Flight Log - Volume 8, Winter 2016/2017 by Teton Raptor Center

Where conservation takes flight!

Winter 2016/2017 Volume 8

annual newsletter of teton raptor center • jackson hole, wyoming

Our Mission To advance raptor conservation through education, research, and rehabilitation.

"What I have really learned from TRC is that if you believe in your work, amazing things can happen." —Dr. Heather Carleton, DVM

Manzana the Barn Owl. Formerly a patient and now a TRC Resident Raptor. Learn more about Manzana’s story on page 12. ©Moosejaw Bravo Photography

Board of Directors

Roger Smith, Chair Andy Salter, Vice-Chair David Hoster, Secretary Rich Bloom, Treasurer Chris Knowlton Katrina Ryan Patti Boyd Porgy McClelland, Emeritus Steve Poole

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

TRC Staff Amy Brennan McCarthy, Executive Dir. Becky Collier, Senior Avian Educator Bryan Bedrosian, Senior Avian Ecologist Carrie Ann Adams, Program Associate David Watson, Director of Development Lisa Friesecke, Admin. Coordinator Katherine Gura, Field Biologist Meghan Warren, Rehab. Coordinator 2016 Seasonal Staff and Interns Amelia Nolan, Arthur Sanchez, Greta Joung, Nathan Hough, Nick Ciaravella, Sam Diaz, Sarah Ramirez, Twila Maloney

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

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

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Executive Director Amy Brennan McCarthy and TRC Board Chair Roger Smith. © Jeffrey Kaphan.

Letter from the Executive Director and Board Chair "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts."—Aristotle Greetings from Teton Raptor Center! Synergy is the creation of a whole that is greater than the simple sum of its parts. The term synergy comes from the Greek word synergia meaning "working together." In early 2016, TRC’s Board of Directors and staff worked together to strengthen our mission statement, emphasizing the three pillars of our work. TRC’s updated mission is to advance raptor conservation through education, research, and rehabilitation. It is through the synergy of these pillars and the dedication of our talented team of trustees, staff, and volunteers, that we are leading the way in the world of raptor conservation with broader and deeper educational outreach, innovative research tools and techniques, and advanced raptor rehabilitation treatments and protocols. While each pillar is independently strong, bringing them together, as we do every day at Teton Raptor Center, makes them more powerful than the sum of their parts. As you peruse the eighth issue of our annual Flight Log, we hope you will see how our fieldwork comes into the classroom, our rehabilitation data supports our research, and our raptor patients inform our conservation outreach. With the pillars of education, research, and rehabilitation working together, we are able to do more to advance raptor conservation. And, working together, includes YOU! We invite you to join us for a Raptor Encounter; explore the wondrous world of raptors via our website, at a program, or in the field; and contribute to a healthy future for raptors with a year-end gift. Investing in raptor conservation will mean even more this season with our Flight Challenge, where all new and increased donations made by December 31st will be matched (up to a total of $25,000). Please join us in advancing raptor conservation. With abundant gratitude,

Injured Raptor Hotline 2

307.200.6019

Available every day of the year!

Amy Brennan McCarthy Executive Director

Roger N. Smith Founder and Board Chair

Invest in Raptor Conservation

Make a difference!

Join the Talon Society

A gift of any size ensures that our education, research, and rehabilitation programs continue to soar.

The Talon Society is made up of valuable TRC supporters who have invested significant financial resources and/or time to advance raptor conservation through education, research, and rehabilitation. In 2016 we structured a number of opportunities for Talon Society supporters to meet our staff and engage in unique experiences in our program areas, such as: DD Great Gray Owlet Banding: A number of supporters were able to go out in the field and participate in the banding of Great Gray Owlets alongside TRC research staff. DD Talon Society Appreciation Summer Kickoff: Heather James Gallery hosted our guests for a special preview of Picasso’s owl-inspired pottery. DD Talon Society Bird Banding: “Early Bird” supporters joined TRC’s bird banding team to band songbirds and collect data for the MAPS Program. The last day of research collection concluded with an award-winning BBQ lunch prepared by TRC’s Ambassador-of-theYear Tim Griffith. DD 6th Annual Mocha’s Bash for the Birds at The Brookover Gallery: Over 300 people enjoyed fine art, fine wine, and feathered friends. Amangani provided delicious appetizers and desserts. Talon Society supporters received free admission. DD Raptor Encounter and Private Tour of TRC’s Rehabilitation Clinic: Supporters got a behind-the-scenes look at our rehabilitation clinic to learn about treatment methods, equipment, and patient stories.

We invite you to join the Talon Society! Show your commitment to birds of prey by joining the Talon Society. Your annual gift of $1,000 or more, or 100 hours of volunteer service within a calendar year, grants you entry into this treasured community of TRC supporters. We’ll celebrate your investment in raptor conservation with invitations to special events and a custom-made pin by Wilson, Wyoming artist Annie Band.

DD Donate Online, By Mail, or By Telephone: Making a gift is as simple as writing a check payable to TRC or authorizing a charge from your credit or debit card via our website, using the enclosed envelope, or contacting us at 307.203.2551. DD Recurring Gifts: Become a sustaining member by providing a monthly, quarterly, or yearly donation through our website. DD Matching Gifts: Many companies match employee gifts to nonprofit organizations. Increase the impact of your gift by asking your employer to match your contributions to TRC. DD Gift of Securities: Gifts of stock, bonds, and mutual funds are a great way to support our work. Contact TRC for information on gifting securities. DD Planned Gifts: Leave a legacy by including Teton Raptor Center in your will or trust. DD Facebook: Comment “#donate $___” on our Facebook page and you’ll quickly benefit birds of prey through GoodWorld. DD 1% for the Planet: Teton Raptor Center is a proud partner of 1% and is eligible to receive donations from 1% member companies, placing us among a diverse global network of environmental organizations. DD Amazon Shop and Support: Now when you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to help the birds when you select Teton Raptor Center as the charitable organization. Teton Raptor Center is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible. Our Tax ID # is 83-0328068.

With Gratitude & Appreciation TRC’s board and staff extend a heartfelt thank you to Lisa Lord Price and Tom Hill, who each completed two full terms of service on TRC’s Board of Directors in 2016. We celebrate their six years of dedication, wisdom, and leadership. Thank you, Lisa and Tom! TRC Board Member Lisa Lord Price releases a rehabilitated hawk.

