SRQ Magazine | Spirit of Giving - Save Our Seabirds

SAVE OUR SEABIRDS

Spirit of Giving | December 2024

WE’RE THE PEOPLE YOU CALL WHEN YOU FIND A SICK OR INJURED BIRD.

We’re the only facility in Sarasota County dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing sick and injured birds. We receive nearly 5,000 calls a year about birds in distress, and we admit 1200 birds a year into our specialized Avian Hospital. There our staff Veterinarian, Dr. Maria Passarelli, treats these birds with the goal of rehabilitating them and eventually releasing them back into their natural habitat.

MOST BIRDS INJURIES ARE DUE TO HUMAN CONTACT.

Some of the most common issues are: entanglements in discarded fishing line, swallowing a foreign object, car/boat impacts, and accidental poisoning – particularly with Raptors and birds of prey. WE ALSO HAVE 100+ BIRDS WHO LIVE ON OUR CAMPUS AS PERMANENT RESIDENTS. These birds are non-releasable due to their injuries and circumstances. These “residents” are part of our Wild Bird Learning Center. The Learning Center is open to the public 365 days a year from 10 AM to 4 PM. It is always FREE to enter and donations are appreciated.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Rescue Volunteers. The opportunities range from simple transport of a bird in a box, to full rescues involving boats, kayaks, and ladders. Education & Tours We love to have volunteer “docents” in our Learning Center to educate the public about birds and their needs. Learning Center Greeters It’s FREE to enter, but having a smiling face present to greet guests can really enhance the guest learning experience. Capital Funds for a new State of the Art Avian Hospital and replacement of 50 avian enclosures. There are many naming opportunities.

Save Our Seabirds | 1708 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236 | 941.388.3010 | admin@saveourseabirds.org | saveourseabirds.org