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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 2011/2012
Volume 3
Our Mission
Raptors
Teton Raptor Center helps birds of prey through
education, conservation and rehabilitation.
by Emma Detrick
We are a 501(c)(3) non­profit organization of conservation biologists, veterinarians, wildlife rehabilitators, educators and volunteers working to help birds of prey and promote envi­
ronmental health through educational programs, conservation initiatives, medical treatment and rehabilitation.
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Grand wings carry them
through the sky
with a lofty air.
No eyes can see their
true life,
No ear can hear their
proud words,
Only the heart can feel,
the rumbling life,
the royal eyes,
the stunning appearance,
the awe,
Of a raptor.
Only when one is in peace,
surrounded by natural life,
can they soar with the eagle,
with the hawk, with the falcon,
with the owl.
Way up high.
from The World of Raptors 3-D created by Wilson Elementary
School 5th graders and Wild 4 Nature in 2010. This book is a special
collection of 3-D photographs featuring Teton Raptor Center’s
Resident Raptors, complemented with poetry and haiku written
by the students and inspired by birds of prey.
© Photo courtesy of Irene Greenberg/Natural Images
© Photo of Roger Smith with Gus,
a TRC resident Golden Eagle,
by Mel Mann
Board of Directors
Patti Boyd
Dan Forman, D.V.M.
Tom Hill, Treasurer
Christopher Knowlton
Porgy McClelland, Vice­Chair
Ed Opler
Lisa Lord Price
Nancy Shea, Secretary
Roger Smith, Chair
TRC Staff
Laurie Boss, Administrative Associate
Jason Jones, Program Director
Amy Brennan McCarthy, Executive Director
Meghan Warren, Fall Intern
Contact Us
p: 307.203.2551
f: 307.200.6020
e: [email protected]
w: www.tetonraptorcenter.org
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
Dear Friends of Teton Raptor Center,
I recall giving a raptor program to a class of fifth graders a few years ago, with Owly the
Great Horned Owl sitting patiently on my gloved hand. I had just explained that in the entire
western U.S., 26 different species of diurnal raptors exist, including a variety of eagles, hawks
and falcons. In our very own community of Jackson Hole, biologists have counted 17 different
species, 14 of which nest here. This is well over half of all the species found in the West. I went
onto add that there are 18 species of owls in the western U.S., with 13 species observed in Jackson Hole. All well and good, Owly maintained her stoic pose on my fist, and then a hand went
up with a question any conservation educator can only hope for, “Why do all of these different
raptors live where we live, and why do biologists need to count them?”
My reply, “All of these different types of raptors can’t live in the same habitat, and if Jackson Hole has a lot of different raptors, that means we have a lot of different types of habitats, and
these habitats must be connected to one another in some way. So, if anyone ever asks you what
makes Jackson Hole one of the most special places on the entire planet; tell them we live where
there are still a lot of healthy habitats, and all the amazing hawks, eagles, falcons and owls we
see around our home remind us of this every day. Biologists keep track of raptors to better understand their needs and requirements, and to explore how raptors interact with all the things
humans have created in the world, like windows, powerlines, buildings, vehicles, and poisons.
Different raptors can help us be more aware of our surroundings; increase our enjoyment of
the natural world; and hopefully inspire us to learn more about birds of prey.” I felt pretty good
about that response, not perfect, but good enough…and then the same student offered a final
comment, one that I haven’t ever forgotten, “so, raptors are really trying to talk to us all the
time, we just need to listen to them more.” Owly stretched her wings, and I had nothing more to add.
At Teton Raptor Center, we are listening to what raptors are telling us and we need more
people to hear their message. We invite you to join us in the discovery, the wonder and the inspiration provided by these avian messengers. Your financial support and continued participation
are critical to assuring that we grow our unique capacity to inspire learning and understanding
about the natural world.
Warm regards,
Injured Raptor Hotline
307.200.6019
Roger N. Smith
Founder and Board Chair
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Wrapping up an Inspiring Year
As
Advisory Council
Terry W. Campbell, D.V.M.
Len Carlman
Dr. Matthew S. Johnston, VMD, DABVP­Avian
Mark Pokras, D.V.M.
Bert Raynes
Patrick T. Redig, D.V.M.
Kat Taylor
John F. Turner
“Only the Heart Can Feel the Awe of a Raptor”
2011 draws to a close, we reflect on a year that has been filled with growth, connection, momentum, and inspiration. We are pleased to share with you many of the accomplishments,
highlights and moments of 2011 that make us proud to be part of helping birds of prey through education, conservation and rehabilitation. You hold in your hands the third issue of our annual newsletter,
Flight Log. In sixteen pages we have tried to condense the happenings of a year that exceeded all
expectations.
Inside this issue, you will find the story of “Wiegle,” the beautiful bald eagle that made us all
believe in miracles. You will meet three wonderful interns, who each injected great thought and
enthusiasm into our inaugural internship program. You will get an update on the Port-O-Potty Owl
(PoO-PoO) Project, our initiative to help save cavity-nesting owls, as well as our efforts to help
nineteen different species of raptors that came into our care in the past year. And, you can enjoy images from a chilly Father’s Day in June, when we launched our 1st annual RaptorFest, a community
celebration of birds of prey that attracted over 900 people!
We have experienced considerable growth this year, a combination of more birds in need of our
care and more people who care about birds. We took in 50 injured, ill and orphaned birds of prey over
the past year and were able to return 50% of them to the wild (a percentage far above the “industry”
standard). There are few moments more fulfilling in our organization than our “Return to the Wild”
events when an owl, eagle, hawk or falcon gets its second chance at freedom. Perhaps even more impressive are the number of people who have been touched by our programs and events. Participation
rose by 78% this year, allowing us to give nearly 17,000 students of all ages, community members
and visitors from around the world, a unique learning experience through the eyes of birds of prey.