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Story Owlsof the Year

A National Treasure On the afternoon of March 12th, 2016, Teton Raptor Center took a call from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department about an injured Bald Eagle in Jackson, WY, across from the National Elk Refuge. TRC staff responded quickly and retrieved the eagle for treatment, noting injuries on the eagle’s right wing and feet. We also noticed a silver leg band on her left leg. The unique number on the band was submitted to the National Bird Banding Lab and the information it provided was nothing short of extraordinary. Data indicated that the eagle was banded as a nestling south of Jackson in 1982 by local biologists, making this

eagle 34 years old and the oldest wild Bald Eagle ever recorded west of the Mississippi River. Initially, the injuries appeared to be caused by a car strike. After about 10 days, the tissue surrounding the injuries on her wrist and shoulder sloughed and we realized that her wounds were the result of electrification. Injuries from electrification can be devastating and not always apparent at first. The treatment course for this Bald Eagle was hard on all of us, both mentally and emotionally. Every day, we took her out in the morning to feed her mice full of medications, and in the

She was tough and resilient so we couldn’t give up on her." "

— Meghan Warren, Rehabilitation Coordinator

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afternoon we restrained her once again to change her wraps and re-dress her wounds. We utilized wet-to-dry bandaging techniques to help remove some of the dead tissue and to encourage healthy tissue growth. She was treated with a course of antibiotics, pain medications, and supplemental fluids. Our dear friend Anne Flatberg, a vet tech from Jackson Animal Hospital, came out to TRC on her way home from work each to day to provide low-level laser therapy to the eagle’s injuries to increase blood flow. We took her outside to give her time in the sun and fresh air and each time she would look up into the sky and call, as if calling for her mate. She would meticulously eat the fish eggs out of the belly of the fish, as if in her old age, she preferred caviar. As female raptors do each spring, she created a small brood patch on her belly in preparation to incubate eggs. She was tough and resilient so we couldn’t give up on her. But, even with all the great progress she made, it became clear that it would not be possible to give the eagle a content and healthy life in the wild, nor in captivity. Despite our best efforts, six weeks post admission, the eagle succumbed to her injuries. On April 21st, she was humanely euthanized at Teton Raptor Center. During the course of her treatment, the eagle’s story reached thousands of people and touched hearts across the country and beyond. We often don’t know much about the birds that we see for rehabilitation, but because of the band on her left leg, we knew where she hatched, where she lived, and for how long. We can guess at how many offspring she mothered and how many fish she might have plucked out of the river. For those reasons and for many others, she drew the imagination and affection of people from across the country. While she was known as patient “BAEA 3.12.16” (referencing her species by a 4-digit alpha code and her admission date), she was also called, “the Old Lady,” “Yoda,” “The Queen” and a “National Treasure.” Around the clinic, staff and volunteers couldn’t help but treat her with elevated reverence. Though we weren’t able to save her life and return her to the wild, we will continue to tell her story and do our best to keep wild Bald Eagles wild.

BAEA 3.12.16. © Moosejaw Bravo Photography.

BAEA 3.12.16 Inspires Study

Though we couldn’t return this magnificent animal to the wild, her story prompted a research project looking at the genetics of Bald Eagles in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) so that her legacy may live on through research and education. BAEA 3.12.16 was banded by biologists during a time when Bald Eagles were an endangered species and their populations were just starting to recover. The GYE was host to only a few dozen nests at its lowest point, which later served as the source for exponential population growth in the upper Rocky Mountain regions. This particular eagle could have served as the mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother of over 400 eagles from six generations of the currently recovered population. Knowing her age and where she hatched allows us to further expand the seminal and critical research that was being conducted back in the 1980s. We have teamed up with leading geneticists Ron VanDenBussche and Megan Judkins at Oklahoma State University and local biologists Michael Whitfield and Susan Patla to start a new study to determine the contribution BAEA 3.12.16 has made to the entire tri-state (Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho) Bald Eagle population. Simultaneously, we’ll also determine the genetic health of the recovered population and how our area fits into the genetic map of Bald Eagles across North America.

BAEA Facts DD National emblem of the

USA since 1782.

DD Removed from the Federal List of Endangered Main photo: The 34-year-old Bald Eagle patient spends time outside getting fresh air, sunshine, and stimulation. © Moosejaw Bravo Photography. Left: The eagle's feet were treated for injuries. © TRC staff photo. Right: USGS band with unique ID number placed on BAEA 3.12.16 in 1982 when she was a nestling in Jackson Hole. © TRC staff photo.

and Threatened Species in 2007.

DD Average wingspan: 80 inches. DD Has a resting heart rate of between

100-120 beats per minute.

DD On average its skeleton weighs about half a pound

(only 5-6% of its total weight).

DD Both parents incubate the egg(s) for 34-36 days. DD Take their first flight around 10-12 weeks old. 5

Year in Review By the Numbers

TRC Operations & Programs

People

Finance Teton Raptor Center generated $670,007 in revenue for fiscal year 2015 and incurred expenses of $578,486. In early 2016, TRC’s Board of Directors changed from a calendar year to a June 1st —May 31st fiscal year, to create a more strategic planning and budgeting process. TRC’s 2016-2017 budget is $830,087. We invite you to review our Form 990, available on our website.

(as of 09.30.2016)

6 Full-time staff, 6 seasonal staff 10 9 6,508 6,629 6,199

Advisory Council members Volunteer hours contributed Facebook friends

Program/ Service Revenue 26%

Instagram followers

Education

10 343

Expenses by Class

Income by Source

Board members Fundraising 9%

Sales 2%

Administration 13%

Resident Raptors Education Programs delivered (2,446)*

Program 78%

Donations & Grants 72%

1 New vehicle for education outreach Research & Conservation

Rehabilitation

119 20 1,913 37

Raptors Admitted for Care (572)* Species of raptors treated (27)* Patient Care Days (11,515)* Raptor rescuers

Accolades Winner of the Old Bill’s Early Bird 2016 Participation Challenge 2015 Winner of Mountain Khakis®

Giveback Giveaway

of Wings Across the Americas 2014 Winner Award for the Poo-Poo Project

* Since 2010

402

353

Number of programs

Peregrine Falcon. © Neelsky

343

GPS transmitters deployed on Greater Sage-Grouse, Golden Eagles, and Rough- legged Hawks

2016 1Q - 3Q

360

Northern Goshawk territories identified & monitored in JH

2015

2014

Flammulated Owl territories discovered in JH

2013

387

Great Gray Owl territories monitored in Jackson Hole

2012

TRC continues to enjoy strong participation for our on-site and outreach programs. The 2016 data represent January through September only. At the end of the 2016 third quarter, TRC's 343 programs had served 26,030 participants and 127,910 since 2010!

