Flight Log - Volume 6, Winter 2014/2015

Our MissionTeton Raptor Center helps

birds of prey througheducation, conservation and

rehabilitation.

Teton Raptor Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of conservation biologists,

veterinarians, wildlife rehabilitators, educators and volunteers working together to help birds of prey and

promote environmental health through education, conservation

initiatives, medical treatment and rehabilitation. Our goal is to inspire

a respect for nature by nurturing understanding and appreciation for

birds of prey.

Winter 2014/2015Volume 6

W h e r e E d u c a t i o n a n d C o n s e r v a t i o n T a k e F l i g h t

"Gus" the Golden Eagle is one of three resident raptors at Teton Raptor Center. Injuries prevent our resident raptors from being released into the wild. They serve as teaching birds, educating

and inspiring thousands of visitors each year. © Photo courtesy of Alan Bevan.

“Jackson Hole is so lucky to have such an amazing resource as Teton Raptor Center; and I can think of no better organization to partner with, personally and professionally.”

—Sean Beckett, Biologist and Guide for Wildlife Expeditions of Teton Science Schools

“To make the greatest impact on society requires first and foremost a great organization, not just a great program.” —Jim Collins, author of Good to Great and the Social Sectors

As we round out our fifth full year of enlightening and educating people about the wonders of raptors, creating meaningful conservation initiatives and saving the lives of dozens of in-jured, ill and orphaned birds of prey here at the historic Hardeman Ranch, we know that we’ve provided great programs—over 350 and counting, this year alone. And, we have taken time throughout this year to assure that our organization is great too. We are proud of the time we’ve invested in both reflection and in setting strategic direction as we embark on our next five years. Last spring we were the recipients of an Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA) “Peer Consult” scholarship, granting us the opportunity to bring three leaders in the world of nature centers, environmental education and raptor rehabilitation to Jackson Hole to engage in three intensive days of stakeholder interviews, program and budget analyses, and op-erational observations. This was a meaningful opportunity for all of us at Teton Raptor Center to gain outside insights through an expert lens (learn more about ANCA’s visit on page 5). Additionally, we worked with John Heymann of the New Level Group for a board and staff “strategic thinking” session in May and we emerged with a compelling set of core values, which we are honored to share with you. They are: Community, Passion, Integrity, and Inspiration.We, the staff and board of Teton Raptor Center, will:

Always serve our Community,Always share our Passion for our work,Never compromise our Integrity, As we Inspire a love for the natural world.

We are proud of our programs and our organization. Each and every day we are looking for more ways to make Teton Raptor Center even more effective, sustainable and impactful. YOU inspire us to aspire and we are enormously grateful for your continued support. With great gratitude,

Amy Brennan McCarthy Roger N. Smith Executive Director Founder and Board Chair

Amy Brennan McCarthy and Roger Smith.

© Photo by Jeffrey Kaphan

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Board of DirectorsRoger Smith, Chair

Andy Salter, Vice-ChairLisa Lord Price, Secretary

Rich Bloom, TreasurerPatti Boyd

Dan Forman, D.V.M.Tom Hill

Christopher KnowltonGeorge “Porgy” McClelland

Advisory CouncilTerry W. Campbell, D.V.M.

Len CarlmanDr. Matthew S. Johnston, VMD,

DABVP-AvianMark Pokras, D.V.M.

Bert RaynesPatrick T. Redig, D.V.M.

Kat TaylorJohn F. Turner

TRC StaffAmy Brennan McCarthy, Exec. Director

Jason Jones, Program DirectorJennifer Jellen, Dev. Associate

Meghan Warren, Program AssociateHaylen Gregory, Seasonal Prog. Asst.

Mailing AddressTeton Raptor Center

P.O. Box 1805 Wilson, WY 83014

Physical AddressThe historic Hardeman Barns

5450 W. Hwy. 22Wilson, Wyoming 83014

Contact Usp: 307.203.2551f: 307.200.6020

e: [email protected]: www.tetonraptorcenter.org

Connect With Us

Injured Raptor Hotline

307.200.6019Available every day

of the year!

People j 4 Full-time and 1 seasonal staff j 8 Advisory Council members j 9 Members on the Board of

Directors j 7,720 Volunteer hours contributed* j 250 Graduates of Raptor Basics* j 2,762 Facebook friends j 1,388 Instagram followers j Constituents from 50 States and 12

Countries

Education j 1,660 Education Programs

delivered* j 84,896 Program Participants* j 58 Videos on YouTube and Vimeo

Conservation j 3,815 Poo-Poo Screen Caps

distributed j Projects affecting 14 states and

3 countries j Study areas including 2.5 million

acres of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

Rehabilitation j 3 Resident Raptors

21 j to house raptors)

j 311 Raptors Admitted for Care*

j 26 unique species of raptors treated*

j 6,608 Patient Care Days*

j 4,500 quail, 3,000 chicks, 1,200 mice and 200 rats fed to the birds

j 38,258 miles logged on the RaptorMobile for rescues and programs (since May 2011)

* Since 2010

Teton Raptor Center’s Operations & Programs

TRC Year-in-Review

New Mews Save Lives As more injured, ill and orphaned raptors find their way to Teton Raptor Center, the need for additional space has become critical. In 2013, we faced the heart-breaking reality of having to turn away birds for lack of housing space. Because there are no other rehabilitative centers in our region, this often means a dire and tragic end for these birds. Thanks to an amazing team of architects, donors and volunteers, however, TRC proudly and gratefully opened a second raptor barn this summer. The new building, with 12 mews, is already housing several patients, enabling more birds to have a second chance at life.

Porgy McClelland, right, supervises construction of the new mews. Photo by Haylen Gregory.

TRC continues to see strong participation in our on-site and outreach programs and through on-line learning. The 2014 data represent January – September only.

Program 80%

Administration 13%

Fundraising7%

Sales, events and other

income 2%

Contributions 66%

ProgramRevenue 32%

Income by Source Expenses by Class

Teton Raptor Center’s revenue for FY 2013 totaled $467,315. TRC incurred expenses of $443,702. Our fiscal year is the calendar year and we invite you to review our Form 990, available on our website.

Programs Delivered Website Visitation

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11.9

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2011

35

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2011

2

9,65

4

2012

387

2013

353

2012

43,

352

2013

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5,14

6

2010

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By the Numbers: (as of 09.30.2014)

2014

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35

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2014

1Q

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39,

598

Mews (chambers built

Teton Raptor Center’s

2014 Rehabilitation Review In the past year (October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014), the number of injured, ill and orphaned raptors admitted to Teton Raptor Center’s clinic has continued to rise. Eighty-eight birds arrived at our doors, representing 19 different species, Great Horned Owls being the most common. Collectively these birds required more than 1,600 days of patient care from our dedicated veterinarians, rehabilitators and volunteers. Unfortunately, preventable injuries and illness such as car strikes, window strikes, gunshot wounds, electrocution, and lead poisoning continue to be among the leading causes of admission. We receive birds from across the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, many travelling 150 miles or more to reach our clinic. Most importantly, we proudly sent nearly two dozen raptors back to the wild, and we look forward to celebrating more releases soon.

