Flight Log - Volume 6, Winter 2014/2015 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 2014/2015 Volume 6

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.

“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

"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.

Board of Directors Amy Brennan McCarthy and Roger Smith. © Photo by Jeffrey Kaphan

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

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 Amy Brennan McCarthy, Exec. Director Jason Jones, Program Director Jennifer Jellen, Dev. Associate Meghan Warren, Program Associate Haylen Gregory, Seasonal Prog. Asst.

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

“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 injured, 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 operational 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.

Connect With Us

Injured Raptor Hotline

307.200.6019

Available every day of the year!

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 Executive Director

Roger N. Smith Founder and Board Chair

By the Numbers:

Teton Raptor Center’s Operations & Programs

(as of 09.30.2014)

TRC Year-in-Review

People

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.

Income by Source

Program Revenue 32%

Expenses by Class

Sales, events and other income 2%

Administration 13%

Fundraising 7%

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Contributions 66%

4 Full-time and 1 seasonal staff 8 Advisory Council members 9 Members on the Board of Directors 7,720 Volunteer hours contributed* 250 Graduates of Raptor Basics* 2,762 Facebook friends 1,388 Instagram followers Constituents from 50 States and 12 Countries

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Program 80%

1,660 Education Programs delivered* 84,896 Program Participants* 58 Videos on YouTube and Vimeo

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Website Visitation

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.

3,815 Poo-Poo Screen Caps distributed Projects affecting 14 states and 3 countries Study areas including 2.5 million acres of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

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3 Resident Raptors

21 Mews (chambers built to house raptors)

311 Raptors Admitted for Care*

26 unique species of raptors treated*

6,608 Patient Care Days*

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

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

* Since 2010

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.

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.

2014 Patient Care Days: 1,637

11 14 3 32 28 EAGLES

FALCONS

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

Admissions by Raptor Type and Species 13 9 2 1 2 2 18 2 1 1 1 1 3 1 4 9 2 8 8 Final Resolutions*

Died 8

Admissions by State

Transferred 2

Released 22

Wyoming 35

Idaho 53

Euthanized 15

OWLS

* For birds surviving more than 48 hours

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Total Admissions: 88 Unique Species: 19

peer review

ANCA Praises TRC Strength, Goals

Rehab Spotlight

In a Tight Spot

Raptor fledglings, like youngsters of any species, have a knack for getting 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 clinic, 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.

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.

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 operations, 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 analyses, 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; provided professional advice and perspectives to support TRC’s long-range and strategic planning. These three experienced, 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 environmental 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 individuals 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 foster sustainability. The team shared their thoughts and recommendations through an analysis that examined TRC’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. They offered thoughtful feedback, important questions, and a framework for building capacity. Ultimately, they concluded that TRC is an organization with significant strengths: a good reputation, welldefined niche, strong financial position, competent 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 opportunity and want to share our gratitude with Dave, Louise, Paul and the ANCA team for contributing to our future in such meaningful ways. 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.

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story of the year

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 journalist, he became a national focal point to raise awareness of the dangers lead poses to wildlife.

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 actually began with the eagle feeding on a carcass leftover from one of the last hunting seasons. It is a fact that many eagles are unintentionally 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 congregate around leftovers in fields after big game hunts here in Wyoming and across the United 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

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 Kenneth Weiss visited TRC and spent several days documenting this eagle’s journey. Based on his research and investigation, Mr. Weiss authored an impressive and comprehensive 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 National 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

did you know?

PHOTOS Top: 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 recovered eagle for release. © Photo by Jeffery Kaphan.

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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.

Bald Eagles can live over 35 years in captivity.

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

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

education

his 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, packing the historic Old Wilson Schoolhouse Community Center in Wilson, Wyoming to listen as raptor experts gave detailed overviews 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 founder, 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 spotting 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

landscape. Hands-on activities included an overview of optics, an introduction to popular 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, introduced the crowd to the marvels of migration 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 PHOTOS Talon Nights participants enjoyed learning about raptors through hands-on activities with specimens. Left: © Photo by Ernie Rodriguez. Right: © Photo by Sue Ernisse.

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education

TRC Local, Regional and National Outreach Efforts TRC Helps a New Generation of Conservationists to Soar

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.

