Flight Log - Volume 5, Winter 2013/2014 by Teton Raptor Center

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 Ta k e F l i g h t

Winter 2013/2014 Volume 5

Our Mission Teton Raptor Center helps birds of prey through education, 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.

“Thank you so much for letting me volunteer. I enjoyed helping a rehab bird return to the wild. This experience was one-in-a-million, and I am glad I had it with you. ” Sophie Lauver TRC Youth Ambassador

A Northern Pygmy Owl fluffs its feathers as insulation against the cold. This is one of the species that benefits from the Poo-Poo Project. See page 9 to learn more. © Photo by Irene Greenberg.

Board of Directors

Roger Smith with gus, TRC's resident golden Eagle, © Photo by Mel Mann

Rich Bloom, Treasurer Patti Boyd Dan Forman, D.V.M. Tom Hill Christopher Knowlton Porgy McClelland, Vice-Chair Lisa Lord Price, Secretary Ed Opler Andy Salter Roger Smith, Chair

Advisory Council Terry W. Campbell, D.V.M. Len Carlman Dr. Matthew S. Johnston, VMD, DABVP-Avian Mark Pokras, D.V.M. Bert Raynes Patrick T. Redig, D.V.M. Kat Taylor John F. Turner

TRC Staff Jennifer Jellen, Dev. Associate Jason Jones, Program Director Amy Brennan McCarthy, Exec. Director Zoë Nelson, Fall/Winter Intern Meghan Warren, Program Associate

Mailing Address Teton Raptor Center P.O. Box 1805 Wilson, WY 83014

Physical Address The historic Hardeman Barns 5450 W. Hwy. 22 Wilson, Wyoming 83014

Greetings from Teton Raptor Center! As we celebrate the completion of our fourth full year in operation in Wilson, Wyoming, Teton Raptor Center, working out of two small buildings at the Hardeman Ranch, has earned a solid reputation in the conservation community. In just this past year, we have provided over 350 raptor conservation and education programs for the public. Our raptor ambassadors have touched the lives of more than 25,000 individuals of all ages. We have also experienced a 74% increase in the number of injured patients under our care over last year. We've provided medical care to 17 different species of raptors, ranging from Golden and Bald Eagles (over 4,550 grams) to the tiny Northern Pygmy Owl (just 60 grams!), and about every size and shape of raptor in between; such diversity of raptor species compels us to work in partnerships to protect their diversity of habitats. We've also expanded our partnership with public land agencies to cap the vent pipes of vault toilets in National Parks, National Forests, and other public lands in 12 states throughout the U.S. This summer, Grand Teton National Park became the first National Park in the U.S. to cap all vault toilets within its boundaries, and the Bridger-Teton National Forest has set a goal of capping all toilets in the forest as well. Collectively, we are proud to be of service to our great State of Wyoming by helping our residents and visitors more deeply understand and appreciate not only raptors, but also all our unique wildlife resources. Remarkably, we have accomplished all this with a staff of just four and a cadre of wonderful volunteers working out of one small office space and a raptor barn operating year-round at capacity. We work together to partner with community members; local, state, and federal agencies, veterinarians and international bird conservation groups with a singular goal to better serve raptors and our community. As importantly, we work closely with our distinguished group of donors and volunteers who provide the financial support, talent and time that allow us to remain innovative in our programming and focused on our mission. We’re here with a solid mission and deep passion to help everyone learn a bit more about the natural world through the eyes of these remarkable raptors. Here’s to being outdoors and ‘seeing more birds.’

Injured Raptor Hotline

307.200.6019 Available every day of the year

Good birding, Roger N. Smith Founder and Board Chair

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By the Numbers:

Teton Raptor Center’s Operations & Programs

(as of 09.30.2013)

TRC Year-in-Review

People

Teton Raptor Center’s revenue for FY 2012 totaled $416,755. TRC incurred expenses of $408,651. Our ﬁscal year is the calendar year and we invite you to review our Form 990, available on our website.

Income

Expenses

Gifts-inKind 5% Grants 3% Special Events 7%

Fundraising 9% Administration 13%

Earned Income 15%

4 Staff

8 Advisory Council Members

8 Interns

10 Members on the Board of Directors

221 Graduates of Raptor Basics*

2,118 Facebook Friends

4,448 Constituents from 50 states and 8 countries

5,446 Volunteer hours*

Education

Program 78%

Donations 70%

1,257 Education Programs delivered*

70,155 Program Participants*

Program Participants

34,794 2013 Jan. — Sept.

2012

2011

'10 11.9k

2013 Jan.— Sept.

29,654

17,975 2012

2011

'10

9.3k

17,788

25,170

43,352

Conservation

Website Visitation

TRC enjoyed growth in both website visits and participation in our on-site and outreach programs. The 2013 data represent Jan.-Sept. only.

governor Mead visits TRC! On a snowy October evening, Teton Raptor Center was honored to host Wyoming governor Matt Mead and his team. After getting to know our resident raptors and watching the falcons fly, the governor took time with TRC’s board and staff to learn more about our programs and the work we do. We are grateful for governor Mead’s support and for his continued commitment to the wildlife of Wyoming. Roger Smith with Governor Matt Mead holding Owly. Photo by Zoë Nelson.

2,247 Poo-Poo Screen Caps sold

Projects affecting 12 states

Rehabilitation j

3 Resident Raptors (Owly, Ruby and Gus)

223 Raptors admitted for care*

24 Different species of raptors treated*

4,971 Patient Care Days*

3,200 Quail, 2,000 chicks, 800 mice and 50 rats were fed to the birds in 2012

27,958 Miles logged on the Raptor Mobile for rescues and programs (since May 2011)

* Since 2010

Teton Raptor Center’s

2013 Rehabilitation Review

Baby American Kestrel in TRC rehab. © Photo by Rebecca Bredehoft

11 8 7 23 28 EAgLES

FALCONS

American Kestrel Bald Eagle Barn Owl Cooper's Hawk Ferruginous Hawk Golden Eagle Great Gray Owl Great Horned Owl Long-eared Owl No. Goshawk No. Pygmy Owl

In the last year (Oct. 1, 2012 – Sept. 30, 2013), the number of raptors admitted to Teton Raptor Center’s rehabilitative clinic for care has nearly doubled. Overall, we admitted 77 raptors representing 17 different species, who collectively required 1,771 rehab days. The birds were rescued in Wyoming and Idaho and brought to Teton Raptor Center with the goal of sending them back to the wild. The cause for admittance ranged from injuries resulting from car strikes, to gunshot wounds, to nest destruction, and even an owl that was tangled in a soccer net. For the third year in a row, Great Horned Owls were the most commonly admitted species, followed by Red-tailed Hawks. We successfully released 33 of these raptors back to the wild, and two more were transferred to other facilities to serve in education programs.