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2014 Patient Care Days: 1,637 Admissions by Raptor Type and Species

Final Resolutions* Admissions by State

Released22

Euthanized15

Died8

Transferred 2

Idaho53

Wyoming35

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* For birds surviving more than 48 hours Total Admissions: 88 Unique Species: 19

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EAGLES

FALCONS

OWLS

OSPREY

HAWKS

American Kestrel

Bald Eagle

Barn Owl

Boreal Owl

Cooper's Hawk

Great Gray Owl

Great Horned Owl

Golden Eagle

Long-eared Owl

No. Harrier

No. Pygmy Owl

No. Saw-whet Owl

Osprey

Peregrine Falcon

Rough-legged Hawk

Red-tailed Hawk

Short-eared Owl

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Swainson's Hawk

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Raptor fledglings, like youngsters of any species, have a knack for get-ting themselves into tight spots. Some, like the tiny American Kestrel, however, have elevated this to an art. Kestrels are cavity-nesters, meaning that they prefer to nest and roost in small, dark, enclosed spaces. This fall, TRC received a report of two young Kestrels who had flown down a chimney looking for just such a spot. Unfortunately, the inexperienced pair got stuck and needed help getting out. TRC rescuers arrived, extracted the birds, and found them both to be in good health. After a quick meal and a rest in our clin-ic, they were released into a nearby foster nest. That afternoon, we received another call from the same residence, reporting that a third Kestrel had become stuck in the chimney. It seems that a family was nesting nearby and the siblings all saw the chimney as an excellent place to try out their new-found skills. Also in good health, this third youngster was released back to the wild to rejoin his friends. You can help prevent the entrapment of cavity-nesters by covering your chimney and other open pipes with a simple mesh screen. Learn more about TRC’s efforts to keep cavity-nesters safe on page 9.

Rehab Spotlight

In a Tight Spot

During three drenching days of rain in late April, Teton Raptor Center had the sunny pleasure of hosting experienced leaders in the fields of nature center opera-tions, environmental education and raptor rehabilitation as part of a “Peer Consult” provided by the Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA). Throughout three intensive days of stakeholder interviews, operational observations, and program, marketing and budget analy-ses, David Catlin, Senior Director of Field Support for the National Audubon Society; Louise Shimmel, founder and Executive Director of Cascades Raptor Center in Eugene, Oregon; and Paul Tebbel, Executive Director of the Effie Yeaw Nature Center near Sacramento, California; provid-ed professional advice and perspectives to support TRC’s long-range and strategic planning. These three experi-enced, insightful and committed professionals donated their time and expertise to provide outside perspectives through lenses of experience and wisdom. Founded in 1989, ANCA is an international nonprofit organization that promotes and supports best leadership and management practices for the nature and environmen-tal learning center profession. TRC has been an ANCA member since 2010 and last year we were awarded a scholarship to support a Peer Consult opportunity. The consult included stakeholder interviews with 26 individu-als representing community leaders, donors, partners, teachers, volunteers and every member of TRC’s board and staff. The interviews were coupled with a deep review of our finances, program structure, human resources and facility needs to provide us with a thoughtful examination of our organization as we strive to build capacity and fos-ter sustainability. The team shared their thoughts and recommendations through an analysis that examined TRC’s strengths, weak-nesses, opportunities and threats. They offered thoughtful feedback, important questions, and a frame-work for building capacity. Ultimately, they concluded that TRC is an organization with significant strengths: a good reputation, well-defined niche, strong financial position, com-petent staff and an engaged and well-connected board. And, they are guiding us on business planning as we look ahead to TRC’s next five years. We learned so much from this opportu-nity and want to share our gratitude with Dave, Louise, Paul and the ANCA team for contribut-ing to our future in such meaningful ways.

ANCA Praises TRC Strength, Goalsp e e r r e v i e w

PHOTOS: Top left: Meghan Warren helps an injured Bald Eagle build its strength. Top right: This tiny American Kestrel was rescued from a chimney. © Photos by Rebecca Bredehoft.

PHOTOS: ANCA peers evaluated Teton Raptor Center's operations this spring. The professional team included, top to bottom: David Catlin, National Audubon Society; Paul Tebbel, Effie Yeaw Nature Center; and Louise Shimmel, Cascades Raptor Center. Photos courtesy of each organization.

Get the Lead Out


This eagle was found by a rancher outside of Dubois, Wyoming, on his way back from a trip to the dentist. Wyoming Game and Fish wardens took great care as they coordinated to get this eagle to TRC for treatment. Actually, that’s not the true starting point of this eagle ending up at our door. It’s likely that his story actual-ly began with the eagle feeding on a

carcass leftover from one of the last hunting seasons. It is a fact that many eagles are un-intentionally poisoned when they feed off of carcass remains after an animal is shot with a lead bullet. When a lead bullet impacts an animal, dozens of fragments break off and become lodged throughout the impact area. Bald Eagles are scavengers and tend to congre-gate around leftovers in fields after big game hunts here in Wyoming and across the Unit-ed States. It is through ingesting these bullet fragments while feeding on carcasses that eagles become poisoned. Once the eagle arrived at TRC, treatment began immediately and his progress was nothing short of remarkable. After weeks of

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It always seems that as soon as I leave town, something exciting happens. Last February, I received a call saying that a new patient, a beautiful adult male Bald Eagle, had just arrived. On hearing the short list of symptoms, I have to admit my heart sunk a little. This eagle had all the signs of lead poisoning. With lead poisoning cases we all tend to prepare for the worst. Since TRC opened five years ago, only about a quarter of the eagles admitted with lead poisoning have survived, and fewer have recovered to a point of being releasable. This eagle not only defied the odds, but through the efforts of a respected environmental health organization and a talented jour-nalist, he became a national focal point to raise awareness of the dangers lead poses to wildlife.

treatment and, in front of a cheering crowd of nearly 100 community members, this eagle was released back to the wild. And, his story doesn’t end there. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ken-neth Weiss visited TRC and spent several days documenting this eagle’s journey. Based on his research and investigation, Mr. Weiss authored an impressive and compre-hensive account of this eagle’s history and recovery in an article titled “Poisoned: A dying bald eagle and its healers fight for a second chance” for Environmental Health News. His story was also featured in Nation-al Geographic Online. Thanks to the many volunteers, community members and donors who supported this eagle’s return to the wild and to Mr. Weiss for his efforts to inform all about the dangers lead poses to our national emblem. Article link: http://goo.gl/zRpk0A

—Jason Jones, Program Director

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did youknow? D Not all founding fathers thought

the Bald Eagle was the best choice for our national emblem; Benjamin Franklin described them as "a bird of bad moral character" since they often scavenge their food or steal from other birds.

D Bald Eagles can live over 35 years in captivity.

D A Bald Eagle’s nest, made entirely of sticks, can be up to 6 feet in diameter and weigh up to two tons.

PHOTOSTop: Meghan Warren steadies a Bald Eagle as Jason Jones treats it for lead poisoning.© Photo by Sue Ernisse. Bottom: Dr. Dan Forman and Jason prepare the fully recov-ered eagle for release. © Photo by Jeffery Kaphan.

PHOTO Above: The recovered Bald Eagle soars away after its release. © Photo by Jeffery Kaphan.