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 6th annual Student Climate and Conservation Congress (Sc3) at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia last June. The mission of the Student Climate & Conservation Congress is to empower outstanding student environmental leaders 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 understanding 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 hoping that she had inspired the students even half as much as they had inspired her.

"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

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. 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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conservation

Caps keep small birds, like this Northern Saw-whet Owl, from entering vents and becoming trapped. © Photo by John Sidle.

Poo-Poo Project Garners International Recognition The Port-o-Potty Owl Project is Teton Raptor 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 managers and local manufacturers, we created a novel cap that is effective, durable and inexpensive. What began 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 Ketchum, 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 installed 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. 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.

Poo-Poo Project wins prestigious Wings Across the Americas Award Each year, the US Forest Service recognizes successful conservation work with its prestigious 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. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway.

rehabilitation

Lead Deadly for Scavengers, Including Bald Eagles

Every year Teton Raptor Center receives reports of birds too ill to fly. Unfortunately many of these, especially eagles, have been grounded by exposure to heavy metals with potentially fatal 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 fragments, 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 remaining 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.

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 useful for detecting fragments that have been ingested. 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 medications 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 raptors. Feel free to send me your questions or comments at DrDan@ springcreekanimalhospital.com. 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.

PHOTOS Top: Dr. Dan Forman, DVM. Inset: A Bald Eagle sickened by lead poisoning undergoes treatment in an oxygen chamber at TRC's clinic. The chamber was generously donated by Don and Dorothy Lewis. © Photo by Sue Ernisse. Bottom: A Bald Eagle robustly squawks during rehabilitation. © Photo by Rebecca Bredehoft.

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TRC Ambassadors Prove They Give a Hoot!

volunteers

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 Project. 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. “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

Keeping TRC Clean & Green Superhero 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 Encounters 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.

Sue Ernisse, who was named TRC’s 2014 Ambassador-of-the-Year, shows a dedication 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 reliability 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 others are alive and well.

••• Docents Keep Educational Programs Soaring TRC 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 dedication to TRC and your feathered friends!

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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youth volunteers

Volunteering Inspires Tomorrow's Conservation Leaders Adam 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 educational 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 created 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 entrepreneurs. 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! 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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featured artists

Troxler's Work Benefits the Birds! Shannon Troxler was raised on the Chesapeake Bay and began sketching at an early age with encouragement from her grandmother, 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 written 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 mission. 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.

PHOTOS Top and left: Special edition prints of Gus and Owly, by David Brookover. All proceeds benefit the birds.

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

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

EAGLES

OWLS

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HAWKS

OSPREY

FALCONS

ADOPTION LEVEL BENEFITS Annual printed newsletter Adopted bird photo & info sheet Teton Raptor Center decal Raptor Review electronic newsletter

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.

10% off any tour or merchandise 25% off any tour or merchandise 50% off any tour or merchandise Free tour for two people Classroom adoption $95: Each classroom will receive a bird photo and info sheet of their adopted bird and one TRC decal per student.

EAGLE: This adult Bald Eagle suffered from lead poisoning after ingesting tainted meat, requiring weeks of therapy to remove the deadly toxin.

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OWL: Despite her adorable looks, this tiny Shorteared Owl is actually a ferocious predator who suffered several human-caused injuries.

The Talon Society

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

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.

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 hazardous for fast-flying birds like this adult Osprey. Her wing was badly broken after hitting a wire fence.

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.

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

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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Teton Raptor Center Store

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.

Y NEW

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!

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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; Armond Acri Ted & Yvonne Adams Stephen & Sara Adamson Robert & Fraida Aland Joe Albright & Marcia Kunstel Arianna Alibabaie Alliance for Historic Wyoming Gerry Amadon & Patty Reilly Jim & Emily Ambler, Jr. George & Patricia Amlin Ankeny Architecture and Design Anonymous Robert J. Anslow, Jr. & Marina Marrelli Joan Anzelmo Fred & Helen Arbuckle Ashley Armstrong Barbara Arnett Mark & Ryland Aronowitz Daniel Aronson Vicki L. Arundale Duby & Sally Ausley Debra Austerman