We hope that you will enjoy the stories that inspire our work; explore the statistics that demonstrate the impact of our programs; and embrace our enormous gratitude for the great community of
volunteers, donors, foundations, organizations and businesses that believe in the unique opportunity
we offer people to engage with wild birds of prey.
Again, in the eloquent words of student Emma Detrick, “Only the heart can feel…the awe, of a
raptor.” We invite you to feel that awe, to experience the inspiration, and to be a part of the future at
Teton Raptor Center.
Team TRC wearing our Mountain Khakis. TRC is a proud to be an MK Fund Partner. Bottom: Kristen Ward with Owly. Back row (l­r): Roger Smith, Jason Jones, Lisa Lord Price, Tom Hill, Amy Brennan McCarthy, Nancy Shea, Dr. Dan Forman, and Porgy McClelland. Missing: Patti Boyd, Laurie Boss, Christopher Knowlton, and Ed Opler.
Highlights
of 2011
January
TRC launches internship
program
February
Wiegle returns to the wild,
garnering international
media attention
March
TRC launches a customized
electronic database to track
cases and monitor the care
and feeding of patients and
Resident Raptors.
April
The osprey pair returns to
the W.O.W. nest (and in
June, two chicks hatch!)
May
TRC acquires its first
vehicle, “The
RaptorMobile”
June
Over 900 people attend the
1st annual RAPTORFEST
July
TRC builds an additional
bird chamber, after
reaching the threshold of
our capacity within the
Raptor Barn.
August
PoO-PoO Project is
successfully completed.
September
The Brookover Gallery
hosts “Mocha’s Bash for the
Birds,” a fundraiser for TRC.
Of course, every release of raptor
back to the wild is a huge highlight for us. As of the printing of
this newsletter, we are pleased
to report that we have returned
25 birds of prey to their wild
homes after successful treatment
and rehabilitation at TRC.
Finances
TRC Programming, Operations Continue to Expand
Teton Raptor Center’s revenue for FY 2010
totaled $322,189, with 20% from earned
income. TRC incurred expenses of $250,192.
Our Year in Review
INCOME
Activity heightened in every arena of our organization this year. We now have a skilled and
passionate full-time staff of three, a visionary Board of Directors with nine members, an
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a year-round internship program, expanded volunteer opportunities, more outreach
programming, increased patient load and more species diversity than ever before in our
Raptor Barn. The information below offers you a window into the past year at Teton Raptor
Center, from October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011.
Rehab Review
TRC returned 25 raptors back to the wild after successful treatment and rehabilitation.
ADMISSIONS BY SPECIES
ADMISSIONS BY CAUSE OF INJURY
EXPENSES
ADMISSIONS BY RAPTOR TYPE
REHABILITATION OUTCOMES
Visitation and Participation
TRC enjoyed growth in both website visits
and participation in our on-site and outreach
programs.
Volunteer Hours
TRC Ambassadors donated over 1,500 hours of time and talent to helping care for raptors
in need, keeping the barns and grounds at the Hardeman looking lovely and supporting
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Over half of those hours were spent in our Raptor Barn!
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events
2012
Tours
Save these dates!
January 3rd – June 13th:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
at noon and 2 p.m.
Saturday, June 9th
3rd Annual TRC Volunteer Day
Come out and help TRC get ready
for summer.
June 19th – September 30th:
Tuesday through Thursday
at noon and 2 p.m.
Raptor Basics Training
Sunday, June 17th
RAPTORFEST – Our 2nd annual
fundraiser and community celebration
of birds of prey.
Volunteer training is offered monthly
from January through September.
Check www.tetonraptorcenter.org
for the current training schedule
and get started on the meaningful
path to become a TRC Ambassador.
Friday, September 7th
Mocha’s Bash for the Birds
An evening of fine food, fabulous
art and feathered friends at the
Brookover Gallery in downtown Jackson.
Please call to register for tours and
trainings, 307.203.2551. Tours are also
offered by appointment throughout
the year. TRC is closed on all
federal holidays, but the Injured
Raptor Hotline (307.200.6020)
is available every day of the year.
Saturday, September 8th
Old Bill’s Fun Run
Make this a run for the raptors and join
us on the Town Square for an incredible
fundraiser organized by the
Community Foundation of
Jackson Hole.
TRC is quickly adding more events and programs to the 2012 calendar, please visit our
website at www.tetonraptorcenter.org for the most current calendar listings. And, become
a fan of Teton Raptor Center on FACEBOOK to be the first to know about all the latest
happenings at Teton Raptor Center, including rehab updates and raptor releases.
A Boreal Owl trapped in the pit of a vault toilet. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Forest Service.
The PoO-PoO
Project
The Port-O-Potty Owl Project (PoOPoO, for short) began in 2010, after
Teton Raptor Center received reports
from regional resource managers about
small owls trapped in vault toilets.
Attracted by dark ventilation pipes,
small, cavity-nesting owls enter the
pipes looking for a nesting site or a
place to store food and subsequently can
become entrapped in the waste below.
With a grant from 1% for the Tetons,
Teton Raptor Center purchased screen
vent covers to cap ventilation pipes
on vault toilets on surrounding public
lands. During the summer, volunteers
from Macy’s Services, a septic services
company based in Jackson, donated their
time to install 44 screens throughout
Grand Teton National Park. Teton Raptor
Center volunteers successfully covered
53 ventilation pipes, including nearly
every vault toilet in the Teton County
Districts of Targhee National Forest and
Bridger-Teton National Forest. With
these combined efforts, 100 ventilation
pipe screens have been installed and will
prevent small owls from entering and
dying within vault toilets in our region,
but there are still thousands of vault
toilets across the country that remain
open and dangerous to owls. With your
help we look forward to expanding the
PoO-PoO Project to other regions and
helping to save more owls.
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Teton Raptor Center’s Story­of­the­Year “Wiegle”—The Miracle Window Eagle
It’s
Photo­of­the­Year
Avian Art Inspires
Photos
Top left: Red­tailed Hawk
feeding chicks at a nest near Naf, Idaho. Photo by David Bowers.