This spring, TRC partnered with Nature Mapping Jackson Hole to produce Talon Nights, a three-part

series of public workshops focused on wild raptor identification, behavior and ecology. More than 100 people participated, pack-ing the historic Old Wilson Schoolhouse Community Center in Wilson, Wyoming to listen as raptor experts gave detailed over-views of more than 40 raptor species found across the American West. The first Talon Nights event was held in March, when migratory raptors were just beginning to return to Jackson Hole. TRC’s program director, Jason Jones, and its found-er, Roger Smith, delighted the audience with a slideshow featuring the five raptor families found here: eagles, owls, hawks, falcons, and osprey. Participants learned how to tell an Accipter from a Buteo, how to identify a falcon on the wing, tips and tricks for spot-ting wild birds, and much, much more. The crowd then broke into smaller groups for an interactive session where they had a chance to test their ID skills and meet live birds of prey. In April, as most raptors were settling down to nest, our participants returned to learn about the habits and habitats of these amazing birds. From the Short-eared Owl’s scrape nest, to the Peregrine’s cliff-side perch, they learned how birds of prey use the

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landscape. Hands-on activities included an overview of optics, an introduction to popu-lar birding guides and apps, and a quick GPS class to help citizen scientists mark their finds. May brought the first nestlings of the year and Talon Nights participants gathered once more to listen as local avian biologists, Bryan Bedrosian of Craighead Beringia South, and TRC’s own Roger Smith, intro-duced the crowd to the marvels of migra-tion and explained how scientists study wild birds of prey. Bryan shared findings from his on-going project involving Great Gray Owls and thrilled participants with an interactive station featuring the recorded vocalizations of wild owls. Thanks to generous funding provided by the Meg and Bert Raynes Wildlife Fund, TRC and Nature Mapping Jackson Hole were able to offer these workshops as a free event for our entire community. We hope you’ll join us again next spring as we look for new ways to see more birds!

Suggested Reading & Apps

j Hawks in Flight by Pete Dunne, David Sibley, and Clay Sutton

A great resource for identifying hawks on the wing

j Raptors of the World by James Ferguson-Lees and David Christie

A comprehensive guide to raptors around the world

j Nat Geo Kids Bird Guide of North America by Jonathan Alderfer Perfect for young birders

j Sibley eGuide to the Birds of North America Over 6,600 images of 810 species

with detailed descriptions of every age, season and sex

j Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab of Ornithology Asks a few simple questions, and

then reveals the list of birds that best match your description

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PHOTOSTalon Nights participants enjoyed learning about raptors through hands-on activities with specimens. Left: © Photo by Ernie Rodriguez. Right: © Photo by Sue Ernisse.

TRC Local, Regional and National Outreach Efforts

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TRC Helps a New Generation of Conservationists to Soar

Each year, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) provides funding for programs that encourage the development of science and engineering in America. In May, more than 500 girls, ranging in age from 12 to 18, descended upon the University of Wyoming for the annual Women in Science Conference, which is part of this NASA initiative. Teton Raptor Center’s Jennifer Jellen and Haylen Gregory were invited to speak at the event, giving workshops on raptor biology and encouraging girls to foster conservation initiatives in their own communities.

Executive Director Amy McCarthy Presents TRC’s Work to Students from Across the Country

TRC’s outreach extended across the country this year. Executive Director Amy McCarthy presented at the 6 annual Student Climate and Conservation th

Congress (Sc3) at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Conservation Training Center in Shepherd-stown, West Virginia last June. The mission of the Student Climate & Conservation Congress is to empower outstanding student environmental lead-ers with the skills, knowledge, and tools necessary to address natural resource conservation challenges and better serve their schools and communities. Amy led a workshop entitled “Storytelling for Wild Places and Wild Creatures” to foster creativity, promote un-derstanding and help students develop the tools to be

voices for wild nature. She shared real stories of TRC patients and how we work to be their voice as a means to educate people about human-caused hazards to wildlife. She also gave a keynote about myriad pathways to careers in conservation. Amy departed the conference hop-ing that she had inspired the students even half as much as they had inspired her.

TRC Shares Perspectives at Inaugural SHIFT Festival Summit

In October, conservationists, land managers, and wildlife biologists gathered in Jackson, Wyoming for the inaugural SHIFT Festival Summit, a three-day event designed to help experts share what works (and what doesn’t) in the quest to sustain America’s wild places. Jennifer Jellen, TRC’s Development Associate, spoke as part of a panel discussion on the importance of managing interactions between humans and wildlife. Participants from across North America shared successes and challenges, with the goal of developing best practices that will help inform future policies.

TRC goes WILD! In June, TRC was proud to become a partner of the first annual Jackson Hole WILD Festival, a week-long community celebration of art and nature. The Festival kicked off with RaptorFest on Father’s Day. TRC kept things rolling with special raptor-watching field trips throughout the week including tours of Grand Teton National Park with Wildlife Expeditions of Teton Science Schools and a float down the Snake River with AJ DeRosa’s Wooden Boat River Tours. Participants were treated to some amazing views, from a Prairie Falcon stooping over the National Elk Refuge to a territorial nest dispute between two hawks on the banks of the Gros Ventre River. Featured Artist Shannon Troxler rounded out the week with a painting and drawing workshop with live birds of prey as models.

"It was helpful to hear how similar the issues are, whether we’re talking about bears or raptors and whether it’s in Canada or Wyoming. SHIFT fostered important discussions that could lead to real progress.” – Jennifer Jellen


PHOTOS Bottom left: Wild Week participants scope for birds on a TRC raptor-watching field trip. Photo by Haylen Gregory. Above: Amy and Forrest McCarthy address Sc3 students. Photo courtesy of Green School Alliance.

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Poo-Poo Project Garners International Recognition

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Poo-Poo Project wins prestigious Wings Across the Americas Award

Each year, the US Forest Service recognizes successful conservation work with its presti-gious Wings Across the Americas award. Teton Raptor Center and its partners were honored to receive the award for the Poo-Poo Project. Associate Chief of the US Forest Service, Mary Wagner, who presided over the ceremony, praised the Poo-Poo Project’s collaborative nature. Grand Teton National Park and the Shoshone, Bridger-Teton, and Caribou-Targhee National Forests, which partnered with TRC to become some of the first public lands to benefit from the screens, were also named in the award. "Grand Teton is honored to be associated with Teton Raptor Center and included in this important conservation award, and we really appreciate the recognition by the US Forest Service. However, the credit really goes to Teton Raptor Center for its real world conservation savvy and the insight they demonstrated by coming up with this simple product that stands to benefit millions of acres of public lands across our country. Our hats are off to them," said Steve Cain, Senior Wildlife Biologist, Grand Teton National Park and John D. Rock-efeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway.

The Port-o-Potty Owl Project is Teton Rap-tor Center’s conservation initiative to prevent owls and other wildlife from becoming trapped in vault toilet ventilation pipes. Small cavity-nesters enter pipes looking for a safe place to roost and become trapped. Previous efforts to cap such pipes had proven cost-prohibitive, so TRC set out to find a better solution. Working with public land manag-ers and local manufacturers, we created a novel cap that is effective, durable and inexpensive. What be-gan with a small installation effort of 100 screens in Teton County, made possible by a 1% for the Tetons grant, has since grown to include 3,815 screens installed across the country. In our home state of Wyoming, all public lands—including National Parks, National Forests and State Parks—will soon be capped. The Poo-Poo Project has now reached 13 other states through partnerships with 11 public land agencies, and continues to grow. One recent example of Poo-Poo’s success comes from the Sawtooth National Forest near Ket-chum, Idaho, where local students raised the funds to install more than 60 screens on public lands. Kaz Thea, a wildlife consultant and friend of TRC, organized a partnership between 105 young Idaho students through the WOW-Students philanthropy program and the Environmental Resource Center of Ketchum. Elementary students from the Pioneer Montessori School in Ketchum, as well as 6th and 7th graders from the Sage School in Hailey, Idaho, also joined the effort, hosting an Earth Day bake sale that raised an incredible $1,020 for the Poo-Poo Project. Teton Raptor Center screens have been in-stalled on 29 toilets at Redfish Lake, 30 on the Sawtooth Recreation Area in the Wood River Valley and 19 more in the Ketchum Ranger District. The Poo-Poo Project’s success is measured by the countless birds saved and every community where we build awareness about bird entrapment through partnerships with conservationists of all ages.