Admissions by Raptor Type and Species 8 6 1 3 2

15 3

1 1

No. Saw-whet Owl Osprey Red-tailed Hawk Rough-legged Hawk

OSPREy

5 4

7 10 2

Sharp-shinned Hawk Swainson's Hawk

3 2

Rehabilitation Outcomes

HAWkS

Died 23%

Admissions by State

Transferred 3%

Released 45%

DOA 4%

Wyoming 43%

Idaho 57%

Euthanized 25%

OWLS

Total resolved: 73

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Total Admissions: 77 Unique Species: 17

internships

Interns Integral to TRC Operations Teton Raptor Center had the pleasure of hosting three interns this year and we are excited to welcome Angela Woodside, who will join us for the spring and summer of 2014. Teton Raptor Center interns are involved in all aspects of our operations. They work with volunteers to perform daily husbandry and rehabilitative duties in the raptor barn, generate content for social media, help with event planning and much more. Each intern is also encouraged to take-on a special project of their choosing. We’ve had three wonderful additions to our team this year…

Bye-Bye, Birdie! We had many releases to the wild this year and we fondly remember each of those successes. TRC Advisory Council member Len Carlman helped turn one release, an adult male Bald Eagle, into such community celebration and patriotic highlight that it still stands out in all of our memories. On a cold March afternoon, over 100 community members gathered in our snow covered parking lot eager to watch this eagle’s release. As a prelude, Len poetically enlightened the crowd as to the national significance of the Bald Eagle while his son, Reed, assisted him in donning both our nation’s flag and the Wyoming State flag. Amid cheering and applause we watched as Len released this national symbol back to the wilds of Wyoming. Thanks Len! Photos Top: Jason holds a Bald Eagle prior to its release as Len enlightens the crowd. Photo by Rebecca Woods.

Ian Dolly joined Teton Raptor Center in the fall of 2012. Ian first became interested in raptors while attending New Mexico State University, where he worked extensively with Burrowing Owls and Mexican Spotted Owls. After graduating with a B.S. in Wildlife Science from NMSU, Ian went on to work for various nonprofits such as HawkWatch International, Idaho Bird Observatory and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. With his expertise in raptor identification and ecology, Ian was a wonderful asset to the education program at Teton Raptor Center. He also put his carpentry skills to work building kestrel nest boxes for our Kestrel Cause conservation project and fun games for our annual RaptorFest event. Mike Voss joined Teton Raptor Center for the busy summer season all the way from Elma, New York. He received a B.S. in Animal Behavior Ecology & Conservation and a B.A. in Psychology at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York. Much of his interest lies in the rehabilitation of North American wildlife, especially birds of prey. At Teton Raptor Center, Mike cared for our highest caseload of raptors to date, delivering medication, physical therapy and daily husbandry. Zoë Nelson originally joined Teton Raptor Center as a volunteer in 2012 and we are thrilled to welcome her into a new role as our fall/winter intern! She jumped right into the end of our busy summer season caring for a full barn of raptors and training new volunteers. Prior to embarking on our internship, Zoë tracked wolves for Grand Teton National Park and volunteered with wildlife biologists to survey raptors in the wild. With her thorough understanding of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, she is a wonderful addition to the educational team.

Bottom: The grand send-off! © Photo by Becky Hawkins.

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Photos Above: Portion of a spectacular wooden owl puzzle designed by artist Kevin Coughlan. Event participants may purchase magnetized feathers to construct the owl—a fun fundraising tool that will benefit the birds for many years. Top middle: An Osprey uses its talons to secure its fish dinner. © Photo by Editha.

Director's Avian Artist-of-the-Year

Coughlan a "Cut" Above! As you can tell by looking through this issue of Flight Log, Teton Raptor Center is the fortunate beneficiary of many wonderful images. We are grateful to the photographers, painters and sculptors who so generously share their avian-inspired art with us. This year, on the day of our annual RaptorFest, we were presented with a piece that is not only stunning, but will serve us for years to come. TRC Ambassador Kevin Coughlan unveiled this owl puzzle, carved into 233 individual pieces from seven different types of wood. This beautiful piece measures fifteen square feet. Kevin Coughlan has been supporting our work and helping the birds since becoming a TRC Ambassador in 2010. Kevin is a river guide for A.J. DeRosa’s Wooden Boat River Tours, drawing inspiration for his artwork from the natural beauty he regularly sees along the Snake River. He contributed over 90 hours of his time and talent to create this amazing owl carving. Each feather was individually carved, sanded, and stained, representing a true labor of love from Kevin. This piece is proudly on display in TRC’s office and you will have the chance to see it at upcoming TRC fundraising events where you can match Kevin’s generosity by making a donation to place a feather on the board (all the pieces are magnetized). With Kevin’s inspiration and creativity, along with your generosity, we can keep raptors soaring! Kevin was honored at our annual Ambassador Appreciation Night as our Avian Artist-of-the-Year. Read more about our amazing volunteers on page 11. Congratulations and thank you Kevin! —Amy Brennan McCarthy, Executive Director

Send us your raptor stories 6 and photos

We invite you to share your raptor-inspired art, stories and photos. If you would like to submit a Photo-of-the-Week for our website, please send it to raptors@tetonraptorcenter.org.

did you know? j A bird does not develop lead poison-

ing from being shot. Lead poisoning occurs when a raptor ingests lead fragments, including spent ammunition or fishing tackle, and the lead is then absorbed through the bird’s intestinal tract.

j One Osprey was filmed catching a half-dozen finger-sized fish in a single dive!

j Osprey have a reversible outer toe which helps them grasp slippery fish.

j Osprey often travel over 1,000 miles

southward on migration, averaging 160 miles per day!

