Sunday, February 26, 2012
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Albino Turkey Vulture
Meet our newest patient...an albino turkey vulture...a very rare bird indeed. This little gal was recently rescued out of the wild by Debra Gibbs and the Tribal DNR in Peshawbestown, Mich on January 30th. She is bone skinny and certainly would not have lived much longer out in the cold. Huge thanks to all who aided in her rescue and transport to Wings of Wonder. She is recovering quite well and seems so greatly appreciative of her daily free meals and a warm and safe place to sleep. Because of the unseasonably warm weather we are experiencing, I moved her outside into our large 100 foot aviary yesterday with Doolin, our resident turkey vulture. Doolin seems a bit reserved...probably wondering what she is! He intently watches her and follows her, of course from a safe distance. She seems rather uninterested in his "stalking" behavior. I am sure, within a short time, the 2 vultures will be perching side by side. Vultures, unlike other raptors, are quite social and seem to delight in hanging out together. Stay tuned for future updates.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
BALD EAGLE RELEASE
Wings of Wonder is inviting the public to our first bald eagle release of the year. We will be releasing an adult female bald eagle on Friday, February 3 at 7500 Odawa Circle, in Harbor Springs. This location is the government center of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians. The event will begin at high noon....don't forget to bring your camera and please allow enough time to park and get ready. Invite your friends and family...and spread the word to your neighborhood. Everyone is welcome!
Monday, January 16, 2012
Golda, The Wings of Wonder ambassador Golden Eagle
Here is Golda, the Wings of Wonder ambassador Golden Eagle, enjoying a bit of breakfast.
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up coming Wings of Wonder programs
Due to some glitches we are experiencing with the web site google calendar, I have decided to post some of our upcoming programs as a blog. I apologize for the hassles and inconveniences you may have experienced in your attempt to access the "WOW" calendar......
January 21:
Wonders of Raptors at Crystal Mountain Resort, 6-7PM, Arctic Bay room, open to the public
January 24:
Wings of Wonder raptor presentation for the New Comer's Club, History Center on 6th Street, Traverse City, 7PM
January 28th:
Wonders of Raptors at the Boardman River Nature Center, 1-2PM. Registration is required, call the Nature Center at 231-941-0960 to reserve your spot. Program fees are $6 for adults, $4 for kids, children under 2yrs are free. Don't forget to bring your camera and be sure to arrive early for the best seat.
January 28th:
Wonders of Raptors at Crystal Mountain Resort, 6-7PM, Arctic Bay room, open to the public
February 2:
The Wonders of Raptors, Charlevoix Public Library, 6:30-8PM, Sponsored by St. Mary's Cement, free and open to the public, please no children under the age of 6
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Sunday, January 1, 2012
The end of 2011 ended on a high note....Golda, our resident Golden Eagle, finally accepted tasty morsels right from my gloved hand. This is the pay off after almost 7 months of slow and gentle trust-building. We have now passed a major training threshold...let the fun begin!
Doolin, our resident rock-star, aka turkey vulture, is totally enjoying this unseasonably warm winter weather, although he still snuggles upon his heated and padded perch each evening.
Great Horned Owl Eoin is busy preparing her nest of soft, dried pine needles. She has tenderly placed her favorite stuffed animal, a pink plush poodle, into the nest and quietly hoots motherly songs to her "baby".
Ned, our Saw Whet Owl, is loving his new home....a newly completed aviary right next door to resident Eastern Screech Owls Arlo and Gilda. The new digs are completely decked out with a variety of perch options, nest boxes and a heated water bowl, which he considers his own personal hot water tub.
Together with Jaeda, Piper, Bella, Pearl and Sage, the WOW raptors wish you a very peace-filled, adventuresome and nature-inspired new year.
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