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Caps keep small birds, like thisNorthern Saw-whet Owl, fromentering vents and becoming trapped.© Photo by John Sidle.

PHOTOS: Center, top to bottom: This Boreal Owl was rescued from a toilet near the South Fork Salmon River Drainage by Joe Foust. Photo courtesy of US Forest Service. Bottom: A Grand Teton Association volunteer caps a vault toilet vent in GTNP. Photo by Meghan Warren.

Every year Teton Raptor Center receives re-ports of birds too ill to fly. Unfortunately many of these, especially eagles, have been grounded by exposure to heavy metals with potentially fa-tal consequences. Heavy metal toxicity in raptors comes from many sources including copper, cadmium and mercury, however, lead remains one of the most prevalent and the most deadly.

Although lead shot has been banned in the U.S. for use in hunting waterfowl since 1991, lead-based ammunition is still used commonly by game hunters as well as for control of perceived vermin such as coyotes and prairie dogs. When lead ammunition strikes an animal’s body it frag-ments, leaving hundreds of tiny pieces of metal strewn throughout the internal organs, which are often left behind after field dressing. Scavengers, including Bald Eagles, eat these remains and unwittingly ingest the fragments. As the bird’s acidic stomach environment begins to degrade the fragment, lead is rapidly absorbed into the stomach lining. The remain-ing fragments continue to release lead into the gastrointestinal tract and bloodstream over a period of hours, days, weeks or even months. Although lead fragments lodged outside the GI tract (such as those lodged in muscle after a gunshot wound) are typically not of concern, if one of these fragments is lodged in a joint then the lead may gain access to the bloodstream in that manner as well.

Lead Deadly for Scavengers, Including Bald Eaglesr e h a b i l i t a t i o n

PHOTOSTop: Dr. Dan Forman, DVM. Inset: A Bald Eagle sickenedby lead poisoningundergoes treatment in an oxygen chamber at TRC's clinic. The chamber was generouslydonated by Don and Dorothy Lewis. © Photo by Sue Ernisse. Bottom: ABald Eagle robustly squawks during rehabilitation. © Photo by Rebecca Bredehoft.


Clinical signs range from weakness to respiratory distress and death, depending on many factors such as body weight, amount ingested and the rate of lead absorption into the blood stream. Often, birds arriving at Teton Raptor Center with lead poisoning present with poor balance, weakness, anorexia and/or an inability to fly. Many times they are in a state of extreme starvation, having been too ill to hunt. Every aspect of the bird’s body from the circulatory system to the urinary tract may be affected in one way or another. Diagnosis is based on a test which measures the level of lead in

the bird’s bloodstream. X-rays may also be use-ful for detecting fragments that have been ingest-ed. Even after all fragments have been excreted, however, lead may remain in the blood, causing continued toxicity. The treatment of lead poisoning is difficult and requires early intervention. There are medi-cations that can be administered to bind lead from the bloodstream and aid in its excretion. We may also feed diets high in fiber to help “sweep” metal objects through the gastrointestinal tract.

There are few joys that compare to personally releasing one of these birds back into the wild. They continue to be among my most cherished memories helping care for the sick and injured raptors that come into Teton Raptor Center. I hope you enjoyed learning a bit about lead poisoning in rap-tors. Feel free to send me your questions or comments at [email protected]. Suggestions for future topics are always welcome!

—Dr. Dan Forman, DVM

Dr. Dan Forman generously donates time and expertise as TRC’s veterinarian. He serves on TRC’s Board of Directors

and is co-owner of Spring Creek Animal Hospital in Jackson, WY.

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TRC Ambassadors Prove They Give a Hoot!

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Keeping TRC Clean & GreenSuperhero Dan McGrath, former owner of Danny’s Mountain Home & Yard Care Inc., saved the day when he strolled into TRC’s office and offered to professionally mow Teton Raptor Center’s large lawn every Monday for the summer free of charge. TRC hosts hundreds of participants throughout the summer for our weekly Raptor Encoun-ters programs. Max Lange, current owner of Danny’s Lawn Care, and his generous crew maintained our lawn so that participants could enjoy our outdoor classroom.

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Docents Keep EducationalPrograms SoaringTRC would have struggled through one of our busiest summer seasons yet without the support of our summer docent team. Docents supported our daily operations each week by prepping for our Raptor Encounters programs, registering visitors and selling merchandise in our shop. TRC is immensely grateful to Lisa Friesecke, Sue Ernisse and Rick Hall for your dedica-tion to TRC and your feathered friends!

This year, 93 volunteers dedicated more than 2,200 hours of time and tremendous talent to help their feathered friends at Teton Raptor Center. Volunteers bring passion and heart to every facet of Teton Raptor Center’s work. They capture the radiance of raptors through film, photography and painting to help us share their stories with the world. They spend hours hiking and paddling the backcountry to research Osprey nests and climbing on top of vault toiles to install vent screens for the Poo-Poo Proj-ect. And every day, they rehabilitate, feed and clean up after a growing number of raptor patients in our rehab clinic. While we are grateful for every volunteer, two were specially honored at TRC’s annual Ambassador Night for their contributions.

Sue Ernisse, who was named TRC’s 2014 Ambassador-of-the-Year, shows a ded-ication that is nothing short of extraordinary. As a volunteer, Sue has donated over 300 hours to the Center this year alone. On any given day, Sue can be found working in the raptor barn, assisting with onsite programs, photographing events, helping with rescues or working on conservation projects. Her devotion to raptors is truly an inspiration to the staff and volunteers of Teton Raptor Center. Kathy Cottam received the 2014 Golden Owl Award for her constant reli-ability and support of TRC—in particular, her support of the rehab program. Since she started volunteering with TRC in early 2012, Kathy has utilized her skills as a human nurse to provide exceptional care to TRC’s avian patients. In one case, Kathy assisted with the removal of barbed wire fragments from the wing of a Great Horned Owl that had become entangled in a fence. Thanks to Kathy, that bird and many oth-ers are alive and well.

“Without the help of our amazing volunteers, Teton Raptor Center would not be able to serve the community at the level that we do. Our volunteers make it possible for us to aid dozens of injured, ill and orphaned raptors each year; they help us provide unique educational experiences to thousands of people; and they make it possible for us to conduct conservation initiatives across the nation.”

– Meghan Warren, Program Associate


PHOTOS Center: Kathy Cottam, left, and Sue Ernisse, right, were honored at TRC's annual Ambassador Night for their outstanding contributions. Top right: Our lawn was clean and green for summer programs thanks to Danny's Lawn Care. © Photo by Rebecca Bredehoft. Bottom right: Docent Lisa Friesecke holds a Saker Falcon at Old Bill's. Photo by TRC staff.

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Volunteering Inspires Tomorrow's Conservation LeadersAdam Hodge came to TRC through the City Kids Wilderness Project based at the Broken Arrow Ranch in Hoback, Wyoming. For the past two summers Adam has volunteered his time to help the birds, taking on any and every task asked of him. From observing surgeries and rehabilitative treatments, to helping with educa-tional programs, to prepping Poo-Poo screen orders, Adam has touched every aspect of TRC’s mission. We are truly lucky to have him as part of the TRC team. Thanks Adam! © Photo by Sue Ernisse.

Braden Hansen showcased his leadership qualities this summer when he organized friends and family to help with the construction of our new raptor barn. In preparation for his initiation as an Eagle Scout, Braden gathered volunteers and oversaw the painting of the barn’s trim, providing a safe haven in which injured, ill and orphaned raptors can heal. Thank you Braden for your hard work! © Photo by Sue Ernisse.