View David’s images at: www.davidbowers
photography.com
Top right: Wiegle just after impact with the semi­
truck. Ben Wright photo.
Bottom: Gyrfalcon, painting by Luna Wasson
We are very fortunate that so many people choose to share
their avian images with us as part of our website’s Photo-of-theWeek gallery. Sometimes we get striking poses of our Resident
Raptors—Owly, Ruby and Gus. Occasionally, we get an image of
a species not found in our region, or perhaps not even on our continent. Often we get those special moments captured in the wilds
of someone’s backyard, when they have a fortunate raptor visitation just outside their window. Each image represents a unique
encounter with birds of prey, giving all of us an opportunity to
deepen our understanding and appreciation for these remarkable
raptors.
We received many stunning photos this year, but one in particular stood apart to me. Somewhere along his drive back from
the City of Rocks last spring, mountain guide and photographer
David Bowers spotted the nest of a Red-tailed Hawk. Inside the
nest he observed three chicks. He took a number of captivating
photographs of this Red-tailed family, but this one left me in awe.
In this moment, David captures the fresh spirit of new life, subtly
highlighted by the chick’s crown of delicate feathers illuminated
by the setting sun. Yet, the wonder of new life is juxtaposed with
the stark and raw reality of the adult bringing in its latest capture,
showcasing the great cycle of life and giving us an unforgettable
image of what it means to be a bird of prey. Thank you to David
and to everyone who inspired us with their photos and artwork
this year!
—Amy Brennan McCarthy, Executive Director
Send us your raptor story
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Teton Raptor Center is always interested in learning about your
observations of raptors in the wild. If you would like to submit
a Photo-of-the-Week for our website, please send it to raptors@
tetonraptorcenter.org.
human nature to want to root for
the underdog. It is a completely
illogical tendency. Why place our emotional lot with the side that, by all manner
of measuring odds, should lose? I see this
seemingly illogical human trait as one of
the few that really defines our humanity. It
means that we have hope— hope down to
our illogical center—our soul. At our core,
we want to believe that success against the
odds is possible and worth the effort. The
sad truth is that, statistically speaking, the
odds are usually right. As such, we need
periodic, real-life, reminders that the odds
can be beaten and the underdog can come
out on top. During 2011, there was one rehabilitation case that stands out in my mind as
truly embodying the most inspirational and
rewarding qualities of our work as raptor rehabilitators. The underdog in this story is a
bald eagle that defied the odds of survival
after a traumatic and unfortunate collision
with a semi-truck.
This female bald eagle, affectionately
nicknamed “Wiegle” (short for “window eagle”), was struck by a semi-truck near Bear
Lake, Idaho, on January 14, 2011. Sometimes raptors survive after being struck by
cars because they receive just a glancing
blow that causes very little injury. That
was not the case with this eagle. Truck driver Ben Wright was driving 65 m.p.h. when
this eagle took flight off of a roadkill deer,
struck his windshield, and ended up more on
the inside of the cab than the outside. Wiegle
came to a stop with her head and one wing
on Ben’s steering wheel, still conscious and
calling out loudly. You can imagine the tension in the cab at that point. Somehow, Ben
was able to safely bring the truck to a stop
on the side of the highway. After he stopped,
Ben took a couple pictures with his cell
phone before attempting to extricate the
eagle from his dash. I don’t think that most
people could truly envision the cab scene in
their mind’s eye from a verbal description.
It’s only
because of the
pictures that Ben
captured that I was
able to experience
some of the emotion
associated with this
moment.
After Wiegel was contained, Idaho Fish and Game
contacted Teton Raptor Center to
arrange a quick transfer to our facility
in Wilson, Wyoming. When I first saw the
eagle in the transport crate at our center, she was
alert but laying down. After hearing the short version of the accident, my heart sank. I knew the odds. The
chances of any bird being releasable after such an impact
are very, very slim. As I peered into the kennel, her attempts to
stand and move her wings where uncoordinated and unsuccessful.
TRC Program
Director Jason Jones
returns “Wiegle” to
the wild near Bear Lake, Idaho. Brent Bunn photo.
flight
conditioning.
She progressed
amazingly fast and
appeared to be capable of sustained flight within three weeks.
It was now time to make preparations for her release. Idaho Fish
She had the will to move but not the ability. I removed her and care- and Game chose a release site near Bear Lake, Idaho. This location
fully placed her on a table. Just as I began the physical exam she started was chosen because it was close to the area she had occupied before
to expel blood from her trachea. This indicated some type of internal the accident. Being released in familiar territory could give her an
trauma, likely a pulmonary rupture, which caused bleeding into her re- advantage when it came to finding her first few meals on her own.
spiratory system. Such severe internal issues are incredibly difficult to She was released on February 25, 2011, in the company of many suptreat because restraint for treatment could possibly kill the bird. Again, porters. It was quite an event for several community members and
the odds directed my mind to a grim and looming end based on the for those involved in the rescue and treatment of this eagle. Wiegle’s
symptoms. In consultation with Dr. Dan Forman, Teton Raptor Center’s success story was published in news articles across the U.S., and
veterinarian and board member, we decided the best treatment option even as far away as England and New Zealand. Beyond merely suravailable was to just leave her in a chamber and try to provide her with viving the encounter, the fact that this eagle was ultimately brought
supportive care. Dan did note early on the strong-willed nature of this back into a condition where she was able to have a second chance at
eagle. In the end, Dan attributed this will to survive as a factor in her life in the wild, is thoroughly astonishing. This eagle’s unexpected,
nay miraculous, recovery illustrates the sheer will possessed by these
ultimate recovery. I have to agree.
Her recovery was steady from the first week. She began eating wild creatures to survive and go onward (and upward). This eagle
almost immediately and standing on her own a few days later. After ten was also my personal reminder that rooting for the underdog is worth
days we decided to attempt another physical exam. Amazingly, we did the effort.