Hundreds follow rehabilitation progress; celebrate successful release! We have had a busy year at TRC in all areas, especially raptor rehab. One case, a female Osprey admitted to TRC on June 14, 2013, stands out in my mind. This Osprey was brought to TRC by Idaho Fish and Game biologist Rob Cavallaro. Although it was not immediately apparent at the time it was found, this Osprey had been shot. I can’t answer the question of why someone would shoot an Osprey, or hawk, or an eagle. I can say that we see it far too often— five shot raptors were admitted to TRC by September 1st of this year. I can also say that our goals in rehabilitation reach far past the individual bird. In the end, our goal is to help a population, not just the individual, and this Osprey is a perfect example. There was nothing really remarkable about this Osprey as far as the actual rehab process. It went without a hitch and this Osprey was released at the end of the rehab program. From the initial x-rays, we could see that it still had three shotgun pellets lodged in its body. The Osprey initially could not fly at all, had noticeable soft tissue damage from being shot, and was in considerable pain. We treated the wounds, bound the injured wing, and followed a regiment of pain control medication. Our veterinarian, and Board member, Dr. Dan Forman’s decision not to surgically extract the pellets was made by weighing the benefit to the bird in having the pellets removed against the additional harm which may have occurred during further surgery to remove them. The Osprey was sent back to Idaho for release on July 27, 2013. However, that is not the whole story of this Osprey. The most common reasons we see raptors include vehicle collisions, window strikes, and encounters with power lines. These are in no way intentional harms,

rather just unintended consequences of human ingenuity. I see TRC’s role in these instances as simply restoring some balance to the equation. We are trying to give back some of what was taken. An Osprey being shot is far different. This was an intentional act; there was no mistake on the part of the shooter. It is already a state and federal crime to shoot an Osprey and, yet, this didn’t deter the offender. Something more is needed. So what is the moral of this Osprey’s story? Certainly not something as rote as “don’t shoot raptors.” A greater lesson could be seen in the public response to the story of this Osprey being shot, left for dead, and then ultimately returned to the wild. Although we do not show members of the public any raptors which are at TRC for rehabilitation, we have a great website and social media outlets where people can track the plights of our patients. It was amazing how many people followed the progress of this Osprey and were overjoyed when it was released. Therein lies the value of rehabilitation past the individual. I find it hard to believe that someone could shoot an Osprey after learning enough to see them as not just beneficial in an ecological sense, but also as a soulful being. They really are beautiful creatures. —Jason Jones, Program Director

Shot Osprey Soars

best of the year

Teton Raptor Center’s Story-of-the-Year

Arrows point to pellets

Photos Above: X-ray of the female Osprey that was shot and brought to TRC for care.Teton Raptor Center uses state-of-the-art tools to diagnose and treat birds entrusted to our care. Background photo: TRC Program Director Jason Jones assesses the Osprey's readiness for release by use of a creance, a long light line tied to a swivel. The resulting drag tests the bird's strength and overall flight fitness.

“I can also say that our goals in rehabilitation reach far past the individual bird. In the end, our goal is to help a population, not just the individual, and this Osprey is a perfect example.” —Jason Jones

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education

How Far Can This Bird Fly? One Gyr's Incredible Journey How far and fast can a falcon fly? Well, this year a female Gyr hybrid gave us a good look at their capabilities. Each year TRC’s Program Director, Jason Jones, trains several captive bred falcons to fly over the valley wearing video cameras on their backs. The addition of a GPS unit to the camera system not only provides us with great footage of their daily exploits, but also gives us additional data about the falcons’ travels. Wow, can these falcons fly! Below is a map showing one round trip of this particular bird, who began her trip on August 7, 2013. On her first day, she travelled more than 23 miles, from Teton Raptor Center, marked as point “A” on the map, to point “E.” At her farthest point from home, on August 8th, she was 65 miles to the north of the center. Additionally, this GPS transmitter gave an altitude and speed reading with each location point. She made it as high as 13,579 feet above sea level (that’s nearly as high as the Grand Teton) and was traveling at 68 mph at that point! Unfortunately, the GPS transmitter failed after only 27 hours of use. She returned to TRC ready to go inside on August 11th, but we don’t know how far she may have gone in Yellowstone Lk. the 48 hours during which we did not get a signal. Next year we hope to incorporate a similar GPS transmitter in the Falcon Cam End of tracked flight on project for a longer duration study. August 8 — 65 miles north of TRC. Unknown Be sure to check out our website to see where or how many miles flown before the amazing photos and videos from this returning to TRC year’s Falcon Cam project. on August 11. Photos Gyr hybrid. Photo by Jason Jones. Below: Author Craig Johnson with Owly at Longmire Days in Buffalo, Wyoming. Photo by Meghan Warren.

Jackson Lk. Grand Teton

End of tracked flight on August 7, 23 miles from TRC

Teton Raptor Center

Longmire Raises Poo-Poo-Project Awareness

Wyoming author Craig Johnson has a great love of owls and often draws on them as inspiration for his New York Times best-selling mystery series featuring one of the west’s best-loved characters, Sheriff Walt Longmire. You may also recognize Walt from the popular A&E television series, Longmire, which is based on the books. In 2013, Johnson wrote the newest short story in this series, The Messenger, which tells the story of an owl in need of rescue and highlights the importance of Teton Raptor Center’s Porto-Potty Owl Project. Johnson has kindly pledged part of the story's proceeds to support this important project and invited TRC to participate in Longmire Days, where more than 5,000 fans gathered in Buffalo, Wyoming to celebrate the books, the characters and the actors who bring them alive.

conservation

Poo-Poo Project: GTNP Leads Country in Capping Vents The Port-o-Potty Owl Project, or PooPoo Project, is an initiative to prevent cavity-nesting owls from becoming trapped in vault toilets. Owls enter the toilet's ventilation pipes looking for a place to call home, but end up permanently trapped in the waste reservoir below. There they starve, drown, or succumb to bacterial infections. When Teton Raptor Center first learned of this problem in 2010, we began looking at ways that we could help and the Poo-Poo Project was born. With funding from a 1% for the Tetons grant, TRC designed an effective and affordable screen that caps these ventilation pipes, preventing owl entrapment without impeding air flow. We also created attractive and informative flyers that help spread the word about the dangers of open pipes. Through partnerships with seven different public land agencies, we’ve distributed 2,247 screens across 12 states, and the project continues to grow widely. This year we have reached big milestones for the conservation effort. On August 6th, volunteers from Grand Teton Association spent the day with TRC staff installing screens on the remaining open pipes in Grand Teton National Park. This is the first National Park to be completely capped by the Poo-Poo Project. In total, 48 open pipes have been covered in the National Park. This August, Bridger Danby, a 13-yearold local Eagle Scout, finished installing screens on 36 ventilation pipes that remained open in Teton County. These pipes are found on toilets across Bridger-Teton National Forest, Caribou-Targhee National Forest and state parks. In the areas that have been capped, no cases of entrapped wildlife have been reported. We will continue to expand this highly effective community-based initiative to public lands throughout America in conjunction with partner organizations. Help us further this important work by becoming a partner in this project or by donating to support the effort.