Penelope Dawson has a deep love of raptors, which she gleefully shares. She and her classmates cre-ated a beautiful painting for their school’s art auction and were tasked with choosing a worthy non-profit to receive the proceeds. Thanks to Penelope’s passionate entreaty, her group chose to support TRC’s birds. Thanks to Penelope and her friends for giving a hoot! © Photo by Alex Dawson.

Ashleigh Scully has a talent that belies her years. Only 12 years old, she is already a talented wildlife photographer with an eye for capturing nature's beauty. Ashleigh began taking photos at age 8 near her home in New Jersey and started sharing her photos with TRC a little over a year ago. She has won our photo-of-the-week contest seven times and is the youngest raptor image contributor in TRC’s history. Her photos inspire bird lovers across the country and we can’t wait to see where her camera takes her next. Best of luck Ashleigh! © Photo by Gerry Scully.

Young Philanthropists Prove That Every Dollar Matters

This summer, Teton Raptor Center was the grateful recipient of funds from several aspiring entrepre-neurs. Sophie and Lily Lauver sold homemade arts and crafts to raise money for TRC’s rehab program. Tille Gavitt and Brynn Crabtree set up a lemonade stand in Wilson that earned enough to feed Owly the Great Horned Owl for more than a month. And Ellie Hill sold enough lemonade in her neighborhood to build a new home for a family of American Kestrels. Thanks to these young ladies for making a difference!

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PHOTOS Left, top to bottom: Adam Hodge, Braden Hansen, Penelope Dawson, Ashleigh Scully. Bottom right: Tille Gavitt and Brynn Crabtree interact with Owly,

held by Meghan Warren. Photo by TRC staff.

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Shannon Troxler was raised on the Chesapeake Bay and began sketching at an early age with encouragement from her grand-mother, Shirley, an artist. Now a resident of Jackson Hole, Shannon’s work has been featured in galleries across the country and showcased at many prestigious special exhibits, including: Arts for The Parks top 100, Paint America top 100, The Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibition, and The Salmagundi Club. Her beautiful

paintings, drawings and prints are known for their eloquent use of multiple media, her incorporation of writ-ten elements such as poetry, and her unique ability to capture the subtle grace of her wild subjects. Shannon currently serves as Teton Raptor

Center’s featured artist, generously giving her time and talent in support of our mis-sion. Stop by to see a selection of Shannon’s gorgeous work, including the two pieces seen here as well as one-of-a-kind portraits of our resident raptors, Owly, Ruby and Gus. Half of all proceeds support TRC.

web: www.tetonraptorcenter.org e: [email protected] p: 307.203.2551

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Photographer David Brookover and His Beloved Dog, Mocha, Throw Another Bash for the Birds!

On a cool autumn night, more than 300 people crowded into The Brookover Gal-lery in Jackson, Wyoming to view David Brookover’s gorgeous photographs and to show their support for Teton Raptor Center. Each September, David generously opens his gallery to host Mocha’s Bash for the Birds, an evening of fine art, fine food, and fine feathered friends, which benefits TRC’s birds. This year David went a step further, photographing Owly the Great Horned Owl and Gus the Golden Eagle, two of TRC’s res-ident raptors, for a series of special edition prints, which are now available through our shop for just $48 each. Quantities are very limited and all proceeds benefit the work of TRC. Please call us for more information or to order.

Troxler's Work Benefits the Birds!

PHOTOS Left, top to bottom: Shannon Troxler, photo courtesy of artist; Owl Hunting and Windhover, © Paintings by Shannon Troxler.

PHOTOSTop and left:Specialedition printsof Gus andOwly, by DavidBrookover.All proceedsbenefit thebirds.

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Make a Difference: ADOPT, JOIN, GIVE or SHOP today!

Show your commitment to birds of prey by joining the Talon Society. Your gift of $1,000 or 100 hours of volunteer time, grants you entry into this prestigious membership circle, which includes invitations to special events and a custom-made pin by renowned artist, Annie Band.

$50 $100 $150 $225$20 runs our Injured Raptor Hotline for one month, creating 24-hour access to raptor rescue

allows us to give essential weekly communications in the form of e-news, social media and web updates on our programs and patients

provides a live raptor education program for a classroom of eager kids

enables critical tracking of our patients by running our Raptor Database for one year

sustains and nourishes the birds by providing healthy food for one day

joinThe Talon Society

Where does the money go? A few examples of what your gift to Teton Raptor Center supports!

adopt ADOPTION LEVEL BENEFITS

Annual printed newsletter

Adopted bird photo & info sheet

Teton Raptor Center decal

Raptor Review electronic newsletter

10% off any tour or merchandise



Free tour for two people

Adopt-a-Raptor

Classroom adoption $95: Each classroom will receive a bird photo and info sheet of their adopted bird and one TRC decal per student.

EAGLES OWLS HAWKS FALCONS OSPREY

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PHOTOS: © Photos, above: Owl, Falcon and Osprey images courtesy of Rebecca Bredehoft; Eagle courtesy of Haylen Gregory; Hawk courtesy of Mike Voss. Right: © Painting "Lady," by Kathryn Mapes Turner.

Help an injured raptor to soar once more. Just select a raptor family you’d like to support, choose your level of giving, and enjoy knowing that your gift will provide care for injured, ill and orphaned raptors like the patients shown above. EAGLE: This adult Bald Eagle suffered from lead poisoning after ingesting tainted meat, requiring weeks of therapy to remove the deadly toxin.

OWL: Despite her adorable looks, this tiny Short-eared Owl is actually a ferocious predator who suf-fered several human-caused injuries.

HAWK: Each year dozens of orphaned youngsters, including this baby Red-tailed Hawk who fell from his nest, make their way to TRC.

FALCON: Broken bones can be deadly for birds. The Peregrine Falcon seen here required surgery and several pins to repair her broken wing.

OSPREY: Wires and filaments are extremely haz-ardous for fast-flying birds like this adult Osprey. Her wing was badly broken after hitting a wire fence.

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Give a gift that gives twice! Every purchase from Teton raptor Center’s shop directly supports our mission and our birds. Some of our more popular items are listed below, but you can find a complete selection at the Center or by visiting www.tetonraptorcenter.org

Short Sleeve Owly T-shirt ........................................................................................ $25 100% ringspun organic navy blue cotton with white TRC logo on front, colorful Owly design on the back. Sizes: Men’s S-XXL. Women’s S-XL (women’s is a slim fit, runs small)

Raptors of Western North America Quick Reference.......................................... $8 This 12-panel waterproof fold-out guide is your ticket to seeing more birds. Shows multiple color phases and ages for most raptors seen in the Western US.

Window Alert Decals ...................................................................................... $7 These stick-on designs cling to your windows where they reflect UV light and prevent bird strikes. Easy to install and unobtrusive, they save lives.

Burrowing Owl Puppet ..............................................................................................$16 Show a loved one that you give a hoot with an 11” plush Burrowing Owl Puppet made by Folkmanis.

All prices include Wyoming sales tax. TRC accepts MasterCard, Visa, Amex and Discover as well as cash or check.

A Teton Raptor Center Store purchase helps us soar!