—Jason Jones, Program Director
not find fractures of any large bones. The next stage of rehab, physical therapy and pre-release conditioning, started about a month after
admittance. At this stage, “strong-willed” transformed quickly into To view the Assignment Earth video story of Wiegle, please visit:
“downright mean” each time she had to be taken from her chamber for www.tetonraptorcenter.org/videos
“This eagle was my personal reminder that
rooting for the underdog is worth the effort.”
—Jason Jones
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Founding Sponsors
Lazy Moose Ranch Graham 4
Spring Creek Ranch RaptorFest Event Committee
Patti Boyd | Tina Close Leslie Goodyear | Kimberly Hall
Deb Allen Keenan | Patty Lummis
Laura Opler | Lisa Lord Price
Nancy Shea
Sponsors and Raffle Donors
A.J. De Rosa’s Wooden Boat River Tours
Annie Band Jewelry
Bank of Jackson Hole
Capsicum Pro Audio & Visual
Carney Logan Burke Architects
Chippy’s Kitchen
David Bowers Photography
Eagle Eye Photography
Florence McCall Photography
Grand Teton Adventure Co.
Grand Teton Association
Great Northern Coffee Company
Grizzly Country Wildlife Adventures
Irene Greenberg/Natural Images
Jack Dennis Sports on the Square
JH Paragliding
JH Wildlife Film Festival
High Country Linens | MADE
Master’s Studio | McDonald’s Mercedes Huff & Associates
Moo’s Gourmet Ice Cream
Mountain Khakis | O Loves M
Laura and Ed Opler Pearl Street Bagels | Quiznos
Bert Raynes | Rising Sage Café
Carole­Malia Schneider Roger Smith | Snake River Brewing
Snake River Orthopedics
START Bus | Teton Rental
Teton Science Schools’ Wildlife Expeditions
The Valley Bookstore
White Willow Publishing
Wild by Nature/
Henry Holdsworth
Wyoming Balloon Company
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Father’s Day was truly for the birds this year, when Teton Raptor Center presented the 1st
annual RaptorFest. We awoke to a cool, drizzly morning on Sunday, June 19th, 2011 and were
admittedly a bit discouraged by the weather conditions, wondering if anyone would come to our
inaugural community celebration of birds of prey. Well, the skies brightened in the midst of the
afternoon and over 900 people biked, strolled and rode the START Bus to take part in all the fun
and feather-filled festivity.
People of all ages enjoyed face painting, art activities, flighted raptor demonstrations, and
two performances by the Wind River Dancers, a Native American dance troupe from the Wind
River Reservation. Attendees were also delighted by the music of Peter Keenan, John Carney,
Hank Phibbs, Terry Bart, Zach Freidhof and Teton Raptor Center’s own Laurie Boss.
In addition to being a harbinger of summer for Teton Raptor Center and the community, RaptorFest was an opportunity to raise funds to support TRC’s education, conservation and rehabilitation programs. The Remarkable Raptor Raffle
featured a dozen flight-themed and bird-inspired raffle
packages highlighted with very special experiences,
including a hot-air balloon ride with Wyoming Balloon Company,
a bird-watching float trip for two with A.J. DeRosa’s Wooden Boat
River Tours, a private tour of Yellowstone National Park with Grand
Teton Adventure Company, a birding morning with TRC’s founder
and biologist Roger Smith, and lunch catered by Chippy’s Kitchen
with Jackson Hole’s favorite birder, Bert Raynes, and much more.
The spirit of community was vibrant and electric, launching
Teton Raptor Center into a summer of heightened activity, with
more tours and programs and more birds in need of our care than
ever before. Although we consider every day a good day to celebrate birds of prey, we will be honoring their important role in our
ecosystem at the 2nd annual RaptorFest on Sunday, June 17th, 2012
with a another festive and educational afternoon of music, dance,
art, story and science. We hope you’ll join us!
Save the date!
2012
raptorfest
Father’s Day, June 17th
Photos:
Opposite page: Leslie Goodyear with an American Kestrel. This page, top to bottom: Guests at the inaugural RaptorFest are “wowed” by birds in flight.
Kids (and adults) make happy faces in the Owl & the Egg. The Wind River Dancers performed before an appreciative crowd.TRC Board member Porgy McClelland with Gus. RaptorFest photos courtesy of Mack Menden­
hall and Ernie Rodriguez.
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Mary Lohuis and Carole­Malia Schneider honored, John Drew named “Golden Owl”
Kristen Ward, Megan Dunn, Meghan Warren Intern at Center
Teton Raptor Center Selects Ambassadors-of-the-Year
Internships Underway at TRC
Teton Raptor Center received an enormous amount of
assistance in 2011 from our TRC Ambassadors, who collectively invested over 1,500 hours—supporting us in every
aspect of our work, from cleaning chambers, preparing food,
and monitoring birds to stamping envelopes, planting flowers, mowing the lawn and painting the barn. Our ambassadors
At the beginning of the year, Teton Raptor Center launched our first comprehensive internship program, giving interns training, mentorship and experience in
the areas of non-profit management, operations and leadership; live raptor care
and handling; stewardship of buildings and grounds on an historic property; event
management and communications; and interpretation and education for students
of all ages.
The first person to embark on this multi-month experience was Kristen Ward.
Kristen joined our team in late January and enthusiastically stuck with us through
the end of June (which included RaptorFest). Kristen came with a desire to pursue a
career in caring for captive wildlife for public education and wildlife conservation.
She earned a B.S. from Humboldt State University in Wildlife Conservation
Biology, as well as an Associate of Science in the Zoo Animal Technology program
at Santa Fe College in Florida. While Kristen’s academic background offered a
great foundation for the additional hands-on learning we shared with her here
at Teton Raptor Center, it was really Kristen’s willingness to
help whenever and wherever needed that won everyone over.