355

Birds mist-netted for MAPS Project (43 Species of birds banded as part of the MAPS Project)

2011

617

Participation

246

Poo-Poo screens distributed in 27 states*

2010

7,773

Rehabilitation Overview Since we opened our clinic, Teton Raptor Center has seen an increase in raptor patients every year. The past 12 months (Oct. 1, 2015 – Sept. 30, 2016) mark another record year: 143 injured, ill and orphaned birds of prey admitted from Wyoming (54%) and Idaho (46%). During the same period last year, TRC admitted 117 raptors. Our busiest month was August when 32 birds entered our clinic within 31 days! We are pleased to report that 36 raptors were released and several were transferred to other facilities, either for continued care in flight cages and eventual release, or to serve as educational ambassadors at raptor programs across the U.S. The most common species seen this year were Great Horned Owls (45), Swainson’s Hawks (20), Red-tailed Hawks (18) and American Kestrels (11). The raptors admitted during this period represented 21 species. Photo, left: TRC staff attend to a rescued Northern Saw-whet Owl. © Henry Cadwalader.

Admissions by Raptor Group and Species between Oct 1, 2015 and Sept 30, 2016 (143 birds)

By Raptor Groups

64 Hawks......................... 48 Falcons .......................... 14 Eagles ......................... 10 Osprey............................. 6 Vultures .............. 1 Owls ............................

Manzana when she was a patient. © Sue Ernisse.

By Species American Kestrel.......................................... 11 Bald Eagle............................................................ 6 Barn Owl.............................................................. 4 Boreal Owl.......................................................... 1 Cooper's Hawk................................................. 2 Ferruginous Hawk........................................... 1 Golden Eagle...................................................... 4 Great Gray Owl................................................ 2 Great Horned Owl....................................... 45 Long-eared Owl................................................ 5 Northern Goshawk......................................... 2 Northern Harrier............................................. 2 Northern Saw-whet Owl.............................. 4 Osprey................................................................... 6 Peregrine Falcon.............................................. 1 Prairie Falcon..................................................... 2 Red-tailed Hawk............................................ 18 Sharp-shinned Hawk...................................... 3 Short-eared Owl............................................... 3 Swainson's Hawk.......................................... 20 Turkey Vulture................................................... 1

(New World)

Final Resolutions*

Died 13%

Euthanized 33% 26% Transferred 2%

Released 45%

Great Horned Owl. © Steve Franklin.

Admissions by State

Idaho 46% 66 raptors

Wyoming 54% 77 raptors

Pending 7%

* For birds surviving more than 24 hours

Total Admissions: 143 birds, 21 species

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Rehab Diversity

An Osprey recovers at TRC following rescue from entanglement in twine in her nest. ÂŠ TRC staff photo.

One thing that has remained constant at Teton Raptor Center is the great diversity of raptor species seen in our clinic each year. Since 2010, TRC has admitted over 500 injured, ill and orphaned birds of prey, representing 27 different species from Wyoming and Idaho. All the data collected at TRC goes into a national database of statistics from wildlife rehabbers all over the country. In addition to giving injured wildlife a second chance at life in the wild, one of the greatest benefits of wildlife rehabilitation is deeper understanding of wildlife health and threats. As we look at trends in the diversity of species we see over the years, we essentially keep an eye on wild raptor populations. The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is one of the most pristine and intact areas in North America. Over 30 raptor species have been observed in this region, so it makes sense to see that diversity reflected in our rehab patients. As always, Great Horned Owls (45) were by far the most common species admitted at Teton Raptor Center in the last year, making up 31% of our total admissions. Less common raptor patients this year include Northern Goshawks (2), Prairie Falcons (2), a Ferruginous Hawk, and a Boreal Owl. TRC also sees great diversity in the causes for admission. Most raptor patients are victims of collisions with vehicles, yet there are countless reasons these birds end up in our care. Nearly all admissions are humancaused, and the ultimate fix for these causes is education and awareness of what each of us can do to mitigate hazards for wild raptors. Many of the hawks and owls seen at TRC have head trauma from striking windows. Ospreys are often rescued from their nests with injuries from entanglement in baling twine, which they collect for nest lining. American Kestrels are cavity-nesters and every year we treat dehydrated and soot-covered kestrels removed from chimneys. Eagles are always tested for lead and most have detectable lead levels in their blood. We also treat eagles for injuries from snare traps and for electrification injuries when their large wingspan bridges two power lines. All this information gathered from our rehab cases affects our conservation efforts and how we educate. Though we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t show the patients to the public, their stories help us understand what challenges raptors face in the wild. By sharing this information, we hope to see the need to rehab raptors decline.

Dr. Heather Carleton with an injured Great Horned Owl. © Marsha Lutz.

A Vet’s Perspective Dr. Heather Carleton, DVM

Teton Raptor Center has been an educational experience for me. In the spring of 2015, I was asked to assist TRC with their treatment of injured birds. At that time, I was neither a raptor expert nor did I consider myself an avian veterinarian. TRC was unfazed by my admissions, and instead profusely thanked me for being willing to join them in their efforts. Over the last 18 months, I have been repeatedly amazed by the dedication, enthusiasm, and resourcefulness of TRC’s staff. Despite the fact that many of the birds that arrive at the center are too far gone to save, I have never heard a staff member complain —even after driving several hours to bring a bird in only to find that the bird is either too debilitated or its injuries are too severe to save it. Instead, there is collective acceptance that at least this bird will no longer have to suffer and that the time and energy invested to rescue it was still well worth it. For patients that arrive in poor condition but are treatable, the staff will go to all lengths to help that individual bird—whether it means administering treatments at midnight or bringing it to the veterinary hospital on Christmas day. I have never seen an employee question the personal sacrifice he or she has made—rather, there is the satisfaction of a mission done well and the hope that this bird, with a little time, will be releasable back into the wild. So, although I admit that my skills as an avian vet have improved since joining TRC’s Advisory Council (thanks to the team’s patience and guidance), what I have really learned from TRC is that if you believe in your work, amazing things can happen—including saving hundreds of birds; birds that were given value and a second chance by the people who care so much about them.

Golden Eagle Rescue Network A healthy Golden Eagle can fly over a hundred miles in a single day, but injured eagles and other raptors need human help to get to a rehabilitation center. Thirty-six Raptor Rescuers have volunteered to provide transportation, and more are joining the team every week. These rescuers are part of the Golden Eagle Rescue Network, coordinated by TRC and funded by a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant. When falconer Nathan Barnes got the call about an injured Golden Eagle just south of Rock Springs, Wyoming, he sprang into action to retrieve the bird and bring her to Lander, where he is building a new raptor rehab center called Wind River Raptors, set to open in May 2017. By the next day, he had determined that the eagle had dangerously high lead levels in her blood, and it was critical to transfer her to Teton Raptor Center as soon as possible to begin treatment. We called Carolyn Orr, a Raptor Rescuer who lives within a few miles of Wind River Raptors, and she was excited to help save the injured bird. Nathan put the kenneled eagle in the back of her Land Cruiser. She drove 1.5 hours to meet another Raptor Rescuer, Ty Cook, in Dubois and he drove the eagle the rest of the way to TRC. Thanks to the tag team efforts of our Raptor Rescuers, this eagle received treatment as soon as possible, and we are optimistic about her prospects for release to the wild. Contact raptors@tetonraptorcenter.org to learn how YOU can become a Raptor Rescuer.