Photos Left inset: This small Northern Saw-whet Owl was rescued from a vault toilet, but did not survive. © Photo by Diane Diebold. Center: TRC ViceChair Porgy McClelland installs a specially designed Poo-Poo Project vent cap. Photo by TRC staff. Below: Roxanne Bierman of Grand Teton Association assists Ryan Hittner in installing a vent cap in GTNP. Photo by Andra Adamson. Lower Right: Osprey. © Photo by Mike Baird.

Osprey DNA project takes flight!

espite being one of the most widely distributed raptors in the world, little is known about the structure of Osprey populations. This problem is compounded by a lack of genetic tools for the species, but Teton Raptor Center has taken up the challenge. We are now working to create a unique set of genetic markers for use in distinguishing individual Osprey. DNA samples, taken from molted feathers found throughout Teton County, Wyoming and Grand Teton National Park, allow us to gather data without ever touching (or harming) a single bird. The samples are then converted into genetic fingerprints, enabling us to map the relationships that exist between Osprey. In this way we can better understand how genetic lineage impacts their nest usage, mating practices, migration, and other behaviors. Our ultimate goal, however, is always the successful conservation of these impressive birds.

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rehabilitation

Coracoid fractures common TRC rehab challenge

Imagine soaring through the air, splitting the distance between two tall cottonwoods or gliding above a field of flowering sagebrush in search of your next meal. Focused on your task at hand, stationary or moving objects constructed by man are of little consequence. Until you hit one…going as fast as your wings can fly. Results can be devastating. If you survive the initial crash, broken bones are usually the norm and pectoral girdle fractures are especially common. These may include the scapula (i.e., shoulder blade), sternum (i.e., chest bone), humerus, clavicle (i.e., collarbone) or coracoid bones. The latter two bones comprise what is commonly referred to as the “wishbone” on your Thanksgiving turkey, in case you were wondering!

Photos Top: Dr. Dan Forman, DVM, provides a welcome perch for a Pygmy Owl. Photo by TRC staff. Bottom: A Bald Eagle treated for a coracoid fracture recuperates with a figureeight bandage. Photo by TRC staff.

Coracoid fractures or dislocations are some of the most common injuries we see at Teton Raptor Center. This is not surprising, given that the coracoid bone acts as the “leading edge” of the pectoral girdle. Therefore, this bone is often the first thing hit during impact with a window or moving vehicle. Coracoid fractures and dislocations are “Raptors are truly our ‘athletes in the sky.’” rarely treated surgically due to the intricate anatomy of the avian shoulder joint. Just getting to the fracture site surgically involves cutting several muscles and creates its own set of medical challenges. Extensive research at veterinary schools and wildlife clinics has shown that treating this type of injury with external coaptation (i.e., bandages and splints) has a better prognosis than attempting surgical fixation. So, we put our patients in the kind of sling you might imagine if you fell off your mountain bike and broke your collarbone…but had wings instead of arms. These “figure-eight” bandages are kept on for several weeks while our patients heal. Then, just like us they undergo extensive rehabilitation over weeks or months. Building up muscle strength and endurance takes lots of time. Coordination also needs to be redeveloped, especially when you are responsible for spotting your dinner every night from hundreds of feet in the air and being physically fit enough to swoop down and catch it on the run. Raptors are truly our “athletes in the sky.” We cannot release any bird into the wild unless his or her chance of survival is as high as possible. Raptors have to be in the best physical condition possible to able to hunt successfully for their prey and to withstand the rigors of living in our climate. This takes a group effort from all of us at the Teton Raptor Center, including staff, volunteers and our avian veterinary advisors from across the country. Oftentimes we are successful in our efforts, sometimes not. But we will keep doing our best to return these beautiful creatures to the wild whenever humanly possible. —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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Diagram of skeletal structure and musculature of a bird's wing courtesy of L. Shyamal, http:// commons.wikimedia. org/wiki/File: WingMuscles.svg.

volunteers

Ambassadors Making a Difference! This year, 73 active volunteers donated 1,906 hours to Teton Raptor Center. TRC Ambassadors support our programs year-round in a variety of ways including caring for the raptors, helping with events, assisting with stewardship, supporting administrative projects, and fundraising. At the 4th annual Ambassador Appreciation Night on September 4th, three individuals were honored for their dedication to Teton Raptor Center. TRC would not be able to function without our Ambassadors' tremendous support. Visit our website to find out how YOU can get involved.

Ambassador-of-the-year: Julianne Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donoghue Throughout the year, Julianne has continually demonstrated her dedication and love for Teton Raptor Center by caring for the birds, supporting special events and as a key player on our RaptorFest committee. She not only helped secure funding for RaptorFest and gifts in-kind for the raffle, she also helped organize the drum circle and recruited our fall 2013 featured artist. Photo by TRC staff.

golden Owl Award: Ernie Rodriguez

Avian Artist Award: kevin Coughlan

The Golden Owl Award goes to TRC Ambassadors who contribute to Teton Raptor Center behind the scenes. For years, Ernie has been our go-to person for special events. He is at nearly every off-site program helping us set-up, taking photos and representing Teton Raptor Center with a friendly smile. Photo by Mike Voss.

Kevin Coughlan has volunteered at Teton Raptor Center for four years and is a very talented craftsman. Kevin spent 90 hours creating a stunning owl puzzle (see page 6) that now resides in the office to be used at fundraising events. He also created perches for the ICU and raptor chambers. Photo by Mike Voss.

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youth volunteers

Volunteering Inspires Tomorrow's Conservation Leaders Volunteers of all ages are welcome at Teton Raptor Center. Although our ambassadors must be 18 years or older to handle birds, younger volunteers still find many amazing and important ways to contribute. Bridger Danby, left, is a 13-year-old aspiring Jackson Hole Eagle Scout who worked with our PooPoo Project this summer. Bridger supported the project by completing the capping of all open vault toilet ventilation pipes in Teton County, Wyoming. With a team that he assembled and led, 36 open pipes were capped, saving the lives of countless cavity-nesters. Bridger also helped Teton Raptor Center’s education programs to grow by building benches for visitors to use during outdoor raptor demonstrations. Thanks, Bridger, for showing the honor and ingenuity of a true Eagle Scout! Sophie Lauver, twelve years old and pictured below, has aspirations of becoming an ornithologist. While visiting Jackson with her family, Sophie donated her time and talent to Teton Raptor Center. Not only did she learn more about the world of raptors, but she put that knowledge to great use. Selling handcrafted bracelets and hats, she raised money to support our programs and helped give injured raptors a second chance. A huge thank you to Sophie for giving a hoot! Wilton Springer, left, a 16-year-old local high school student, has shown an interest in falconry from an early age. Now an apprentice of Teton Raptor Center co-founder Roger Smith, Wilton undertook months of study and practice to earn his own falconry license. He now trains a Red-tailed Hawk; both he and his bird can be seen helping out at Raptor Center events. Thanks to Wilton for sharing his enthusiasm with all of us!