Whether the task was last-minute assembly of gift baskets for
the “Remarkable Raptor Raffle” at RaptorFest or weekend
trips to the veterinarian when an injured raptor was in need of
our care, Kristen was eager and enthusiastic to help. Since her
departure as an intern, we have welcomed Kristen back as one
of our most passionate volunteers.
Kristen Ward
Overlapping with Kristen during the spring and summer was
our first-ever residential intern, Megan Dunn. Megan arrived
on a wintry day in mid-May and dove right into coordinating
over 70 volunteers for RaptorFest. In addition to her exceptional
event support, Megan quickly drew on her academic program as
a soon-to-be senior at Lees McCrae College in western North
Carolina, to help in our Raptor Barn. Megan is pursuing a B.S. in
Wildlife Biology with a concentration in Wildlife Rehabilitation.
Her goal is to one day open up her own wildlife rehabilitation Megan Dunn
center.
Presently, Teton Raptor Center is thrilled to have Meghan Warren as our fall/
winter intern. We were fortunate to get to know Meghan during the summer of
2010, when she took our Raptor Basics training class and became a regular volunteer
in the Raptor Barn. Meghan graduated from Willamette University in May with a
B.A. in Biology and shortly thereafter began a field internship with Teton Raptor
Center to support our nest monitoring surveys. Meghan is a delightful presence here
at the Center. If you join us for a tour this winter, we hope you’ll have a chance to
meet her.
I am thrilled to have been honored at the Appreciation
Night. Teton Raptor Center is a wonderful organization,
mission and people alike. I am proud to be part of it.
– Mary Lohuis, Co-Ambassador-of-the-Year 2011
also greet guests, deliver programs, and staff events (especially RaptorFest, which was successful in large part due to the
373 volunteer hours contributed). We are deeply indebted to
everyone who made a difference by donating their time and
talent to keep the birds and our organization healthy and vibrant.
Two individuals made exceptional contributions to our efforts. On
a gorgeous and warm September evening, we celebrated volunteers
Mary Lohuis and Carole-Malia Schneider at our 2nd annual Ambassador Appreciation Night. Working with Program Director Jason
Jones, both of these amazing women
grew their experience as raptor
handlers, caregivers and
educators.
They have used that
knowledge and experience to mentor new
volunteers, helping
us deepen our team
of ambassadors. In
addition to their
work in the Raptor Barn, Mary and Carole-Malia made invaluable
contributions outside of the barn. Carole-Malia brings the gift of
“flower-magic” to the Hardeman each spring, sprucing up our home
with an abundance of flourishing flowerpots that create an inviting
space to greet thousands of summer visitors. Mary took to the field,
climbing atop vault toilets throughout the Snake River Canyon as
part of our PoO-PoO Project, as well as making curtains for the
Raptor Barn.
With so many wonderful, committed and
helpful volunteers, we found it challenging to just recognize two people, so we
introduced the “Golden Owl Award.”
No, this is not a new raptor species,
but it is a special recognition for
one of our volunteers who
took the initiative to assure
John Drew
that our lawn was always
trimmed, that the intern loft had a fresh coat of
paint and that anything we didn’t quite have
time to do got done. Congratulations to John
Drew for being our Golden Owl of 2011.
We are always looking for additional
TRC Ambassadors. We invite you to discover the opportunities that await you to
be part of a very special organization.
Please visit our website or give us a call
to learn more.
Left: Co­Ambassador­of­the­Year Carole­
Malia holds Gus, a TRC Resident Raptor.
2012 Internship Opportunities
To learn more about engaging in a raptor­inspired intern experience, please visit: www.tetonraptorcenter.org/internships
Meghan Warren with Animal Planet’s Jeff Corwin. Meet Meghan Warren
As an intern for the Teton Raptor Center, my typical day includes caring for the rehab birds, participating in educa­
tion programs, and working on conserva­
tion projects. I have now had extensive experience in each of the Raptor Cen­
ter’s three main facets, allowing me to develop my personal career goals and contribute to work I really believe in. I have always been interested in wildlife biology and veterinary medicine and as an intern at Teton Raptor Center, I was able to meet and learn from Dr. Mark Pokras, the head wildlife veterinarian at Tufts University (and one of TRC’s Advisory Council members). I also participated in a program with Jeff Corwin, a wildlife biologist with wildlife shows on Animal Planet, and a hero of mine since child­
hood. This internship has exposed me to interesting and passionate people and has advanced my knowledge of the inner­workings of a non­profit organiza­
tion, veterinary care, and conservation. My time here has been one of the most valued and fun experiences of my life and I feel incredibly lucky that I was giv­
en the opportunity. I hope to take what I have learned at the Teton Raptor Center and pursue a career in a related field. Maybe, someday, I will come back with a veterinary degree and help out again! —Meghan Warren
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Thanks for giving a hoot!