Jackie Austin Doug & Nancy Ayers George Bailey & Susan Pieper-Bailey Deidre Bainbridge Jane Baldwin Annie Band David Barnett & Geneva Chong Steve & Kristi Barnett Pilar Bass Reba Bass Joe & Gainor Bennett Petie Bennett Adrienne Benson Cornelia Bergmann Kent & Pegi Bernard Black-Periman Foundation Rich Bloom & Becky Woods Bloom Dan Bloomberg & Irene Beardsley The Boathouse Foundation Virgil & Laurie Boss

Kristine Bossard Patti Boyd Rebecca Bredehoft Philip N. Bredesen & Andrea Conte Sean Brennan Stephanie Brennan John Brice James & Irene Brinkerhoff Christa Broderick David, Yuko & Mocha Brookover The Brooks Foundation/ Tony & Linda Brooks Clark & Susan Brooks J. Mark Brown, Donna E. Brown & Vicki Davies Brown Earth Doug Brown & Lorie Cahn Paul J. Brown Steve Brown Joan R. Bruck Michael Bruck Bill Bryan Bomber & Amy Bryan David K. & Bari Bucholz Buffalo Chamber of Commerce Fred & Connie Buge Sherman & Peggy Bull Eric & Joyce Burbano Frank & Bonnie Burgess Jan Burnett David & Diana Burrow Mary A. Bushnell Dennis & Marian Butcher C & N Foundation Rob & Stacey Caesar

Rose Caiazzo David Catlin Jeff Calder & Lianna Lopez-Calder Royce & Patricia Caldwell Franz Camenzind Mike Campbell & Ann H. Harvey Dr. Terry Campbell, DVM Michael Campbell Cannell Capitol, LLC John & Phyllis Cardis Heather Carleton, DVM Len Carlman & Anne Ladd Lycia Carmody John Carney Phillip Carr Walter & Holly Carr Vance & Ann Carruth Susan Simpson Cavender Chapman Family Foundation/ Jinx Chapman Sandy Chapman Carol Chesney & Leila Sandlin April Chew Yvon & Malinda Chouinard Frank & Ann Chrabas Frances Clark Clearview Strategies/ Annie Jack Riddell Joan Clements James & Beth Clymer Broughton & Didi Coburn Kevin & Ali Cohane Lina Collado Valerie Conger Cony Corporation Eugenie Copp Alice Cornell George & Kim Cornelson Katherine Cottam Kevin Coughlan Alyson Courtemanch Anthony Craig Charlie Craighead

Dick Crenshaw Thomas L. & Carol-Ann Crow CTA Architects and Engineers Barbara Dainotti Mitch Dann Kirk Davenport Carl & Rebecca Davis Shelby & Gail Davis Alexandra & Penelope Dawson Timothy T. Day Foundation Eric & Anne Delahaye Katina Demarchi Kaitlyn DiBiase Buz Dimond & Charlotte Oliver James & Karen Dixon Ian Dolly Ted & Addie Donnan Jody Donnelly David & Nancy Donovan Tilly Dorsey Sarah Drake John & Susan Drew Dubbe Moulder Architects, PC Mac Dukart & Stephanie Nemec Jamie Dunn Paul & Trey Dykeman & Pauline Towers Dykeman Sarita & Brent Eastman Nancy Eaton & Jeff van Ee Bill Edwards Linda Ehart Gary & Syd Elliott N. Robert Elson Denny Emory in memory of Liza the dog The EMWIGA Foundation Endow-Bio Cece English Chris Erickson & Lori Clark-Erickson Sue Ernisse Rhea Esposito Charles Etherington