“It has been incredibly helpful to have the expertise of the Teton Raptor Center staff just up the road. If ever I have a question or need help with anything, everybody at Teton Raptor Center is always happy to help.” – Wilton Springer

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featured artists

Supporting Local Artists...Who Support the Birds! This year, Teton Raptor Center welcomed our first Featured Artists. These generous, inspired, and talented artists lend their work for display at the center, with half of all sales benefitting our birds. Please call us for information on acquiring one of these beautiful pieces, or let us know if you’re interested in becoming a future Featured Artist at TRC. Teri gilfilen (Fall/Winter 2013): Teri’s luminous portraits of the natural world go beyond light and lines to show us a rare glimpse of the inner life of our planet. With each brush stroke she enlightens and illuminates. Her unique portraits of our resident raptors truly capture the spirit of these beloved birds. Henry Holdsworth (Summer 2013): For Henry, wildlife photography embodies much more than taking pictures of animals. It's about gaining insight through interaction with other living creatures. It's about the challenge of capturing behavior, color, composition and light in that one perfect moment that brings life to the subject. The sheer beauty of the images is important, but the true heart of Henry's photography is focused on bringing about a greater appreciation of nature and its preservation. Lee Riddell (Spring 2013): Storms. Sweet light. Shapes. If you ask local painter Lee Riddell what inspires her, she’ll start with these four simple words, but her work evokes so much more. Her Boreal Owl Series, a vibrant trio of oil on canvas portraits, is based on an owl that was injured and successfully rehabilitated by TRC founder, Roger Smith. Photos Top right: "Nightide Elan Vital." Painting by Teri Gilfilen Middle right: Boreal Owl. Painting by Lee Riddell Bottom: "Here's Looking at You, Kid." Photo by Henry Holdsworth. All images copyrighted by the artists.

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support

Exciting New Opportunities to Support our Birds!

EAgLES

OWLS

HAWkS

OSPREy

FALCONS

ADOPTION LEVEL BENEFITS

Adopt-a-Raptor

adopt

Annual printed newsletter Adopted bird photo & info sheet Teton Raptor Center decal Raptor Review electronic newsletter 10% off any tour or merchandise 25% off any tour or merchandise

Choose one of five raptor families to support: Eagles, Owls, Hawks, Falcons or Osprey. Next, choose your level of support and enjoy all the goodies that come with your adoption.

50% off any tour or merchandise Free tour for two people Classroom adoption $95: Each classroom will recieve a bird photo and info sheet of their adopted bird and one TRC decal per student.

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The Talon Society

A donation of $2,000 or more grants you membership into the Talon Society. Members receive an exclusive annual gift and an invitation to a private event with special presentations of our birds. “I find that these beautiful creatures are symbolic of everyday life: sometimes soaring, sometimes ailing, sometimes broken… but each beautiful in its own mysterious way. Saving and protecting our raptors for our children, and for generations to come, instills faith in our future; and we can reap immeasurable reward seeing a newly-released bird take flight!” —Clark MacKenzie, Founding Member of TRC's Talon Society "Lady " © Painting by Kathryn Turner.

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

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

runs our Injured Raptor Hotline for one month, creating 24-hour access to raptor rescue

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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

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Friends of TRC

Gifts of any level are always welcome at TRC. Your generosity assures that our education, conservation and rehabilitation programs keep soaring. Listed in the green bar below are examples of where your dollars go when you support Teton Raptor Center. In addition to cash contributions, Teton Raptor Center greatly appreciates donations of items on our wish list—from Post-it Notes® to vehicles. For a complete list of items on our list, visit www.tetonraptorcenter.org/wish-list. Current needs include: # Video Camera # Gift cards to Staples # Airline approved animal kennels

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# Isoﬂurane machine # Towels # Autoclave

Teton Raptor Center Store

There’s still time to order raptor-inspired gifts for the holidays or any occasion throughout the year. Some of our most popular items are listed below. Stop by or visit our on-line store for additional product photos, books and gifts. 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 the West Captured in Photographs ................................................... $30 by Kate Davis. Raptors of the West is a glorious photographic ode to the 44 birds of prey that roam the skies of the American West. 224 pages.Softcover.

Owly design Vita tote bag from Chico Bags ........................................................ $15 Go green with a 99% recycled tote bag featuring Owly. 19" w x 15.5" high, excluding handles.

Barn Owl puppet.......................................................................................................... $30 Show a loved one that you give a hoot with a 13” plush Barn 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!

Note: The back design of the Owly t-shirt is the same as the design on the front of the Owly design Vita tote bag shown above.

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provides 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 running our RaptorMobile van for one month

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

provides essential volunteer training opportunities for one year

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

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 generously contributed time, talent and financial resources to support our work to help birds of prey through education, conservation and rehabilitation. The birds, staff and Board of Directors are grateful beyond measure for the goodwill and generosity extended to the Center this year.â&#x20AC; Lydia Abernathy Allen O'Bannon & Molly Absolon Armond Acri Stephen & Sara Adamson Bob & Fraida Aland Joe Albright & Marcia Kunstel Arianna Alibabaie Don & Ann Alsted George & Patricia Amlin Mr. & Mrs. Anderson Christian Andreach Anonymous Joan Anzelmo Fred & Helen Arbuckle Barbara Arnett Mark Aronowitz Suby & Sallie Ausley Doug & Nancy Ayers Pam Baker Jane Baldwin Matthew & Holly Balogh David Barnett & Geneva Chong Reba Bass* Sean Beckett

Joe & Gainor Bennett Petie Bennett Liz Benson Kay Beres Kent & Pegi Bernard Black-Periman Foundation Bobbi Blase Rich Bloom & Becky Woods Bloom Dan Bloomberg & Irene Beardsley The Boathouse Foundation Nolan Bond Brooke Boonenberg Virgil & Laurie Boss Patti Boyd Velvet Bradley Jessica Brau Rebecca Bredehoft Judee Brennan Sean Brennan Mike & Stephanie Brennan John Brice Clayton & Marjean Brillhart James Brinkerhoff Barbara Brinton Haas The Brookover Gallery/ David, Yuko & Mocha