$550 $650 $1500 $3500provides a home for our programs and our birds by covering one week of facility overhead

keeps us rolling on raptor rescues, releases,veterinary visits and programs by run-ning our RaptorMobile van for one month

grants an invaluable experience to a young conservationist by funding our internship program forone month

supports year-round stewardship and maintenance for the buildings and grounds we utilize

$2250provides essential volunteer training opportunities for one year

giveFriends of TRC

shopTeton Raptor Center Store

Become a friend of TRC by giving at any level. Your generosity ensures that our education, conservation and rehabilitation programs continue to soar. Here are three great ways to give:

j One-time gifts: Donations of any amount help support operational expenses, veterinary bills, and keep our resident raptors nourished and healthy.

j Recurring gifts: Become a sustainer by providing a monthly, quarterly or yearly gift through our website.

j Fulfill a wish: If you’d rather give an item, TRC has a wish list that includes many much-needed essentials: gift cards to Staples, airline approved animal kennels, rescue van. See our full list of items needed at www.tetonraptorcenter.org/wish-list

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Thanks For giving a hoot!Teton Raptor Center would like to express our fullest gratitude to the many individuals, families, businesses and foundations that have gener-ously contributed time, talent and financial resources to support our work to help birds of prey through education, conservation and rehabili-tation. The birds, staff and Board of Directors are grateful beyond measure for the goodwill and generosity extended to the Center this year.†

Armond AcriTed & Yvonne AdamsStephen & Sara AdamsonRobert & Fraida AlandJoe Albright & Marcia KunstelArianna AlibabaieAlliance for Historic WyomingGerry Amadon & Patty ReillyJim & Emily Ambler, Jr.George & Patricia AmlinAnkeny Architecture and DesignAnonymousRobert J. Anslow, Jr. & Marina MarrelliJoan AnzelmoFred & Helen ArbuckleAshley ArmstrongBarbara ArnettMark & Ryland AronowitzDaniel AronsonVicki L. ArundaleDuby & Sally AusleyDebra Austerman

Jackie AustinDoug & Nancy AyersGeorge Bailey & Susan Pieper-BaileyDeidre BainbridgeJane BaldwinAnnie BandDavid Barnett & Geneva ChongSteve & Kristi BarnettPilar BassReba BassJoe & Gainor BennettPetie BennettAdrienne BensonCornelia BergmannKent & Pegi BernardBlack-Periman FoundationRich Bloom & Becky Woods BloomDan Bloomberg & Irene BeardsleyThe Boathouse FoundationVirgil & Laurie Boss

Kristine BossardPatti BoydRebecca BredehoftPhilip N. Bredesen & Andrea ConteSean BrennanStephanie BrennanJohn BriceJames & Irene BrinkerhoffChrista BroderickDavid, Yuko & Mocha BrookoverThe Brooks Foundation/ Tony & Linda BrooksClark & Susan BrooksJ. Mark Brown, Donna E. Brown & Vicki DaviesBrown EarthDoug Brown & Lorie CahnPaul J. BrownSteve BrownJoan R. BruckMichael BruckBill BryanBomber & Amy BryanDavid K. & Bari BucholzBuffalo Chamber of CommerceFred & Connie BugeSherman & Peggy BullEric & Joyce BurbanoFrank & Bonnie BurgessJan BurnettDavid & Diana BurrowMary A. BushnellDennis & Marian ButcherC & N FoundationRob & Stacey Caesar

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Rose CaiazzoDavid CatlinJeff Calder & Lianna Lopez-CalderRoyce & Patricia CaldwellFranz CamenzindMike Campbell & Ann H. HarveyDr. Terry Campbell, DVMMichael CampbellCannell Capitol, LLCJohn & Phyllis CardisHeather Carleton, DVMLen Carlman & Anne LaddLycia CarmodyJohn CarneyPhillip CarrWalter & Holly CarrVance & Ann CarruthSusan Simpson CavenderChapman Family Foundation/ Jinx ChapmanSandy ChapmanCarol Chesney & Leila SandlinApril ChewYvon & Malinda ChouinardFrank & Ann ChrabasFrances ClarkClearview Strategies/ Annie Jack RiddellJoan ClementsJames & Beth ClymerBroughton & Didi CoburnKevin & Ali CohaneLina ColladoValerie CongerCony CorporationEugenie CoppAlice CornellGeorge & Kim CornelsonKatherine CottamKevin CoughlanAlyson CourtemanchAnthony CraigCharlie Craighead

Dick CrenshawThomas L. & Carol-Ann CrowCTA Architects and EngineersBarbara DainottiMitch DannKirk DavenportCarl & Rebecca DavisShelby & Gail DavisAlexandra & Penelope DawsonTimothy T. Day FoundationEric & Anne DelahayeKatina DemarchiKaitlyn DiBiaseBuz Dimond & Charlotte OliverJames & Karen DixonIan DollyTed & Addie DonnanJody DonnellyDavid & Nancy DonovanTilly DorseySarah DrakeJohn & Susan DrewDubbe Moulder Architects, PCMac Dukart & Stephanie NemecJamie DunnPaul & Trey Dykeman & Pauline Towers DykemanSarita & Brent EastmanNancy Eaton & Jeff van EeBill EdwardsLinda EhartGary & Syd ElliottN. Robert ElsonDenny Emory in memory of Liza the dogThe EMWIGA FoundationEndow-BioCece EnglishChris Erickson & Lori Clark-EricksonSue ErnisseRhea EspositoCharles Etherington

Our Facebook fans submitted many Photos-of-the-Week; some are featured above and else-where on this page. Top photos, L to R: Northern Harrier, photo by Bill Harris; Great Horned Owls, photo by Sherry Odenthal; American Kestrel, photo by Ashleigh Scully; Osprey hover-

ing, photo by Sue Ernisse; Owly's Eyes, photo by Ted Adams; Peregrine Falcon, photo by Re-becca Bredehoft; Bald Eagle, photo by Trevor Bloom. Left: Great Gray Owl, photo by Ashleigh

Scully. Inset: Immaure Bald Eagle, photo by Ashleigh Scully. All images copyrighted.

Felicia EvansDick & Jean FergusonEdward FieldDr. Lisa FinkelsteinJohn & Dolly FisherRoy & Naomi FlackFrancine FlemingJames & Astrid FloodKenneth & Nancy FordLois FordJayann FordonScott & Petria FosselSpencer FrantzCalvin & Sarah FreseAre & Lisa FrieseckeJack & Lynne FritzJohn & Annie FurrerGail FustosHoward B. & Ilene GarberSarah GasdickColton James GatewoodMary GertyMartha GiacobassiLes & Maggie GibsonGilday Architects, PCMargaret GildayJackie GilmoreKatrina GioshesGrant GiulianoTaylor GlennAngus Goetz, DODavid & Joan GoldfarbLiz GoldsmithRob GonzalezJohn & Edna GoodLeslie GoodyearGraham Faupel & Associates/ Bob Graham, Karen Terra, Matt Faupel & Julie FaupelJohn & Linda GrahamJeske GraveHorace and Elizabeth GrayJoseph & Phyllis GreeneAlan & Patti GriswoldSteve Grossman & Jill BaldaufEmerald GustowtTed & Sherry GuzziRalph & Louise HaberfeldMaggie HagenRoald, Audrey, Annabel, Tomi & Grant HagenElizabeth HaleDick HallScott HallZach Hall & Julie Ann GiacobassiMike & Francesca HammerBen Hammond & Lisa JohnsonMichael & Deb HanniganDavid, Leslye, Cameron & Lachlan HardieMerlin Hare & Debra Patla