Teton Raptor Center would like to thank the many individuals, 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.*
Mark Abetz
James Ablondi
Armond Acri
David Adams
Stephen & Sara
Adamson
Bob & Fraida Aland
Albertsons
Joe Albright &
Marcia Kunstel
Lisa Albright
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Charles & Brenda Allen
Donald Allen
Robert Allen & Sydney Smith
Don & Ann Alsted
Jim & Emily Ambler
Ana’s Grand Excursions/
Ana Rode
Robert & Mila Anderson
Anonymous
Barbara Arnett
Charles & Vickie Atwater
Avalanche Canyon Foundation/
Brent & Karen Backman
Sama Avant
Axis Gymnastics & Sports
Academy
Mickey Babcock
Leslie Ballinger in honor
of Lisa Wan
Matthew & Holly Balogh
Annie Band Jewelry
Bank of Jackson Hole
Terry Bart
Thomas Bartlett
Reba Bass
Amanda Bauer
Joe & Gainor Bennett
Petie Bennett
in memory of Med Bennett
Winslow & Andrea Bent
Thomas & Kathleen Beres
Debby Bergh
Dan & Karin Bergum
Kent & Pegi Bernard
Yvette Betancourt & Eric Verster
Andrea Billingsley
Katie Blann
Barbara Blase
Virgil & Laurie Boss
David Bowers Photography
Patti Boyd
Patti Boyd in memory of
Boyd R. Jefferis
Philip Bredesen & Andrea Conte
Robert & Lucy Taylor Bremner
in honor of Nancy Taylor &
Bobby Hughes
Bob Bressler
Briar Rose
Patricia R. Brice in honor of
Rick & Kristin Brice
Rick & Kristin Brice
Claudine Britton
Brookover Gallery
The Brooks Foundation/
Anthony & Linda Brooks
Clark & Susan Brooks
Erin Browning
The Bunnery
Frank, Bonnie & Jack Burgess
Kenneth & Janie Burrow
Dennis & Marian Butcher
Martin Byrne
The Cadillac Grille
Rose Caiazzo
Royce & Patricia Caldwell
Terry Campbell, D.V.M.
Capsicum Pro Audio
Len Carlman
Lycia M. Carmody
Carney Logan Burke Architects
Elaine & John Carney
Keith Carpenter
Lawrence & Patricia Chapman
Liz Cheney
Carol Chesney & Leila Sandlin
Chippy’s Kitchen
Amanda Chisholm
Yvon & Malinda Chouinard
Frances Clark
Tina Close
Marc Cohen &
Lyn MacEwen Cohen
James & Karen Coleman
Dirk & Jennifer Collins
Kristen Combs
Community Foundation of
Jackson Hole
Valerie Conger
Cony Corporation
Anne Z. Coskey in honor of
Liz & Mark Spradling &
Roger Smith
Kevin Coughlan
Charlie Craighead
Crane Creek Graphics
Kim Crosby
Thomas L. & Carol-Ann Crow
Fund of the Community
Foundation of Jackson Hole
Cumming Foundation
Matt & Cindy Daly
Meg Daly
Mitch Dann
Hubert Davis
Timothy T. Day Foundation/
Tim & Sandy Day
Eric & Anne Delahaye
E. John DelMonte
A.J. DeRosa’s Wooden Boat
River Tours
Susan Detweiler
Carl Detwyler &
Catherine Smith
Ted & Addie Donnan
Jody Donnelly
Dornan’s
Sam Dowd
Bolton Drackett
Phyllis Drake
Sarah Drake
John & Susan Drew
Megan Dunn
Paul, Pauline & Trey Dykeman
Eagle Eye Photography/
Bradley Sullivan
EganWood Family Foundation/
Bill & Pauline Egan
Gary & Syd Elliott
Dennis Emory & Liza the dog
Cece English
William & Sarah Farish
The Fazzio Family Foundation
Mark & Marcie Feldman
F. Blaine & Marion Fife
Cynthia Fischer
Francine Fleming
James & Astrid Flood
JuliAnne Forrest
Scott Fossel
Deborah Fox
Amy Fradley
Don & Maryellen Frank
Nancy Freeman
Vicki Friedhof
Zach Friedhof
Are & Lisa Friesecke
John & Lou Furrer
Gail Fustos
Jane Gallie
Mary Gerty
Maggie Gibson
Rob & Chris Girvin
Jay Glass
David & Joan Goldfarb
John & Carol Gonnella
John & Edna Good
Leslie Goodyear
Graham 4 in memory of
Boyd R. Jefferis
Graham 4/Bob Graham,
Karen Terra, Matt Faupel,
Julie Faupel
John & Linda Graham
Grand Teton Adventure Co.
Grand Teton Association
The Great Northern Coffee Co.
Leslie Mapes
Hunter Marrow & Tracy Blue
John & Adrienne Mars
Linda Mars
Lenny & Laura Martin
Master’s Studio
Leslie Mattson
The Maurer Family in honor
of Robert E. Strawbridge, III
Tom & Gail Maxwell
Florence McCall Photography
Forrest & Amy McCarthy
Sandra McCarthy
Liz McCarty
Duncan & Harriett McClelland
Porgy McClelland
Nate McClennen &
Rachel Wigglesworth
Bonnie McCormick
McDonald’s of Jackson Hole
What a treat to watch the different raptors
Bernard McHugh
in action and see them up close. They are
John & Pauline McIntosh
so magnificent and majestic. Teton Raptor
Nancy McLaughlin
Center—thank you for bringing us one of
David Mecartney &
the highlights of our week!”