Our Facebook fans submitted many Photos-of-the-Week; some are featured above and elsewhere 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 hovering, photo by Sue Ernisse; Owly's Eyes, photo by Ted Adams; Peregrine Falcon, photo by Rebecca 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 Evans Dick & Jean Ferguson Edward Field Dr. Lisa Finkelstein John & Dolly Fisher Roy & Naomi Flack Francine Fleming James & Astrid Flood Kenneth & Nancy Ford Lois Ford Jayann Fordon Scott & Petria Fossel Spencer Frantz Calvin & Sarah Frese Are & Lisa Friesecke Jack & Lynne Fritz John & Annie Furrer Gail Fustos Howard B. & Ilene Garber Sarah Gasdick Colton James Gatewood Mary Gerty Martha Giacobassi Les & Maggie Gibson Gilday Architects, PC Margaret Gilday Jackie Gilmore Katrina Gioshes Grant Giuliano Taylor Glenn Angus Goetz, DO David & Joan Goldfarb Liz Goldsmith Rob Gonzalez John & Edna Good Leslie Goodyear Graham Faupel & Associates/ Bob Graham, Karen Terra, Matt Faupel & Julie Faupel John & Linda Graham Jeske Grave Horace and Elizabeth Gray Joseph & Phyllis Greene Alan & Patti Griswold Steve Grossman & Jill Baldauf Emerald Gustowt Ted & Sherry Guzzi Ralph & Louise Haberfeld Maggie Hagen Roald, Audrey, Annabel, Tomi & Grant Hagen Elizabeth Hale Dick Hall Scott Hall Zach Hall & Julie Ann Giacobassi Mike & Francesca Hammer Ben Hammond & Lisa Johnson Michael & Deb Hannigan David, Leslye, Cameron & Lachlan Hardie Merlin Hare & Debra Patla

John & Carol Harkness Kathy Harrington in memory of Jackie Hiller Jill Harris George & Suzanne Harris Ronald G. Harris Rebecca Hawkins & Jayne Ottman William & Mary Hayes Bruce Hayse Jim Heine Kim Heiser Ryan Hennessy & Jennifer Jellen James Hertogh Chuck & Barbara Herz Jim & Betsy Hesser David & J. Leslie Hill Tom, Jane, Maggie & Ellie Hill Norman Hirschfield Fnd./ Alan & Berte Hirschfield

Dr. Matthew S. Johnston, VMD Gene & Ellen Linn Jason, Pons & Emma Jones Jack & Jodi Livingood Kimber Jones Penny Lodge Diana Joy Mary Lohuis Jake Kaauwai Kathleen Longenecker Gillian Kabat Lovehawk Studio/David Hale Ranelle Kain Joan Lucas Carol Kasworm John & Patty Lummis J. & Terence Kavanagh Frank & Jan Lynch Tristan Kelley & Clark & Andy MacKenzie Whitney Burgess David MacKenzie Amy Kenworthy Doug & Catherine MacMahon Gisela Kenyon Paul & Bonita Maddex Charlotte Kidd Jack Makee The Donald M. & Helen H. The Mandel Family Kidder Family Foundation Leslie Mapes Wesley Kiggins Emma Mares Fred & Susan Kingwill Hunter Marrow & Tracy Blue Carrie & Scott Kirkpatrick Linda Mars Jim Kleine & Kimberly Day Jimmy Marsden Bill Klyn Darin & Genny Martens