John & Carol HarknessKathy Harrington in memory of Jackie HillerJill HarrisGeorge & Suzanne HarrisRonald G. HarrisRebecca Hawkins & Jayne OttmanWilliam & Mary HayesBruce HayseJim HeineKim HeiserRyan Hennessy & Jennifer JellenJames HertoghChuck & Barbara HerzJim & Betsy HesserDavid & J. Leslie HillTom, Jane, Maggie & Ellie HillNorman Hirschfield Fnd./ Alan & Berte Hirschfield

Tony & Lynn HitschlerRichard & Karen HobbinsAdam HodgeNancy HoffmanHenry & Avery HoldsworthVictoria HollingsworthMichael Foster HolmanDavid & Missy HosterElizabeth HowellTom & Linda HowellA.C. & Penney Hubbard FoundationEric HuberHughes FundJim & Kit HughesRobert HughesInternational Society of Craniofacial SurgeryInterval Management Services, Inc./Catherine SmithJames IrvingRobert JackJackson Hole Adventure RentalsJohn & Susan JacksonLincoln JarosFloyd JesterCraig & Judy JohnsonMargaret Johnson

Dr. Matthew S. Johnston, VJason, Pons & Emma JonesKimber JonesDiana JoyJake KaauwaiGillian KabatRanelle KainCarol KaswormJ. & Terence KavanaghTristan Kelley & Whitney BurgessAmy KenworthyGisela KenyonCharlotte KiddThe Donald M. & Helen H. Kidder Family FoundationWesley KigginsFred & Susan KingwillCarrie & Scott KirkpatrickJim Kleine & Kimberly DayBill Klyn

Suzanne KnightonKnobloch Family FoundationChristopher & Pippa KnowltonKraig A. KobertStephen Koch & Kathryn NyropGary KofinasTom & Jennifer KohlhardtStacy E. KopperCindy KranichSteve KroolBrian KrusoeCharles & Jane KusekJohn LaBrec & Lynne Wagner Edward H. & Beedee LaddKerry LambAnna LarsonLee Lauderbach & Angela WestDr. Christine Laughery, DVMLeadership at PlayRobert LeBienJudy LeggGreg Lemke & Julianne O'DonoghueJosh LevinsonKehr Levy FundDon & Dorothy LewisBette Linderman

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Jack & Jodi LivingoodPenny LodgeMary LohuisKathleen LongeneckerLovehawk Studio/David HaleJoan LucasJohn & Patty LummisFrank & Jan LynchClark & Andy MacKenzieDavid MacKenzieDoug & Catherine MacMahonPaul & Bonita MaddexJack MakeeThe Mandel FamilyLeslie MapesEmma MaresHunter Marrow & Tracy BlueLinda MarsJimmy MarsdenDarin & Genny Martens

Chloe MartinLenny & Laura MartinLeslie MattsonAlex MayTim Mayo & Rose BucciarelliLiza MazzacaneJohn W. McCafferyForrest & Amy McCarthySandra McCarthyLauren McCleesPorgy McClellandThe Mountaineer/ Vinny McClelland in honor of George K. McClelland Jr.Nate McClennen & Rachel WigglesworthMike & June McCollisterRobert & Kimberly McGregorKristin McHaleBernard McHugh & Frances ClarkDoyen McIntoshSnake River Builders, Inc./ John & Pauline McIntoshBrett McPeak & Whitney RoysterLyle & Amy McReynoldsDavid Mecartney & Kelly Cornell Mecartney

Dr. Morris & Irene MellionMack & Katie MendenhallMike & Linda MeriglianoCarol MersereauAhmet & Suzanne MesinogluMichael Meyer & Kathy RemusScott & Elinor MillerStephen & Ann MillhamJames & Yvone MinorMK Fund of Mountain KhakisBart Monson & Rebecca ReimersTerry MoonBill MooreJoe & Susan MooreRichard P. & Claire W. Morse FoundationCasey Morton Sandra MoserMRB FoundationWilliam Mulligan & Kim KernanDavid & Christine MurdochMurie Audubon SocietyAlexander & Joohee MuromcewAllyson MurphyRobert and Sandra MurphyAnna MurrayZoe NelsonClarke Nelson/Nelson Family Foundation TrustKent & Ann NelsonRick NelsonSharon NevlingRod & Anne NewcombRyan NewlonMarina NielsenJames & Ava NixShaun NormanE. Rogers & Kathy NovakAaron NydamAllen O'Bannon & Molly A. AbsolonSherry OdenthalO'Hare Family Private Foundation/Scott & Kacy O'HareKeith B. Ohnmeis FoundationOn Sight Land Surveyors/ Todd CedarholmPatty O'NeilGeorge & Abby O'NeillEd & Laura OplerGilman & Marge OrdwayTrey OwenMarvin & Sylvia PackKristin PainterMatthew PalmerGeorge & Jenny ParchmanBiba & Jon Parker Foundation

“Your staff was friendly, amazing and did a great job explaining about the raptors that we saw and made our visit the BEST!!! Thank you again and we’ll definitely be back!”

—A “Raptor Encounters” 2014 participant

MD Gene & Ellen Linn

Kevin, Mary & Hailey PatnoTom PatricelliMelissa PatrickJonathan Patterson & Beth ThebaudPC Fund for Animals Charitable TrustKen & Susan PedersenDavid PenningtonCynda Peralta-RamosArturo & Eunjae Peralta-RamosCristine PerkinsCaptain & Mrs. Henry PerkinsKaren PerryDebbie PerrymanHank Phibbs & Leslie PetersenSarah PhocasScott & Lisa PiersonCharles & Janet PlosserDr. Mark Pokras, DVMSpencer PolandoGloria PolisReynolds & Bettie PomeroySteve & Carol PooleTraci PrenotLisa Lord PriceStevie & Wyatt Priceless FoundationLeeann PrichardLuther Propst & Elizabeth StorerCollin QuigleyDavid & Patsy RaaumMeg & Bert Raynes Wildlife FundBert RaynesDr. Patrick Redig, DVMFred & Margie ReimersCharlie ReinerstenDebbie ReisNancy ResorStine RichvoldsenPete & Judy RiedeLindsey RiepleRobert Righter & Sherry Smith in memory of Atwood Earl SmithThomas & Juanita RingerMr. & Mrs. Lavar H. RinikerStephanie RischarRiverwoods Pet HospitalAnnie RobbinsJohn RobertsVictoria RobertsonGrace RobertsonJason RobertsonSteve & Lisa RobertsonG. Paul & V. Margaret RobinsonLaurie RobisonRocky & Larrie Rockwell

Ana's Grand Excursions/ Ana RodeErnie RodriguezKip RoeJudy Miller RogersWilliam & Carol RogersElisabeth RohrbachWendy Connor RomingerRebecca RooneyRoscoe Co.Max RosenthalMonroe & Andrea RosenthalJennifer RoweSally RowePaul & Annie Ruttle

Sunena & Ursula SabharwalAndrew Sabin Family FoundationAndrew Salter & Michele GammerJoe & Ellen SanfordDavid SaurmanDickson SchaeferBrian & Maggie SchillingCarl & Judie SchmidlappThe Scully FamilyMitzi SealanderLandon & Colleen ShanafeltNancy SheaFlorence ShepardLouise ShimmelDavid Shlim & Jane GallieJake & Donna ShreckBarry & Priscilla SibsonEvan SiegelBenj SinclairFrank & Mimi SlaughterAnn SmithGarnett A. Smith Family FoundationGillian SmithGray SmithRandy & Dorie SmithRichard SmithRoger, Creel, Elsa Smith & Margaret Creel

†Donors and volunteers who contributed time, talent, financial resources, and in-kind services and gifts between October 1, 2013 and September 30, 2014 are recognized in this list. Teton Raptor Center regrets inadverent omissions or misspellings. Please call the office at 307.203.2551 so we can correct our database. Photos, top to bottom: Cooper's Hawk, photo by Jantina Tuthill; Sharp-shinned Hawk, photo by Rebecca Bredehoft; Osprey, photo by Steve Franklin; Barn Owl, photo by Shannon Condie; Great Gray Owl by Sue Ernisse. All images copyrighted.