Kelly Cornell Mecartney
Rick Meier &
—Mimi Slaughter
Susan Eriksen-Meier
Michelle Melehes
Mike & Trisha Lavin
Moe & Irene Mellion
Kit Hughes
The Lazy Moose Ranch/
Mack & Katie Mendenhall
Paula Hughes
Robin & Cherrie Siegfried
Mike & Linda Merigliano
Ikonik
Mr. & Mrs. Frank P. Lee in honor Rich Mickle
Robert B. Jack
of Liz & Mark Spradling
Ellen Miille
Jack Dennis Sports on the Square
Phil & Heidi Leeds
Marc & Marian Milgram
Jackson Hole Bird Club
Jeremy & Acacia Minor
Jackson Hole Community School Judy Legg
Ellie Levins
Carol Mongeluzzi
Jackson Hole Paragliding
Michelle Linville
Christopher Mooney
Jackson Hole Wildlife Film
Jack & Jodi Livingood
Bob & Leanne Moore
Festival
Mary Lohuis
Moo’s Gourmet Ice Cream
James Family Foundation
LOR Foundation
Patricia Moran
Ron & Sandy Jarman
Jillian Loury
Kathleen Morell
Jennifer Jensen
James Lummis
Susan Mortensen
Toren Johnson
John & Patty Lummis
Mountain Khakis
Matthew Johnston, VMD
Andy & Clark MacKenzie
The Mountaineer in memory of
Jason & Pons Jones
through the Community
George K. McClelland
Lindsay Jones
Foundation of Jackson Hole
MRB Foundation
Weldon Jones
David & Deborah MacKenzie
Martha Muckleroy
Heidi Jost
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas MacMahon Chuck & Betty Mulcahy
Peter & Deb Keenan
Lawrence & Donna Maddox
Kevin Mullen
Kehr Levy Fund/Ryan Levy
in honor of Liz & Mark
William Mulligan &
Kierra Kent
Spradling
Kim Kernan
Pat Kent
MADE
David & Christine Murdoch
John Kerr
Barbara Magin
Alexander & Joohee Muromcew
Charlotte Kidd
The Malcom Family
continued on page 14
Fred & Susan Kingwill
Jake Hershberger
High Country Linen
Tom, Jane, Maggie & Ellie Hill
Marc & Anise Morrow
Richard & Karen Hobbins
William & Mary Ann Holmes
Mandy Horne
David & Missy Hoster
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Howe
Elizabeth Howell
Tom & Linda Howell
A.C. & Penney Hubbard
Foundation
Eric Huber
Mercedes Huff & Associates
Hughes Fund
Bobby Hughes
Deborah Kisling
Karen Kling
Bill Klyn
Christopher & Pippa Knowlton
Kraig Kobert
Louise Koegler
Jack Koehler, Katie Koehler &
Kris Simpson
Tom & Jennifer Kohlardt
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kramer
Marge Kudar
Carla Kussner
Ted & Beedee Ladd
Frances Latham
Dr. M. Christine Laughery
B. A. Lauterbach
Steve Laven
Erin Greenlee
Jefferson & Terri Gregory
Grizzly Country Wildlife
Adventures
Stacey Grohne
Steve Grossman & Jill Baldauf
Ground Up Fund
Ralph & Louise Haberfeld
Kenny Hadden
Maggie Hagen
Roald, Audrey, Annabel,
Tomi & Grant Hagen
Dick Hall
Kimberly Hall
Libby Hall
Mike & Francesca Hammer
Ben Hammond & Lisa Johnson
Paul Hansen & Kay Stratman
John & Carol Harkness
George & Suzanne Harris
Ann Harvey
Jennifer Hays
Bruce Hayse
Heal Associates/
Tim O’Donoghue
Anna Hebard
Hess Carlman &
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D’Amours, LLC
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Supporters
Donald & Diane Sherman
continued from page 13
Barry & Priscilla Sibson
Skinny Skis, Patagonia &
Agnieszka Murphy
Lisa Lord Price
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
National Trust for Historic
Stevie & Wyatt Priceless
Richard & Carol Skjerven
Preservation
Foundation
Cody Sloan
Natural Images/
Quiznos Subs
Garnett A. Smith Family
Irene Greenberg
David & Patsy Raaum
Foundation
Bill & Mary Neal
Tim Rammell
Gray Smith
Andy & Danna Nehrbas
Bert Raynes
Jason & Michelle Smith
Kent & Ann Nelson
Al & Susan Read in memory
Jeffrey Smith
Bill & Nancy Newcomb
of Wister, the
Richard Smith
Rod & Anne Newcomb
Uber-Mountain-Mutt
Roger, Creel, & Elsa Smith
Newton Foundation Donor
Patrick Redig, D.V.M.
& Margaret Creel
Advised Fund of the
Reel Deal Anglers
Snake River Brewing/
Community Foundation of
Skyler Reep
Tim Harland
Jackson Hole
Fred & Margie Reimers
Snake River Orthopedics, P.C.
Nickel Designs/Nancy Resor
Mary Lee Renken
George & Kay Northup
Bill Resor & Story Clark Resor Robyn Snyder
Spring Creek Animal Hospital/
Krista Novak
Chuck & Nancy Resor
Dan & MJ Forman
Erin Nye
Lauren Ritchey
Jim & Kim Springer
Lucy Nystrom
John Ricketts & Peggy Currin
Wilton Springer
OLovesM/Merle O’Brien
Ridgway Elementary School
Jane Squires
David O’Connor &
Student Council
Fred & Jeanie Staehr
Lona Williams
Larry Rieser
John & Jenni Stark
Keith Ohnmeis
Robert Righter & Sherry Smith
STARR FUND
Clarence Olmstead &
Rising Sage Café/
START Bus
Kathleen Heenan
Tom Henninger
Bobby & Mimi Stein
Greg Olson
Steve & Lisa Robertson
Walt & Kristen Omlor
G. Paul & V. Margaret Robinson Thomas Stoner
Peter Stoops & Kate Wilkinson
Patty O’Neil
Peter & Katherine Roby
Robert E. Strawbridge, III
George & Abby O’Neill
Rocky & Larrie Rockwell
R. Scott & Gloria Stuart
Ed & Laura Opler
Ernie Rodriguez
Mark Sullivan
Gilman & Marge Ordway
Wendy Rominger
Steve & Anna Sullivan
Pampe System Works LLC/
Roscoe Co./Jim Roscoe
Jo Suomala
Richard & Jill Pampe
& Jane Baldwin
Deborah Supowit
Biba & Jon Parker Foundation
Rusty & Deedie Rose
Dave & Barb
Roxann Parran
Monroe & Andrea Rosenthal
Diane Sweatt
Kevin, Mary, & Hailey Patno
Richard & Sally Rosenthal
Karli Swenson
Tom Patricelli
Lisa Rullman
Kat Taylor
Pearl Street Bagels
Val & Kym Rupeiks
Allan & Frances Tessler
James Peck &
Paul & Ann Ruttle
Teton Rental Center
Karen Youngblood
Lara Ryan
Lawrence Thal &
Millie Peck
Philip Salz
Shannon Troxler Thal
Lisa Peltier
John & Kathleen Sander
Tenley Thompson
Arturo Peralta-Ramos
Joe & Ellen Sanford
Cynda Peralta-Ramos
Helen & Harry Saul Foundation Thursday Roundtable Fund of
the Community Foundation
Grady Perkins
Inc./Julian & Anita Saul
of Jackson Hole
Hank Phibbs & Leslie Petersen
Frank & Judy Scarborough
Evan Toal
Peter Pilafian
Joey & Kristi Schaeffer
TomKat Charitable Trust
Martha Ann Pittard
Carl & Judie Schmidlapp
Town of Jackson
Mark Pokras, D.V.M.