TRC staff inject a Golden Eagle with fluids to treat dehydration. © Steve Poole.

Rehab Wish List How your donation can help the birds! BIG WISH: Low-level Laser Therapy Machine.................................. $6,000 $ Hematology machine ................................................................................. 1000 $ Orthopedic surgical pins & other supplies ............................................ 500 $ Centrifuge........................................................................................................ 300 Stethoscope.................................................................................................... $100 $ Annual membership subscriptions to rehab resources...................... 50 $ Antibiotics to treat the birds........................................................................ 35 9

Old School and New Inventions Senior Avian Ecologist Bryan Bedrosian outfits a juvenile Great Gray Owl with a refurbished transmitter. © Moosejaw Bravo Photography.

Biologist Katherine Gura radio-tracking Great Gray Owls. © Moosejaw Bravo Photography.

Sometimes you just need to go “Old School.” Even though we live in the age of technology, there are many great ideas for helping raptor conservation for which the technology to get the job done doesn’t exist or is just too expensive. Enter the Teton Raptor Center conservation crew! In one example this year, we were able to make significant strides in our studies with the help of some good old ingenuity and hard work. Our team created a cost-effective automated recording system for monitoring Great Gray Owls and other forest raptors. While a commercial product exists for this purpose, our team was able to produce recorders for a fraction of the price that performed even better. This allowed us to increase our reach—more than tripling the number of recorders used in our studies to help advance owl and raptor conservation across the globe. But, why stop with just making the recorders? We were also extremely fortunate to host our first Engineering Intern, Greta Joung, a recent graduate from Dartmouth College, who created a timer circuit to add to the automated recorders. Last spring, we were able to successfully test and implement the recorders to monitor Great Gray Owls, Flammulated Owls, and many other raptor species. This type of passive monitoring technology provides a long-term, hands-off approach for monitoring raptors with much safer and non-biased methodologies. We plan to provide this technology to other researchers and agencies in the near future. Another example of engineering at work for conservation this year was also a form of recycling. Most conventional studies to track wildlife use Very High Frequency (VHF) radio transmitters that field crews can track on a daily basis to understand movements, habitat selection, important seasonal habitats, and

Fledgling Great Gray Owl observing TRC field biologists soon after it left the nest. © Steve Poole.

Measuring the footpad of a Great Gray Owl to determine gender. © Moosejaw Bravo Photography.

Recent Publications by the TRC Research Team Migratory pathways, timing and home ranges of southern Greater Yellowstone Osprey, 2015. Bedrosian, B., S. Cain, S. Wolff, and D. Craighead, Journal of Raptor Research. 325-332.

MAPS

Space use and habitat selection by adult migrant golden eagles wintering in the western United States. Domenech, R., B. Bedrosian, R. Crandall, and V. Slabe. 2015. Journal of Raptor Research. 49:429-440.

Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship

Why would Teton Raptor Center be monitoring songbird communities? The health of raptors is intimately tied to the conservation of ecosystems, which sometimes can be more effectively monitored through more “common” species. Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) is a nationally coordinated effort lead by the Institute for Bird Populations to gauge the health of songbird communities through yearly banding efforts. Originally started by the Teton Science Schools (TSS), the MAPS station in Jackson Hole is among the longest-running stations in the nation. In 2015, TSS passed the torch of the MAPS program to Teton Raptor Center and we just completed our second year of data collection to sustain this long-term dataset. Preliminary results show significant declines for several species in Jackson Hole, including American Robins, Yellow Warblers, and Cedar Waxwings. Maintaining this dataset will be critical to understanding our local ecosystem changes as well as providing valuable data to the national dataset. This year, lead bander Arthur Sanchez, with help from Nathan Hough, Sam Diaz, Twila Maloney, Polly Turner, and many others, tagged 441 birds from 43 species and recaptured an additional 176 individuals. Rounding out the season on our last day of banding was a unique capture of a Sharp-shinned Hawk!

Habitat selection and factors influencing nest survival of golden eagles in south-central Montana. Crandall, R. H., B. E. Bedrosian, and D. Craighead. 2015. Journal of Raptor Research. 49:413-428.

Research Wish List How your donation can help the birds! BIG WISH: Gently- 25,000 used crew cab 4x4 $

truck with full size bed and topper Sound analysis 1000 computer $

many other important factors. These transmitters are battery-powered and there is no way to re-use dead transmitters…until now! Our team has perfected a method of refurbishing old, dead transmitters and has deployed many in our Great Gray Owl study, saving thousands of dollars. Refurbishing transmitters has allowed us to begin a new aspect of research on these sensitive owls, looking at dispersal, survival, and important habitats for juvenile and sub-adult owls. Photo, above: Lead bander Arthur Sanchez and Volunteer Tim Griffith banding a house wren. © TRC staff photo. Left: Greta Joung created a timer circuit to add to the automated recorders. © TRC staff photo.

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500

$ One complete sound recorder

300

$ 1 hour plane flight to track owls

100 Eagle color bands

50 Tank of gas

$ 2 microphones for recorders

Education

New Beaks on the Block: The TRC team of "They did their job, and they did it well. Thank you for your service, Baxter and Mendel. Your stories will live on for generations to come." —Becky Collier, Senior Avian Educator