Clark & Susan Brooks The Brooks Foundation/ Linda & Tony Brooks David Brown Donna Brown, J. Mark Brown & Vicki Davies Joan Bruck Bomber & Amy Bryan Bari Bucholz Susan Bullock Frank & Bonnie Burgess Edward & Janice Bushnell Dennis & Marian Butcher Rob & Stacey Caesar Rose Caiazzo Spencer & Patty Cake Royce & Patricia Caldwell Franz Camenzind Stephen Campagnaro Michael Campbell Leon & Abby Campbell John & Phyllis Cardis Len Carlman & Anne Ladd Anne Carman Lycia Carmody Burton Carnegie Walter & Holly Carr Vance & Ann Carruth Maryann Castellano Center of Wonder Ned Chanatry Sandy Chapman/ Teton Pass Ranch Chapman Family Foundation/Jinx Chapman Henry Cheatham The Cheramy Foundation April Chew

Yvon & Malinda Chouinard Frances Clark Clearview Strategies/Annie Jack Brot & Didi Coburn Marc Cohen & Lyn MacEwen Cohen Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Valerie Conger Cony Corporation Nathaniel & John Cooney Eugenie Copp Kathy Cottam Kevin Coughlan Crane Creek Graphics/ Wendy Morgan Helen Crawford CroakiesÂŽ/John Scott Jessica Cromp V. Sharoll Cutrell Bobbie Dailey Barbara Dainotti Bridger Danby Mitch Dann Lulu's Fund of the Timothy T. Day Foundation Eric & Anne Delahaye Carl Detwyler & Catherine Smith Herman & Sandra Detwyler Leonard & Judith Deutsch Buz Dimond & Charlotte Oliver Ian Dolly Marc Domsky & Lisa Finkelstein Jody Donnelly David & Nancy Donovan Sarah Drake John & Susan Drew Kurt Dubbe Jamie Dunn

Trey Dykeman Steve Egan, Jr. Linda Ehart The Ehrenkranz Family Foundation Gary & Syd Elliott Denny Emory in memory of Liza the dog Cece English Teri Erickson Chris Erickson & Lori Clark-Erickson Sue Ernisse Rhea Esposito Danielle Fagre Brant Fallin Fazzio Family Foundation Jeffrey & Janel Feierabend Mark & Marcie Feldman Dick & Jean Ferguson Rona Ferguson & Danny Collins Edward Field Ken Finkel & Jennifer McCarty Maggie Finkelstein Roy & Naomi Flack Francine Fleming James & Astrid Flood Jayann Fordon Dan & M.J. Forman/ Spring Creek Animal Hospital John Fox Tim & Carrie Fox Suzan Frangos Calvin & Sarah Frese Are & Lisa Friesecke John & Annie Furrer John Furstenwerth Gail Fustos Robert Gallagher

Our Facebook fans submitted many Photos-of-the-Week; some are featured above. We also share photos of our rehab birds on-line, like Rebecca Bredehoft's image of a Swainson's Hawk, left. Top photos, L to R: A parliament of owls, photo by TRC staff; Hybrid Falcon, photo by Mike Voss; Saker Falcon, photo by Rebecca Bredehoft; Short-eared Owl, photo by David Bowers; Harris Hawk, photo by Kathryn Okinaga-Gipe; Goshawk, photo by Bob Smith; Great Gray Owl, photo by Kevin Warren. All images copyrighted.

Maggie Gibson Margaret Gilday Stevie Gildehaus Teri Gilfilen Lisa Gillette Will Gilliam Jackie Gilmore Jay Glass Taylor Glenn David & Joan Goldfarb John & Edna Good Leslie Goodyear Graham Faupel & Associates/ Bob Graham, Karen Terra, Matt & Julie Faupel John & Linda Graham Grand Teton Association Staff Samantha Grant Jeske Grave Irene Greenberg Haylen Gregory Alan & Patti Griswold Chelse Grohman Steve Grossman & Jill Baldauf Courtney Gunderson Emerald Gustowt Eitan Haber Ralph & Louise Haberfeld* Maggie Hagen Roald, Audrey, Annabel, Tomi & Grant Hagen Adam Hahn Dick Hall Marti Halverson Mike & Francesca Hammer Ben Hammond & Lisa Johnson Michael & Deb Hannigan David, Leslye, Cameron & Lachlan Hardie John & Carol Harkness Kathy Harrington in memory of Jackie Hiller George & Suzanne Harris Lauren Harris Ronald Harris Shepard & Melissa Harris Alissa Hartman Ann Harvey & Mike Campbell William D. Helprin Jr. Mark Henderson Ryan Hennessy & Jennifer Jellen Carlton Henson Fund of the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole

