is enjoying her "toys"....stuffed animals, old phone books, cardboard boxes and large rope toys which she spends endless hours shredding and tearing apart. If anyone wants to donate old and used toys to Golda please contact Wings of Wonder. All donations are greatly appreciated!!!

We will soon be including Golda as one of our "adoptable" ambassador raptors..so stay tuned. What a great gift a Golda adoption certificate would be for that friend, family member or cohort who seems to "have everything".

BARRED OWL RELEASE

Wings of Wonder is inviting the public to our next raptor release.

We will be releasing a Barred Owl back to the wilds on Saturday, September 24th at 7:45PM near the south end of Charlevoix, Michigan. From highway 31 turn north onto Bells Bay Road South, heading 1.5 miles north towards Lake Michigan.

There will be some wonderful opportunities for great pictures so don't forget your camera. Please help to spread the word and invite anyone and everyone.

It is such a gift to see an owl flying free!

For more information please contact Wings of Wonder.