The education team of avian ambassadors had an incredible year of growth and heartbreak. We said goodbye to two amazing raptors in 2016, Mendel the hybrid owl and Baxter the Peregrine Falcon. And, we gained five more resident raptors through a series of fascinating tales. The purpose for all of our resident birds, in life and in death, is to teach. We honor them for their service every day by striving to provide the best care possible and by telling their stories to all who want to learn. Manzana the Barn Owl On September 24th, 2015, a baby owl was admitted to the TRC clinic in very poor condition from Idaho. She was weak, severely dehydrated, and had a broken jaw. Her recovery was nothing short of remarkable, but as the rehab team prepared for release it became apparent that this young owl was profoundly deaf and return to the wild was simply not possible. Rayne the Eastern Screech Owl On January 13, 2016, the Alabama Wildlife Center took in this little owl suffering from head trauma. Though she recuperated well enough to find perches and food in her enclosure, she has a permanent vision impairment in her left eye and cannot return to the wild. She arrived in June and began teaching within just a few days. Frost the American Kestrel Frost required a partial wing amputation and lost the tip of two toes on his left foot after being pulled off a frozen pipe during an ice storm in Texas. We do not know his age or the events that led up to the moment he was found stuck to the pipe, or even how he was rescued, but he is very lucky indeed to have survived such an ordeal! Hunter the Peregrine Falcon Hunter hatched during the first week of May on the WoodmenLife Tower in Omaha, Nebraska. His nest is home of the FalconWatch program (falcons. woodmen.org). He suffered retinitis (inflammation) in his eyes as a young bird and was left with scarring on the fovea, which makes his vision blurry. You can learn more about Hunter, his family, and his original treatment facility by visiting fontenelleforest.org. Taiga the Great Gray Owl On June 17th the TRC research team came upon a nest of Great Gray Owls that had been disturbed, likely by predation. The team realized that one of the remaining owlets had a broken wing and brought her to the rehab clinic for treatment. Alas, the break was old and the bones had already healed in a way that surgical repair was not an option. This injury left Taiga with limited flight.

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teachers has grown!

Thanks for your Service

Baxter by the Numbers Days in the wild before car strike: Days with Ironside Bird Rescue in rehabilitation: Days on the TRC Education Ambassador Team: Programs he participated in: People he educated: Lessons he taught us about how to understand and respect his wild counterparts:

56 135 514 291 23,207 Infinite

Mendel by the Numbers Age when he became an education ambassador: 31 days Days as an education ambassador: 3,000 Days on the TRC Education Ambassador Team: 566 Programs he participated in: 1,639 People he educated: 90,145 Lessons he taught about hybrids, Gregor Mendel, owls and respecting his wild counterparts: Infinite

Value of their impact for the world of conservation:

PRICELESS

Photos, Opposite page, top to bottom: Manzana is the Spanish word for apple. Barn Owls are nicknamed the “Apple-faced Owls.” Rayne is named in honor of the Meg and Bert Raynes Foundation, a JH organization that has provided support to conservation organizations for many years. This page, top to bottom: Frost is the smallest resident at TRC, weighing in at just 100g, less than 3% of the weight of River the Bald Eagle! Hunter currently has immature plumage. In the coming years his feet and cere (where his nostrils are located) will turn lemon yellow and his feathers will look completely different. Taiga is the Russian word for the boreal forest, a core habitat for Great Gray Owls. All photos © Rebecca Bredehoft.

Inset photo: Senior Avian Educator Becky Collier with Mendel .© Andy Collier. Background photo: Baxter. © TRC staff.

Education

Teachers with Talons

RAPTOR ENCOUNTERS Enjoy an hour-long, up-close learning experience with live birds of prey. October – May: Saturdays at 2 p.m. (Reservations Required) June – September: Wednesday through Saturday at 2 p.m. (Reservations Recommended) Private Raptor Encounters are available by appointment throughout the year. Visit our website and Facebook page for the latest events and programs. Feathered Fridays Every Friday, 12- 2 p.m. Dec. 23, 2016 – March 31, 2017 Jackson Hole and Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center

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Education Wish List How your donation can help the birds!

2,000

BIG WISH: Portable speaker system with lapel microphone

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Talon Society member and ambassador, Jessie Walters, poses with her husband, Justin, and Gus (Golden Eagle), who was invited to their wedding reception to inspire and educate guests. © TRC staff photo.

Update from the resident raptor team When a rehabilitated raptor has survived its injuries but cannot return to the wild it is tasked with a new purpose—to teach. Our assembly of avian ambassadors has taught more than 26,000 people so far this year. The birds have traveled across the region to meet and greet infants to centenarians eager to see a raptor up-close. It has been our honor and privilege to share the work of Teton Raptor Center at schools, libraries, retirement homes, resorts, camps, community events, galleries, and even weddings. Our education programs expanded in 2016 to include more advanced collaborations with area organizations. At TRC Rehab Coordinator Megan, and K2 the Eurasian Eagle Owl with youth from Pinedale, WY. the Jackson Hole and Greater Yellowstone © Tara Bolgiano. Visitor Center, we spent 10 weeks during the winter months visiting with guests to complement the center's naturalists programs on migration, birds, and history. We also spent time at the Children’s Learning Center in Jackson, delivering a one-week intensive event that included lessons around the concept of “connections.” And, thanks to a generous grant from the Teton Valley Community Foundation (Idaho) we have already completed two of five visits with the 4th grade classrooms at Rendezvous Upper Elementary School (RUES) in Teton County, Idaho, that will include a thorough look at biodiversity, threats to raptors, winter adaptations, technology in research, and migration studies during their 2016-2017 school year. web: www.tetonraptorcenter.org • e: raptors@tetonraptorcenter.org • p: 307.203.2551 tetonraptorcenter.org • raptors@tetonraptorcenter.org • 307.203.2551

Poo-Poo Project

WWF Supports Poo-Poo Project Teton Raptor Center’s Poo-Poo Project prevents cavity-nesting wildlife from vault toilet entrapment by screening the ventilation pipes with a Poo-Poo Screen—it’s simple, extremely durable, easy to install, very affordable and provides superior ventilation. The Poo-Poo Project received a $5,000 grant from the Wyoming Wildlife Foundation (WWF) this fall. The grant funds will be used to create a statewide Poo-Poo Project awareness and education media campaign targeted at Wyoming’s private and public landowners and users. This conservation marvel complements the WWF’s mission of creating an enduring natural legacy for future generations through stewardship of Wyoming’s wildlife. Currently, there are 981 Poo-Poo Screens throughout Wyoming: Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, all Wyoming States Parks, various U.S. Forest Service National Forests, BLM regions, and USFWS National Wildlife Refuges. Discounted Poo-Poo Screens are available for Wyoming landowners wishing to participate in the program. Contact TRC at 307.203.2551.

Poo-Poo States! TRC’s Poo-Poo Project created its own Poo-Poo Screen to prevent wildlife entrapment in vault toilets on a national scale. Since 2013, we have distributed PooPoo Screens to partners from Alaska to South Carolina. Help us achieve our goal of having Poo-Poo Project Partners in all 50 states by December 31, 2016. For information on how you can support TRC’s Poo-Poo Project contact Teton Raptor Center’s Poo-Poo Project Coordinator David Watson at david@tetonraptorcenter. org or 307.203.2551.

Long-eared Owl was rescued from an uncapped vault toilet in Lakeview, Oregon. © BLM photo.