Donald Meyer Tara Meyer Marc & Marian Milgram Scott & Elinor Miller Diane Miller Judy Miller-Rogers Stephen & Ann Millham James Minor Terry Moon Joseph Moore Patricia Moran Eric Morgan Richard P. and Claire Morse Foundation Mountain Khakis/MK Fund The Mountaineer/ Vinny McClelland David & Christine Murdoch Alexander & Joohee Muromcew Robert & Sandra Murphy "Thank you all so much for giving Sophie the Shannon Murray opporutnity to spend a morning with you. Ravindra Murthy Seeing a group of adults as committed as you Adrienne Nagy Shelia Nash are has solidifed for Sophie her plan to work National Military Family with birds throughout her life." Association —Marina Nielsen Andrew & Dana Nehbras Nelson Family Foundation Trust/ Clarke Nelson Tom & Jennifer Kolhardt Eric Huber The Mattone Family Foundation Kent & Ann Nelson Della Kopper Kit Hughes Leslie Mattson Nat Nelson Steve Krool Chris & Paula Hughes Alex May Zoë Nelson Jack & Kathleen Krouskup Bobby Hughes Tim Mayo & Rose Bucciarelli Nestle Purina Pet Care Jillian Kubala Hughes Fund Forrest & Amy McCarthy Sharon Nevling John LaBrec & Lynn Wagner Ruth Hunter Sandra McCarthy Rod & Anne Newcomb Ted & Beedee Ladd Verne Huser Porgy McClelland Lyman & Betty Newton Kerry Lamb Ikonik Pix/Ian Kimbrey Nate McClennen & Nickel Designs/Nancy Resor Todd & Jennifer Lamppa John & Susan Jackson Rachel Wigglesworth Marina Nielsen & Sophie Lauver MRB Foundation Jackson Hole Farmers Market Michael & June McCollister Gloriana Noreika Jackson Hole Adventure Rentals Julia A. Langenberg George McCullough Julianne O'Donoghue Lee Lauderbach & Angela West Bernard McHugh & James Family Foundation Patty O'Neil Allen & Kathleen Lauer Tom Jazbutis Frances Clark Mr. & Mrs. George O'Neill Dr. Christine Laughery, DVM Craig Johnson Nancy McLaughlin Cassandra Olmstead B. A. Lauterbach Jason, Pons & Emma Jones Bryan McQueeney & Ed & Laura Opler David & Marilynn Layden Virginia Jones Gloria Hamblin Gilman and Marge Ordway Fund LBI Co./Teresa Moriarty Diana Joy David Mecartney & Janice Ouellette Jon Legallet JP Morgan Chase & Kelly Cornell Mecartney Company Corporate Matching Judy Legg William & Elizabeth Meehan, III Jere & Carol Overdyke W.J. and Katharine Overlock, Jr. Brian Lenz Gift Program D. Stuart Meikeljohn Kristin Painter Mary Levins Gillian Kabat in honor of 2009 Dr. Morris & Irene Mellion Pat Pappas Kehr Levy Fund Swainson's Hawk rescue Mack & Katie Mendenhall George & Jenny Parchman Don & Dorothy Lewis Kansas City Backflow Mike & Linda Merigliano Biba and Jon Parker Foundation Bette Linderman Michael & Ann Karpf Carol Mersereau Jenny Pascal Gene & Ellen Linn Carol Kasworm Ahmet & Suzanne Mesinoglu James Hertogh Chuck & Barbara Herz Jim & Betsy Hesser Mr. & Mrs. David Hill Tom & Jane Hill A. James & Virginia Hirschfeld Norman Hirschfield Foundation/ Berte & Alan Hirschfield Richard & Karen Hobbins Adam Hodge Nancy Hoffman Henry Holdsworth & Avery Holdsworth David & Missy Hoster Jack & Carrie Howe Tom & Linda Howell A.C. and Penney Hubbard Foundation

Mike & Kristin Kelly Alfred D. Kemp, Jr. & Beverly Kemp Amy Kenworthy Gisela Kenyon Charlotte Kidd The Donald M. & Helen H. Kidder Family Foundation/ Margaret Kidder Brown Fred & Susan Kingwill Carrie & Scott Kirkpatrick Donor Advised Fund Marina Kissam Bill Klyn Christopher & Pippa Knowlton Kraig Kobert Stephen Koch & Kathryn Nyrop James & Jane Kohnke

Jack & Jodi Livingood Ruth Keating Lockwood in honor of Marlies & Ed Artzt Mary Lohuis Joan Lucas John & Patty Lummis* Clark & Andy MacKenzie* David MacKenzie Nancy Carter Doug & Catherine MacMahon Bonnie Maddex Bill & Diane Maki Edward Mann Leslie Mapes Hunter Marrow & Tracy Blue Linda Mars Darin & Genny Martens Lenny & Laura Martin

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Richard Smith Roger, Creel, Elsa Smith & Roads Scholars Debra Patla Margaret Creel John Roberts Susan Patla Spirit/Samantha Strawbridge Grace Robertson Kevin, Mary & Hailey Patno Eddy Steve & Lisa Robertson Tom Patricelli Austin & Suzanne Spitzer Ashley Robin Cathy Patrick Snake River Builders, Inc./ G. Paul & V. Margaret Robinson Jon Patterson & Beth Thebaud John and Pauline McIntosh PC Fund for Animals Charitable Ana's Grand Excursions/ Jim, Kim & Wilton Springer Ana Rode Trust Jane Squires Eileen Rodgers Pearl Street Bagels Kathi Squires Ernie Rodriguez Pearson Rappaport Foundation Fred & Jeanie Staehr Judy Rogers Lisa Peltier Mary Carol Staiger Wendy Rominger Tonya Pepper Mr. & Mrs. Stansbury Rebecca Rooney Arturo Peralta-Ramos STARR Fund Mr. & Mrs. Edward W. Rose, III Bobby & Mimi Stein Cynda Peralta-Ramos Monroe & Andrea Rosenthal Daryl Periman Louanne Stephens Jennifer Rowe Captain & Mrs. Henry Perkins Trevor Stevenson Sally Rowe Hank & Karen Perry Jim Stewart Anya Tyson Debbie Perryman Martha Stewart Lindsey Rush Hank Phibbs & Leslie Petersen Thomas Stierman Paul & Ann Ruttle Sarah Phocas Peter Stoops & Kate Wilkinson Andrew Sabin Family Martin & Jean Pillers Karen Strohmaier in honor of Foundation Charles & Janet Plosser Encinal Elementary 2012 Andrew Salter & Mrs. James Polis* Class of Room 21 Michele Gammer Reynolds & Bettie Pomeroy Steve & Anna Sullivan John & Kathleen Sander Suzanne Pontius Deborah Supowit Charlie Sands Steve, Carol & Emily Poole Valerie Swedenborg Joe & Ellen Sanford Marsha Potterson Jared Swenson David Saurman Holly Pratt Nancy Taylor Dr. & Mrs. George Schaller Clay Preheim Whitney Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Scheid Lisa Lord Price Robbin & Rita Tedder Brian & Maggie Schilling Stevie & Wyatt Priceless Susan Temple Carl & Judie Schmidlapp Foundation Michael & Jennifer Tennican Carole-Malia Schneider Leeann Prichard Allan & Frances Tessler Luther Propst & Elizabeth Storer Rebecca Schwartz Donor Advised Fund Eleanor Scully Brandie Putnam Raymond & Terri Thomas Mitzi Sealander David & Patsy Raaum Ken & Bobbi Thomasma Landon Shanafelt David & Ellen Raisbeck Thursday Roundtable Fund Sonja Sharkey Bert Raynes of the CFJH Leslie Sharp Cynthia Reda Tom & Cathy Tinsley Nancy Shea Fred & Margie Reimers TomKat Charitable Trust Florence Shepard Frederick Reimers Stan & Barbara Trachtenberg David Shlim & Jane Gallie Rebecca Reimers Tremblay Family Foundation/ Jake & Donna Shreck Kathy Remus Gene & Susan Tremblay Barry & Priscilla Sibson Bill Resor & Story Clark Kent Tsubakihara Robert Silverman Stine Richvoldsen Daniel & Kim Turner Benj Sinclair Riddell & Riddell, Inc./ Daryl & Gail Turner Frank & Mimi Slaughter Ed & Lee Riddell Unfried Foudation/ Lawrence & Sandra Small Travis & Annie Riddell Amy & Steve Unfried Garnett A. Smith Family Robert Righter & Sherry Smith Randy & Amy Urick Foundation Amy Ringholz Mike & Carolyn Vale Gray Smith Mr. & Mrs. Lavar H. Riniker Jeff Van Ee & Nancy Eaton Randy & Dorie Smith Riverwoods Pet Hospital Mark Van Holsbeck