Dr. Morris & Irene Mellion Mack & Katie Mendenhall Mike & Linda Merigliano Carol Mersereau Ahmet & Suzanne Mesinoglu Michael Meyer & Kathy Remus Scott & Elinor Miller Stephen & Ann Millham James & Yvone Minor MK Fund of Mountain Khakis Bart Monson & Rebecca Reimers Terry Moon Bill Moore Joe & Susan Moore Richard P. & Claire W. Morse Foundation Casey Morton Sandra Moser MRB Foundation William Mulligan & Kim Kernan David & Christine Murdoch “Your staff was friendly, amazing and did a great Murie Audubon Society job explaining about the raptors that we saw and Alexander & Joohee Muromcew made our visit the BEST!!! Thank you again Allyson Murphy and we’ll definitely be back!” Robert and Sandra Murphy —A “Raptor Encounters” 2014 participant Anna Murray Zoe Nelson Clarke Nelson/Nelson Family Foundation Trust Tony & Lynn Hitschler Suzanne Knighton Chloe Martin Kent & Ann Nelson Richard & Karen Hobbins Knobloch Family Foundation Lenny & Laura Martin Rick Nelson Adam Hodge Christopher & Pippa Knowlton Leslie Mattson Sharon Nevling Nancy Hoffman Kraig A. Kobert Alex May Rod & Anne Newcomb Henry & Avery Holdsworth Stephen Koch & Tim Mayo & Rose Bucciarelli Ryan Newlon Victoria Hollingsworth Kathryn Nyrop Liza Mazzacane Marina Nielsen Michael Foster Holman Gary Kofinas John W. McCaffery James & Ava Nix David & Missy Hoster Tom & Jennifer Kohlhardt Forrest & Amy McCarthy Shaun Norman Elizabeth Howell Stacy E. Kopper Sandra McCarthy E. Rogers & Kathy Novak Tom & Linda Howell Cindy Kranich Lauren McClees Aaron Nydam A.C. & Penney Hubbard Steve Krool Porgy McClelland Allen O'Bannon & Foundation Brian Krusoe The Mountaineer/ Molly A. Absolon Eric Huber Charles & Jane Kusek Vinny McClelland in honor Sherry Odenthal Hughes Fund John LaBrec & Lynne Wagner of George K. McClelland Jr. O'Hare Family Private Jim & Kit Hughes Edward H. & Beedee Ladd Nate McClennen & Foundation/Scott & Robert Hughes Kerry Lamb Rachel Wigglesworth Kacy O'Hare International Society of Anna Larson Mike & June McCollister Keith B. Ohnmeis Foundation Craniofacial Surgery Lee Lauderbach & Robert & Kimberly McGregor On Sight Land Surveyors/ Interval Management Services, Angela West Kristin McHale Todd Cedarholm Inc./Catherine Smith Dr. Christine Laughery, DVM Bernard McHugh & Patty O'Neil James Irving Leadership at Play Frances Clark George & Abby O'Neill Robert Jack Robert LeBien Doyen McIntosh Ed & Laura Opler Jackson Hole Adventure Judy Legg Snake River Builders, Inc./ Gilman & Marge Ordway Rentals Greg Lemke & John & Pauline McIntosh Trey Owen John & Susan Jackson Julianne O'Donoghue Brett McPeak & Marvin & Sylvia Pack Lincoln Jaros Josh Levinson Whitney Royster Kristin Painter Floyd Jester Kehr Levy Fund Lyle & Amy McReynolds Matthew Palmer Craig & Judy Johnson Don & Dorothy Lewis David Mecartney & Kelly George & Jenny Parchman Margaret Johnson Bette Linderman Cornell Mecartney Biba & Jon Parker Foundation

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Supporters continued from page 17 Kevin, Mary & Hailey Patno Tom Patricelli Melissa Patrick Jonathan Patterson & Beth Thebaud PC Fund for Animals Charitable Trust Ken & Susan Pedersen David Pennington Cynda Peralta-Ramos Arturo & Eunjae Peralta-Ramos Cristine Perkins Captain & Mrs. Henry Perkins Karen Perry Debbie Perryman Hank Phibbs & Leslie Petersen Sarah Phocas Scott & Lisa Pierson Charles & Janet Plosser Dr. Mark Pokras, DVM Spencer Polando Gloria Polis Reynolds & Bettie Pomeroy Steve & Carol Poole Traci Prenot Lisa Lord Price Stevie & Wyatt Priceless Foundation Leeann Prichard Luther Propst & Elizabeth Storer Collin Quigley David & Patsy Raaum Meg & Bert Raynes Wildlife Fund Bert Raynes Dr. Patrick Redig, DVM Fred & Margie Reimers Charlie Reinersten Debbie Reis Nancy Resor Stine Richvoldsen Pete & Judy Riede Lindsey Rieple Robert Righter & Sherry Smith in memory of Atwood Earl Smith Thomas & Juanita Ringer Mr. & Mrs. Lavar H. Riniker Stephanie Rischar Riverwoods Pet Hospital Annie Robbins John Roberts Victoria Robertson Grace Robertson Jason Robertson Steve & Lisa Robertson G. Paul & V. Margaret Robinson Laurie Robison Rocky & Larrie Rockwell

Ana's Grand Excursions/ Ana Rode Ernie Rodriguez Kip Roe Judy Miller Rogers William & Carol Rogers Elisabeth Rohrbach Wendy Connor Rominger Rebecca Rooney Roscoe Co. Max Rosenthal Monroe & Andrea Rosenthal Jennifer Rowe Sally Rowe Paul & Annie Ruttle

Will Snyder Austin & Suzanne Spitzer Spring Creek Animal Hospital/ Dan & M.J. Forman Jim & Kim Springer Jane Squires Fred & Jeanie Staehr Mary Carole Staiger Shannon Stanforth STARR Fund Glenn Stearns Susan Steele Bobby & Mimi Stein Trevor Stevenson Martha J. Stewart Rob & Martha Stockhausen in honor of Carlton Henson

With Appreciation

TRC'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!