Will SnyderAustin & Suzanne SpitzerSpring Creek Animal Hospital/ Dan & M.J. FormanJim & Kim SpringerJane SquiresFred & Jeanie StaehrMary Carole StaigerShannon StanforthSTARR FundGlenn StearnsSusan SteeleBobby & Mimi SteinTrevor StevensonMartha J. StewartRob & Martha Stockhausen in honor of Carlton Henson

Peter Stoops & Kate WilkinsonK.O. StrohbehnSteve & Anna SullivanDeborah SupowitRonald SurdamGary & Stacy SuskauerMichael SustinBarbara SwanDeanna SwinertonKat TaylorJen TaylorNancy TaylorPaul TebbelMichael & Jennifer TennicanAllan & Frances TesslerTeton Heritage Landscaping/ Scott HardemanTeton County Historic Preservation BoardKen & Bobbi ThomasmaJeff ThompsonJeffrey & Lisa ThorpRandy & Kathleen TitsworthTobin & Associates, PCStan & Barbara TrachtenbergGene & Susan Tremblay/ Tremblay Family FoundationFrancine Tryka

Chris Tubby & Deborah WilsonJohn & Mary Kay TurnerBrent Tyc & Claire FullerUnfried Foudation/ Steve & Amy UnfriedRandy & Amy UrickUSFWS- National Elk RefugeDonna ViljakPaul VogelheimAli VoltmerMichael VossDylan WadeAndrew & Polly Wakeman in honor of Henry K. WakemanMichael & Tana WallJeff & Kelli WardWilliam & Deborah WardBetty WareMonte WarrenKevin & Amy WarrenMeghan WarrenJohn Wasson & Jocelyn SlackBill & Teresa WatermanAndy & Cammie WatsonCarol WautersRob & Joni WeedMichael WehrleLinda WeilBen WeisbeckWilliam E. Weiss Foundation, Inc.The Mary K. Weiss FoundationWells Fargo FoundationAndy WengerPatrice WernerRaymond White & Beverly BoyntonTony & Katherine WhiteWhit & Beth WhitworthLaurel WicksJohn & Nancy WilbrechtAlan Willes & Teri GilfilenChris WilliamsKurt & Chris WimbergSteve & June WolfsonRobert & Barbara WolinLoring Woodman & Melody LinChristopher WrightJohn Wright & Dana OlsonJason WrightLawrence WrightWRJ Design Associates, LTDKelvin WuWyoming Chapter of the American Institute of ArchitectsY2 Consultants, LLC/ Zia YasrobiZolik FamilyCharlotte Zueck

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With AppreciationTRC's board and staff extend a huge, heartfelt thank you to Mr. Ed Opler for his wisdom, dedication and support throughout two terms on TRC's Board of Directors. Ed was a founding board member in 2008 and completed six years of leadership on the board last May. Thank you Ed!

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LEAD SPONSORSGraham Faupel & Associates • Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board • Lynn & Foster Friess

Sands Whitewater and Scenic River Trips • Westside Wine and Spirits

EVENT SPONSORSAmangani • AJ DeRosa’s Wooden Boat River Tours • Annie Band Jewelry

Florence McCall Photography • Grand Targhee Resort • Grand Teton Adventure Company Henry Holdsworth/Wild by Nature •Jackson Hole Mountain Resort • Premier Powdercoating

The Liquor Store & Wine Loft • Reel Deal Anglers • Tom Mangelsen/Images of NatureWildlife Expeditions of Teton Science Schools

EVENT PATRONSAmy Ringholz • Angus Goetz D.O. • Bert Raynes • Café GenevieveCarole Malia Schneider • Chippy’s Kitchen • Crane Creek Graphics

David Bowers Photography • Dubbe Moulder Architects • Fine Dining GroupFish Creek Veterinary • Grand Teton Association • Grand Teton Lodge Company

Greta Gretzinger • Grizzly Country Wildlife Adventures • The Handle Bar/Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole • Hungry Jack's General Store Inner Tides Bodywork • Irene F. Greenberg • J. Singleton Financial/Raymond James Financial Services • Jackson Hole Flower Company

Jackson Hole Paragliding • Jackson Hole Whitewater • JenTen Productions Joy Nelson Lundeen • Julianne O’Donoghue • Lewis & Clark River Rafting

Mark Sullivan, Attorney at Law • Mountain Khakis • Mursell’s Pottery and ChocolatesPearl Street Bagels • Pets Place Plus • Roger Smith • Serenity Salon

Shannon Troxler Fine Art • Spirit • Spring Creek Animal Hospital • Stagecoach Bar Stagecoach Grill • Suburban Urology Network/Dr. Lisa Finkelstein Ted Adams • Teri Gilfilen • Teton Motors • Westbank Garden Center White Willow Publishing • Wild Hands • Wilson Backcountry Sports

Wilson Hardware • Wyoming Balloon Company

A very special thanks to our

EVENT PATRONSCapsicum Pro Audio and Visual • Dornan’s in Moose • Friends of Pathways High Country Linen • Jackson Hole Curbside Recycling • Jackson Hole Pop McDonald’s of Jackson Hole • Pica’s Mexican Taqueria • Pinky G’s Pizzeria

Snake River Brewing • START Bus • Teton Rental Center

A round of applause to

EVENT ENTERTAINERSAlan Willes • Brian Lenz • Hank Phibbs • John Carney • Laurie Boss

Teri Gilfilen • Zach Friedhof

And a HUGE thank you to all our amazing volunteers who made this event soar, including our

RAPTORFEST COMMITTEE Adrienne Nagy, Ben Weisbeck, Jackie Gilmore,

Julianne O’Donoghue, Kathy Cottam, Mary Lohuis,Sue Ernisse and Wendy Rominger

Supporters!Our Terrific

Each Father’s Day, Teton Raptor Center welcomes more than 1,000 people to the historic Hardeman Ranch for a free community celebration of birdsof prey. With lots of kids’ activities, music, food, raffles, and live raptor demonstrations throughout the day, there’s no better way to have a hoot! We hope you’ll join us for the 5th Annual RaptorFest on Sunday, June 21 , 2015.

PHOTOS: Top and below: Young participants at Raptorfest enjoyed making raptor masks and having their faces painted. © Photos courtesy of Rebecca Bredehoft.

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P.O. Box 1805Wilson, WY 83014www.tetonraptorcenter.org

adopt - join - giveby December 31st and you will

double the impact of your contribution to help birds of prey through our 3rd Annual

Flight ChallengeA personal challenge, issued by generous supporters of the

birds, ensures that all gifts will be matched in full, up to a total of

$25,000

Please see pages 14-15 to learn more and help us meet the match by using the

enclosed donation envelope, or by giving on-line at

www.tetonraptorcenter.org/donate.

Flight Log is printed on PEFC-certified paper, using vegetable-based ink. Publication designed by Rebecca Woods Bloom. Kindly recycle this newsletter with office pack or pass it along and share the news from Teton Raptor Center. We also invite you to sign-up for our e-news by visiting www.tetonraptorcenter.org.

Red-tailed Hawk. © Photo by Shay Blechynden

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