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Throughout the summer people have been given the opportunity to sponsor a Poo-Poo Screen for $35 and then Teton Raptor Center finds a deserving home for it. Since June, individuals have sponsored over 150 Poo-Poo Screens. As of September 30th, we’ve distributed 53 of them to the organizations below:

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Wyoming (1) Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, Kansas (1) National Park Service National Resource Stewardship and Science Directorate, Washington DC (10) Denali National Park, Alaska (10) Lassen Volcanic National Park, California (10) Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Oregon (4) Croatan National Forest, North Carolina (2) Uwharrie National Forest, North Carolina (5) Alaska Department of Fish and Game (10)

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States with installed poo-poo screens are shown in blue and orange. The orange states added their first Poo-Poo Project in 2016. Go Poo-Poo!

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With the holiday season approaching, are you wondering what to get for the person who has everything? Sponsor-A-Screen in his or her honor and we’ll send you a gift packet with a special Poo-Poo Project greeting card, sticker, and all NEW Poo-Poo Croakies®.

Interns, Externs & Seasonal Staff

TRC’s Team Expands with Internship Opportunities and More ..."thanks to the tutelage of the staff at the Teton Raptor Center, I now feel comfortable never turning away a bird." —Twila Maloney, aspiring veterinarian

Amelia Nolan: 2016 AmeriCorps Member I was a recent graduate from college when I found Teton Raptor Center. I was in a similar place that many people are at that time, not exactly sure what I was going to do the rest of my life, but open to new opportunities and experiences. I saw a TRC post about the education internship through AmeriCorps, and I knew that I must apply. I never entertained the idea of becoming an educator, but through AmeriCorps I found that the opportunity at TRC was a great way to explore the field of education. Little did I know that this internship would be one of the most impactful experiences of my life. As a young professional, I feel so much more capable applying for jobs because of the knowledge, skills, and bad bird puns I have learned during my 10-month term. Seeing the awestruck look on our visitors’ faces will stick with me for the rest of my life. This experience has made me 100% more confident in myself and in my abilities to educate the public. It has also inspired me to take additional steps toward becoming an educator. Teton Raptor Center is an amazing place, unlike any organization I have ever been a part of, inspiring “bird nerds” of all generations.

Sarah Ramirez: Rehabilitation Intern & Technician (Fall 2015 – Summer 2016)

I originally started with TRC as a Raptor Rehabilitation Intern in late 2015, and when summer began, I was offered the position of Raptor Rehabilitation Technician. I started my internship with very basic medical knowledge and wildlife handling experience (mostly with squirrels). As my time at TRC came to a close, I left with the ability to triage injuries, administer medications, and independently carry out treatment plans. Teton Raptor Center's unique threepronged approach to conservation allowed me to not only learn the skills of a raptor rehabilitator, but also to pursue my interests in education and research—speaking in private and public educational programs and participating in Great Gray Owl and Bald Eagle research. My TRC experience offered me many practical skills, such as giving me an iron stomach when it comes to unsightly injuries, countless hours of handling experience ranging from Northern Sawwhet Owls to Golden Eagles, fine-tuned my educational delivery in both one-on-one and group settings, and most of all, it placed me in a leadership role working with and training a variety of people. These skills are vital for anyone involved in conservation work, and they were key in landing me the position that I have today working with California Condors. Above all, Teton Raptor Center’s team has a contagious energy for wildlife conservation that is unparalleled—an energy I will carry with me as I continue to pursue work in the field.

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BIRD by BIRD An exhibit of encaustic paintings and oil sketches by Shannon Troxler will be on display at the Center for the Arts in Jackson. Birds captivate us with their feathered beauty and ability to fly. In many cultures birds are the messengers between earth and sky, between humans and a spiritual realm. By using myth, legend, and poetry these paintings explore our fascination with the themes of flight and migration. You’re invited to the

Twila Maloney: Veterinary Extern (Summer 2016) I spent this past summer as the veterinary extern at Teton Raptor Center and I am very thankful to have spent time in all three pillars of this wonderful center. As a veterinarian, we are required to learn all species but we spend very little time on wild birds and as a result many veterinarians will turn them away from their clinics. I am happy to say that in the future I will not need to. I spent most of my time learning in the rehab clinic under Rehabilitation Coordinator Meghan Warren and in the veterinary office with Dr. Heather Carleton. They taught me how to treat raptors for common injuries and how to rehabilitate them in order to release them to the wild. I have been given the opportunity to practice writing case studies and to help begin building a database of normal white blood cell counts for each species of raptor. I was given the opportunity to work with the education and research teams. Senior Avian Educator, Becky Collier, taught me how to care for raptors on a daily basis and the bird banding crew made me extremely comfortable handling small birds. I was even able to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with the research team in the field banding Bald Eagles. Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a better summer and I feel like I not only gained invaluable knowledge but also a family in TRC staff and volunteers and a new passion for birds. I can’t thank the TRC enough for this amazing opportunity! As a future veterinarian, one of my goals is to never turn away an animal and thanks to the tutelage of the staff at the Teton Raptor Center, I now feel comfortable never turning away a bird.

December 9, 2016, 5:30- 6:30 p.m. Center for the Arts With special guests from Teton Raptor Center A percentage of sales of the raptor paintings during the exhibit benefit TRC! The exhibit runs through January 16, 2017.

Pursuit. Artwork by Shannon Troxler. Photo by David Swift.

2016 Honored TRC Ambassadors, L to R: Patience Lamb, Amelia Nolan, Emily Poole, Josh Seibel and Tim Griffith. © Sue Ernisse.

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Become a TRC Ambassador! Teton Raptor Center is rich with support from our volunteers and we are in awe of the contributions, dedication, and love shown for the birds by our ambassadors. If you are interested in joining our all-star ambassadors, sign-up at tetonraptorcenter.org/ support/volunteer. 2017 Ambassador Orientation Dates Tuesdays – 5:30 – 7:30 St. John’s Episcopal Church, Hansen Hall January 17th, May 9th, October 17th