Sunena & Ursula Sabharwal Andrew Sabin Family Foundation Andrew Salter & Michele Gammer Joe & Ellen Sanford David Saurman Dickson Schaefer Brian & Maggie Schilling Carl & Judie Schmidlapp The Scully Family Mitzi Sealander Landon & Colleen Shanafelt Nancy Shea Florence Shepard Louise Shimmel David Shlim & Jane Gallie Jake & Donna Shreck Barry & Priscilla Sibson Evan Siegel Benj Sinclair Frank & Mimi Slaughter Ann Smith Garnett A. Smith Family Foundation Gillian Smith Gray Smith Randy & Dorie Smith Richard Smith Roger, Creel, Elsa Smith & Margaret Creel

Peter Stoops & Kate Wilkinson K.O. Strohbehn Steve & Anna Sullivan Deborah Supowit Ronald Surdam Gary & Stacy Suskauer Michael Sustin Barbara Swan Deanna Swinerton Kat Taylor Jen Taylor Nancy Taylor Paul Tebbel Michael & Jennifer Tennican Allan & Frances Tessler Teton Heritage Landscaping/ Scott Hardeman Teton County Historic Preservation Board Ken & Bobbi Thomasma Jeff Thompson Jeffrey & Lisa Thorp Randy & Kathleen Titsworth Tobin & Associates, PC Stan & Barbara Trachtenberg Gene & Susan Tremblay/ Tremblay Family Foundation Francine Tryka

Chris Tubby & Deborah Wilson John & Mary Kay Turner Brent Tyc & Claire Fuller Unfried Foudation/ Steve & Amy Unfried Randy & Amy Urick USFWS- National Elk Refuge Donna Viljak Paul Vogelheim Ali Voltmer Michael Voss Dylan Wade Andrew & Polly Wakeman in honor of Henry K. Wakeman Michael & Tana Wall Jeff & Kelli Ward William & Deborah Ward Betty Ware Monte Warren Kevin & Amy Warren Meghan Warren John Wasson & Jocelyn Slack Bill & Teresa Waterman Andy & Cammie Watson Carol Wauters Rob & Joni Weed Michael Wehrle Linda Weil Ben Weisbeck William E. Weiss Foundation, Inc. The Mary K. Weiss Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation Andy Wenger Patrice Werner Raymond White & Beverly Boynton Tony & Katherine White Whit & Beth Whitworth Laurel Wicks John & Nancy Wilbrecht Alan Willes & Teri Gilfilen Chris Williams Kurt & Chris Wimberg Steve & June Wolfson Robert & Barbara Wolin Loring Woodman & Melody Lin Christopher Wright John Wright & Dana Olson Jason Wright Lawrence Wright WRJ Design Associates, LTD Kelvin Wu Wyoming Chapter of the American Institute of Architects Y2 Consultants, LLC/ Zia Yasrobi Zolik Family Charlotte Zueck

â&#x20AC; 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.

Supporters!

Our Terrific LEAD SPONSORS

Graham Faupel & Associates • Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board • Lynn & Foster Friess Sands Whitewater and Scenic River Trips • Westside Wine and Spirits

EVENT SPONSORS

Amangani • 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 Nature Wildlife Expeditions of Teton Science Schools

EVENT PATRONS

Amy Ringholz • Angus Goetz D.O. • Bert Raynes • Café Genevieve Carole Malia Schneider • Chippy’s Kitchen • Crane Creek Graphics David Bowers Photography • Dubbe Moulder Architects • Fine Dining Group Fish 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 Chocolates Pearl 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 PATRONS

Capsicum 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

Each Father’s Day, Teton Raptor Center welcomes more than 1,000 people to the historic Hardeman Ranch for a free community celebration of birds of 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 21st , 2015. PHOTOS: Top and below: Young participants at Raptorfest enjoyed making raptor masks and having their faces painted. © Photos courtesy of Rebecca Bredehoft.

A round of applause to

EVENT ENTERTAINERS

Alan 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

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by December 31st and you will

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to help birds of prey through our 3rd Annual

Flight Challenge

A 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

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