Ali Voltmer Mike Voss Andrew & Polly Wakema Noah Waldron Carole Walker Michael & Tana Wall Mark & Lisa Wan Jeff Ward Mike & Charlya Ward William & Deborah Ward Betty Ware Meghan Warren John Wasson & Jocelyn Slack James & Hermione Watkinson Andy & Cammie Watson Carol Wauters Rob & Joni Weed Michael Wehrle Linda Weil Ben Weisbeck Mary K. Weiss Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation West Geauga High School Jeff & Nancy Wheeler James Whisenand David Whitacre Tony & Katherine White Whit & Beth Whitworth Laurel Wicks Connie Wieneke John & Nancy Wilbrecht C. Alethea Williams Chris Williams Kirby & Stephanie Williams D. Thatcher Wilson Kurt & Chris Wimberg David Wipper & Debbie Reis Connie Wise Steve & June Wolfson Kelly Wolterman Loring Woodman & Melody Lin David & Susan Work Christopher Wright Jay Wright John Wright & Dana Olson Kelvin Wu Sasha, Joe, Leo, Cate & Mike Zolik

* Gift via Old Bill's Fun Run Pass Through Fund of the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole

†Donors and volunteers who contributed time, talent, financial resources, and in-kind services and gifts between October 1, 2012 and September 30, 2013 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: Flammulated owlet, Nicole Luskey; Aplomado falcon, Steve Franklin; Bald Eagle, Shay Blechynden; Cooper's Hawk, Kas Deadwyler; Goshawk chicks, Jason Jones. All photos are copyrighted by the photographer.

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Supporters!

Our Terrific LEAD SPONSORS

Graham-Faupel & Associates • Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board (4JH) Lynn & Foster Friess • Sands Whitewater & Scenic River Trips

EVENT SPONSORS

Angus Goetz, D.O. • Annie Band Jewelry Barker-Ewing Grand Teton National Park Float Trips • Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Grand Teton Adventure Company • J. Singleton Financial/Raymond James Financial Services Florence McCall Photography • Jackson Hole Mountain Resort • The Liquor Store & Wine Loft Mark Sullivan, Attorney at Law • Reel Deal Anglers • Spring Creek Animal Hospital • Teri Gilfilen Wild by Nature Gallery/Henry H. Holdsworth • Zach Freidhof Music

EVENT PATRONS

3 Creek Ranch Golf Club • AJ DeRosa’s Wooden Boat River Tours • Amangani • Bert Raynes • Café Genevieve • Carole Malia Schneider • Chippy’s Kitchen & Catering Craig Wallace Custom Glass Etching • Crane Creek Graphics • David Bowers Photography Dubbe Moulder Architects • Fine Dining Group • Fish Creek Veterinary Grand Teton Association • Great Northern Coffee Company • Greta Gretzinger Grizzly Country Wildlife Adventures • The Handle Bar/Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole The Harmonic Spa • Hungry Jack’s General Store • Inner Tides Bodywork • Irene F. Greenberg Jackson Hole Flower Company • Jackson Hole Paragliding • Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival JenTen Productions • Kevin Coughlan • Lee Carlman Riddell • Lisa Finkelstein • MADE Margaret Creel • Master’s Studio • Mountain Khakis • Pearl Street Bagels • Roger Smith • Rogue Rosalie • Serenity Salon • Spirit • Stagecoach Bar • Stagecoach Grill • Teton Troutfitters Wandering Eagle Native Creations • Westbank Garden Center • White Willow Publishing Wild Hands • Wildlife Expeditions of Teton Science Schools • Wilson Backcountry Sports Wilson Hardware • Wyoming Balloon Company

EVENT PARTNERS

Capsicum Pro Audio and Visual • Dornan’s in Moose • Friends of Pathways • High Country Linen Jackson Hole Curbside Recycling • McDonald’s of Jackson Hole • Persephone Bakery Pica’s Mexican Taqueria • Pinky G’s Pizzeria • Snake River Brewing • START Bus Teton Rental Center

A round of applause to

Alan Willes • Brian Lenz • Dan White • Daryl Periman • Hank Phibbs • Laurie Boss Senator Leland Christensen • Teri Gilfilen • Zach Freidhof

Special Thanks to the RaptorFest 2013 Committee:

Carol Wauters • Haylen Gregory • Jackie Gilmore • Marina Kissam Mary Lohuis • Julianne O’Donoghue • Wendy Rominger

And a huge thanks to our flock of amazing volunteers!

On a sunny day in June, more than 1,000 people gathered at Teton Raptor Center for an incredible afternoon celebrating birds of prey. Our annual RaptorFest event included live raptor demonstrations, food, fun, music, and a chance to learn all about these amazing creatures. More than 60 local businesses contributed and 76 volunteers worked diligently to keep things running smoothly. Friends of Pathways provided a free bike valet service and START Bus ferried visitors from a nearby parking area, helping to keep our neighborhood green. Whether watching high-flying falcons, or communing with a wise old owl, we hope everyone went away with new appreciation for wild birds of prey.

Save raptorfest the date!

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06.15.14 Photos Above: A Eurasian Eagle Owl captivates children at Raptorfest. Photo by Terry Moon. Left: Volunteers welcome visitors to Raptorfest 2013. © Photo by Rebecca Bredehoft.

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

ADOPT - JOIN - gIVE by December 31st and you will

double the impact of your contribution to help birds of prey through our 2nd Annual

Flight Challenge A generous donor has issued a challenge match to invigorate participation in our two NEW giving programs: ADOPT-A-RAPTOR and TALON SOCIETY All Adopt-A-Raptor gifts and Talon Society Memberships will be matched 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 making a gift on-line at: www.tetonraptorcenter.org/donate great gray Owl. © Photo by Bonnie Munroe Burgess 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.