In the past nine months (Jan 1– Sept 30, 2016), TRC Ambassadors contributed 6,508 hours to help birds of prey. That’s a lot of time, but it really represents something more—personal dedication to the mission of TRC, compassion, and generosity of spirit. Ambassadors spend hours in the winter tracking owls in the field. They dedicate time each week to care for the rehab patients. Volunteers can be found at nearly every off-site education event throughout the year. At our 6th Annual RaptorFest, 70 volunteers flocked together to present our biggest event of the year. At our annual Ambassador Appreciation Night in September, we recognized several individuals for extraordinary contributions to our mission. TRC honored Tim Griffith as the 2016 Ambassador-of-the-Year. Tim started out in the Rehab Barn where we quickly discovered his impressive carpentry skills and put him to work updating raptor enclosures. Next, he joined the research crew and contributed hundreds of hours to the owl recorder project. Later in the summer, he demonstrated another impressive skill when he provided his awardwinning BBQ during the last day of songbird banding at the MAPS station. Tim has been an invaluable part of the team this year. His wife, Margi Griffith, was also honored at this year’s award ceremony. Margi received the “Poo-Poo Project Queen” award for her contributions to expanding this conservation initiative across the country. The Golden Owl Award was presented to Josh Seibel for his devotion to birds in each pillar of our mission. Josh spent at least one day each week caring for the rehab raptors. He also went out on raptor rescue missions, supported off-site education programs, and spent hours in the field monitoring owls for the research crew. Patience Lamb was this year’s Junior Ambassador-of-the-Year. Over her summer vacation, Patience dedicated time each week serving as a docent during on-site Raptor Encounters programs. She also lent TRC her impressive I.T. skills whenever we had technical difficulties! TRC honored Emily Poole with the 2016 Avian Artist Award. Emily has been involved with TRC for many years and has drawn inspiration from the birds since she was in high school. This year, Emily created gorgeous portraits depicting TRC’s Resident Raptors. Emily’s artwork is featured in TRC’s new book, Beak to Feet. tetonraptorcenter.org • raptors@tetonraptorcenter.org • 307.203.2551

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All proceeds from our shop directly support our mission to advance raptor conservation. Some of our new and most popular items are listed below, and you will find a complete selection at TRC or by visiting tetonraptorcenter.org. TRC trucker hats

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Trucker hats .........................................................................................................................................$2495 Our trucker hats are handcrafted in the Tetons by Avalon 7, featuring owl art by Jackson Hole artist Nicole Gaitan (Nicole’s raptor artwork can also be found on mugs in our shop). Dye sublimated on quality Cobra trucker hats. Hat is black with snapback. Available with owl image in white or green.

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Beanie......................................................................................................................................................$2995 Created by Sauce®, this is the SWIFT Toque (toque rhymes with duke) with TRC's exclusive feather design and logo. Hats are lightweight and ideal for mountain activities and cruising about town. Available in two colors: dark blue or turquoise and in two sizes: S/M or M/L. TRC beanie

Beak to Feet.....................................................................................................................................................$995 NEW! Hot off the press…Beak to Feet is a compilation of stories of our resident raptors, conservation tips, and natural history of raptors in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. This book was created by Teton Raptor Center. Softcover, 32 pages.

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Plush Raptors that Make Real Bird Calls........................................................................................$999 A variety of 5” plush raptors that appeal to nature lovers of all ages. Featuring a design so realistic it has been approved by Audubon and comes complete with the real bird call from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s wildlife recordings. Raptors available: Great Horned Owl, Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle and Peregrine Falcon.

Sponsor a Poo-Poo Screen!..................................................................................................................$3500 Wondering what to get for the person who has everything? Sponsor-A-Screen in his or her honor and we’ll send you a gift packet with a special Poo-Poo Project greeting card, sticker, and all NEW Poo-Poo Croakies®.

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Thanks for Giving a Hoot! Teton Raptor Center shares our fullest gratitude with the many individuals, families, businesses, and foundations that have generously contributed time, talent, and financial resources to support our work. This extensive list includes our RaptorFest sponsors and Sponsor-A-Screen donors too. These contributions keep us soaring and support important education, research, and rehabilitation initiatives. TRC’s birds, staff, and Board of Directors are grateful beyond measure for the goodwill and generosity extended to the Center this year. ** Taryn Abrams Mary Absolon Carrie Ann Adams James & Carolyn Adams Elizabeth Adams William G. & Barbara Adams Robert Ahrens A.J. Derosa's Vintage Adventures Robert & Fraida Aland Cathy Alba Joseph Albracht & Patricia Stancarone Joe Albright & Marcia Kunstel Clay Alderson Jim & Barb Allamian Charles & Brenda Allen John Allert Kaylee Alles Altamira Fine Art Inc. Atelier Ortega Gerry Amadon & Patty Reilly Amangani Resorts AmazonSmile Foundation George & Patricia Amlin Andrew Sabin Family Foundation Clayton Andrews Lyn Andrews Sloane M. Andrews Ankeny Architecture and Design, LLC Andrew & Shawn Ankeny Annie Band Jewelry Robert J. Anslow, Jr. & Marina Marrelli Patricia Antonicelli Jun Arima Eleanor Arnett Vicki L. Arundale Aspens Market Duby & Sally Ausley

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Our Facebook fans submitted many Photos-of-the-Week; some featured on these pages. Top photos, L to R: Great Gray Owl, photo by Mike R. Jackson; Bald Eeagle, photo by Steve Poole; Red-tailed Hawk, photo by Dan from Boise; Great Gray Owl, photo by Emily Coombs; Short-eared Owl, photo by Steve Poole; Osprey, photo by Lori Lewis; American Kestrel, photo by Henry Cadwalader; Great Horned Owl, photo by Connie Wieneke; Northern Saw-whet Owl, photo by Libby Hall; Red-tailed Hawk, photo by Jody Peterson. Inset: Boreal Owl, photo by Annie Ruttle. All images copyrighted.

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Taylor Phillips Phocas Family Foundation James Piccini Picnic The Pilates Place Gail A. Piper Martha Ann Pittard Charles & Janet Plosser Erika Plum Donald Plumley & Susan Marsh Reynolds & Bettie Pomeroy Emily Poole Steve & Carol Poole Poplack Family Clay Preheim & Stephanie Thomas Timothy & Trish Preheim Premier Powder Coating Lisa Lord Price & Paul Clementi Leeann Prichard Luther Propst & Elizabeth Storer Putnam Horsemanship David & Patsy Raaum Sarah Ramirez Bert Raynes Rebecca Janecek Photography Margaret Reek Dawn Rehill James Reilly & Alice Roby Fred & Margie Reimers Jeremy Reisner Richard Remmer Nancy Resor David & Lauren Reus Revolution Indoor Cycling Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce Stine Richvoldsen Travis & Annie Riddell Pete & Judy Riede Robert Righter & Sherry Smith Christine Riker Ripley's Vacuum Center John Roberts & Lynn Fleisher Grace Robertson Steve & Lisa Robertson Paul & Margaret Robinson Paul & Genelle Robishaw Michael Rodgers Ernie Rodriguez William & Carol Rogers Wendy Rominger Monroe & Andrea Rosenthal Laura Roshan Elizabeth Rounding Todd Rounding Hank & Suzanne Rozycki Katie Ruano Leslie Rutledge Randall Rutledge Brandon & Katrina Ryan Colin Rye William Ryerson Andrew Salter & Michele Gammer John & Kathleen Sander

Jonathan Sanders & Sandra Callier Sands Whitewater & Scenic River Trips Bob & Beverly Sands Sarah Tams Artisan Jewelry Pamela Saulnier David Saurman Scandia Home Frank & Judy Scarborough Diane Schafer Robin Schafer Dr. George Schaller & Kay Schaller Stuart Scheinholtz Brian & Maggie Schilling Sandra Schlesinger Harvey & Mary Schmidt Jonathan C. Schneider Kevin & Catherine Schneider Bill & Cheryl Schwartz Scully Family Don & Barbara Seale Tina Seay Josh Seibel Serenity Salon Paul Seymour Landon & Colleen Shanafelt Steve & Sonja Sharkey Shaw Family Hayden Shea Nancy Shea Stephan Shearer Florence Shepard Shepherds A. Family Foundation Mandy Shervin Michael Short Jake & Donna Shreck Dick & Sandy Shuptrine Barry & Priscilla Sibson Sue Siegel Silver and Stone Originals Robert Silverman Benj Sinclair Roberta Singal Skinny Skis Rachel Skolnick Sanford & Carol Slobin Ann Smith Emily Smith Garnett A. Smith Family Foundation Gillian Smith Kathy Smith Randy & Dorie Smith Roger, Creel, Elsa Smith & Margaret Creel Wink Smith Luci Smoak Snake River Roasting Company Margot Snowdon William Sollee Kent Spence Austin & Suzanne Spitzer

Sprague Family Jim, Kim & Wilton Springer Jane Squires Fred & Jeanie Staehr Stagecoach Bar Stained Glass Sundays Nadia Stanfield The STARR Fund Norm & Carrie Starr Staryk Family James & Michele Steckelberg Martha Steeves Bobby & Mimi Stein Andy & Elizabeth Stepanian Martha Stewart Stio Andrew & Kathleen Stirling Stephen Stohlman & Cornelia Bergmann Peter Stoops & Kate Wilkinson Olivia Strano Streetfood at the Stagecoach KO Strohbehn Tom & Pinky Strong Stan & Shelton Styers Steve & Anna Sullivan Deborah Supowit Ronald & Joyce Surdam Gary & Stacy Suskauer Narayani M. Swenning Ann Swidler Karla Swiggum John & Suzanne Synhorst, II Jiajun Tang Justin & Jill Tattersall Peter & Joyce Taub Kevin, Amy & Avery Taylor Tom & Linda Taylor Vicky Temple Zachary Teng & Sarah Hamilton Michael & Jennifer Tennican Allan & Frances Tessler Teton Aviation Center Teton Dermatology Teton Gravity Research Teton Sports Club Teton Toys Teton Troutfitters Bill & Pat Thacker Lawrence Thal & Shannon Troxler Thal Beth Thebaud LaNelle Thomas Marlene Thomas Tony & Davedda Thomas Kelly Thompson Alan & Patricia Thorn Jeffrey & Lisa Thorp Wes & Shirley Timmerman Randy & Kathleen Titsworth Jamie Tower Helen Traugatl & Terry Crisp Gene & Susan Tremblay Trilipiderm Tronox Specialty Alkali

Corporation Francine Tryka Chris Tubby & Deborah Wilson Monika Tucker Bruce & Sandra Tully Marilyn Tully John & Mary Kay Turner Wayne & Polly Turner Turpin Meadow Ranch Twenty Two Home Anya Tyson UAMPS Wally & Aiden Ulrich & Lisa Samford Under the Stairs Club Steve & Amy Unfried Randy & Amy Urick Mike & Carolyn Vale Jeff Van Ee & Nancy Eaton Ann Van Meter M. John & Tiffani VanOrman Michael & Donna Viljak Stephen Vivian Kelsey Volk Vom Fass Jackson Hole Dylan & Catherine Wade Randy & Kristie Wade Claudia Wagner & Don Lebowitz Jeffrey Wainstein Sandy & Polly Wakeman Jane M. Wales Michael & Tana Wall Holly Wallace Michael Wallis Justin & Jessie Walters Mark & Lisa Wan Matthew Wan Melissa Wandursky Brittany Warden William & Kathleen Warner Willy & Abigail Warner Kevin & Amy Warren Meghan Warren John Wasson & Jocelyn Slack Wasson Bill & Teresa Waterman Bruce & Lothlorien Watkins James & Hermione Watkinson Andy Watson & Ann Neumann David & Eva Watson David & Rhonda Watson Nathan Watson Trevor Watson Rob & Joni Weed Michael Wehrle Linda Weil Ben Luigi Weisbeck Charles & Wendy Weiss Gary & Mary Jo Weissman Adriana Anayatzin Wells Christina Wells Stuart & Daphne Wells David & Jane Werner

Westbank Garden Center Westside Wine and Spirits Michael & Kellie Wheeler Whit Press Amanda White White Willow Publishing Raymond White & Bev Boynton Whit & Beth Whitworth Laurel Wicks Erich & Chris Wilbrecht John & Nancy Wilbrecht Wild by Nature Gallery Wildlife Expeditions of Teton Science Schools Alan Willes William E. Weiss Foundation, Inc. Simon & Danielle Williams Wilson Backcountry Sports Wilson Hardware Bill Wilson Kurt & Chris Wimberg Ben Winship & Caroline Herter Wolf Creek Charitable Foundation Steve & June Wolfson Theodore & Jo Ann Wong Wood Family Foundation Meghan Wood Travis & Taylor Woods Jon Woodall Loring Woodman & Melody Lin Charles Woodward Christopher & Holly Wright John Wright & Dana Olson Jason Wright WRJ Design Associates, LTD Kelvin Wu & Elli Bemis Wyoming Balloon Company Michael Yakich Katherine Yamada Robert & Anne Yamins Ellen Yeatman Yippy I-O Candy Company Carlton Young Jackson Alexander Zarse Jessica Zazzava Laurence & Laura Zuckerman Charlotte Zueck

Gifts In Memory Bald Eagle 3.12.16 Baxter the Peregrine Falcon Karen Colclough Lonnie Damon Peg Donaldson Joseph & Lucy Fenolio Alan Goodban Jack B. Lacy, Jr. Liza the Dog Virginia Meyer Stan Michelson Scott Porter Brittney Lauren Powers Max Remmer Nancy Ruf Cathy Smith

PHOTO CREDITS Happy faces abound at Teton Raptor Center's 6th annual RaptorFest. ÂŠ Photos by Kelly Thompson.

** Donors and volunteers who contributed time, talent, financial resources and/or in-kind services and gifts between October 1, 2015 and September 30, 2016 are recognized on this list. Teton Raptor Center regrets any inadvertent omissions or misspellings. Please contact us if you are not properly recognized so we can correct our information on file.

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$25,000

Help us meet the match by using the enclosed donation envelope, or by giving online at

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