Carole-Malia Schneider
Stan & Barbara Trachtenberg
Gloria Polis
Walter & Deborah Schobel
David Trautenberg
Reynolds & Bettie Pomeroy
Rob Schulz
Nate Trautenberg
Emily Poole
Craig & Carol Schwender
Tremblay Family Foundation
Steve & Carol Poole
Mitzi Sealander
Chris Tubby & Deborah Wilson
Marsh & Susan Potterton
Hayden Shea
John & Mary Kay Turner
Alexander Power
Nancy Shea
Anya Tyson
Jacqueline Pratt
Dr. Florence Shepard
Steve & Amy Unfried
Mike & Carolyn Vale
Crista Valentino
Valley Bookstore
Kirsten Verster
Doug Vogel & Evie Lewis
John & Barbara Vogelstein
Margot Flagg Von Gontard
Polly & Sandy Wakeman
Michael & Tana Wall
James Walter
Lisa Wan
Kristen Ward
Mike & Charlya Ward
William & Deborah Ward
Meghan Warren
Mr. & Mrs. John C. Wasson
Luna Wasson
Bill & Teresa Waterman
Nancy Weeks
Ray Weinmann
Mary K. Weiss Foundation
Pamela Weiss, CPA
William E. Weiss Foundation
Pieter & Alexandra Wernink
West Geauga High School
Susan White
White Willow Publishing/
Becky Woods Bloom
John & Suzanne Whitmore
Ken & Alice Whittington
Connie Wieneke
Erich & Chris Wilbrecht
John & Nancy Wilbrecht
Wild by Nature/
Henry Holdsworth
Wildlife Expeditions of
Teton Science Schools
Brad & Norma Willard
Kirby & Stephanie Williams
Scott & Shawnie Williams
Wilson Elementary School
Wilson Hardware
Kurt & Chris Wimberg
Wendy Wolff
Bella Wood
Loring Woodman &
Melody Lin
Charles Woodward
David & Susan Work
Christopher Wright
John Wright & Dana Olson
Wyoming Balloon Company
Wyoming Land Trust
Wyoming State Historic
Preservation Office/ Historic
Architecture Assistance Fund
A. A. & Lyudmila Zvegintzov
*Donors and volunteers who contributed time, talent, financial resources, and in­kind services and gifts between November 1, 2010 and September 30, 2011 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. Photo credits: Photos on pages 12­14 were contributed by Mack Mendenhall, Ernie Rodriguez and Irene Greenberg/Natural Images.
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Teton Raptor Center Store
Teton Raptor Center added the iraptor shirt to our shelves this year, as well as
new books and cards. Check out our merchandise on-line or stop by our office
to pick up some raptor-inspired gifts for the holidays, special occasions or as
a special treat just for you. Some of our most popular items:
Hat or Visor (100% cotton, khaki with embroidered TRC logo) ............................... $20
T­shirt (100% organic cotton, barn red) ...................................................................... $20
Sizes: Men’s S- XXL
Women’s S-XL (women’s is a slim fit, runs small)
iraptor Long­Sleeve shirt (100% cotton long-sleeve t-shirt by The Duck Co. in steel
blue with an exclusive iraptor design including ieagle, ihawk, ifalcon and iowl.
Kids’ Sizes: XS-L ............................................................................................ $20
Adult Sizes S-XL ............................................................................................. $25
Set of Raptor Notecards by Crane Creek Graphics (set of 12) ....................... $15
Books by Bert Raynes Birds of Grand Teton National Park ................................................................$8.50
92 pages, includes bird checklist and beautiful color photographs
Birds of Sage and Scree ........................................................................................ $25
Text by Bert Raynes and original paintings by Greg McHuron. 60 pages,
with 25 original paintings, softcover edition. All copies in TRC’s Bookstore are signed by the author and the artist.
All prices include Wyoming sales tax. TRC accepts MasterCard, Visa, and
Discover as well as cash or check. All book purchases come with a free TRC
bookmark!
A purchase at the Teton Raptor Center Store helps us soar!
THE BIRDER’S BOOKSHELF
Raptors of the West. By Kate Davis. Photographs by Rob Palmer, Nick Dunlop and Kate Davis. 224 pages, $30.
Raptors of the West is a glorious photographic ode to the 44 birds of prey that roam the skies of the American West. While the 400­plus stunning photographs are enough to set this book apart on their own, Davis’s informative and entertaining text completes the picture.
“The images in this collection will excite your imagination, edify you, and hold you enraptured as you view your western raptors in their natural landscape.” —Tom Cade, founder of the Peregrine Fund and author of Falcons of the World.
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www.tetonraptorcenter.org
Who-Who-Who will become a friend
Teton Raptor Center is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Our
education, conservation and rehabilitation initiatives are made possible
through the generous contributions of Friends of Teton Raptor Center.
Donations are tax deductible. (Federal Tax ID#: 83-0328068)
Please give a hoot and make a gift using the enclosed donation envelope
or donate on-line at: www.tetonraptorcenter.org/donate.
For 15 years we have been taking in injured raptors at the Patagonia headquarters in California, so we know first hand what good the Teton Raptor Center is doing for injured raptors and educating the public about the necessity of protecting them and their wild habitats. —Yvon & Malinda Chouinard
Giving Opportunities
$35 – 49 ........................................Kestrel
$50 – 99 .........................................Hawk
$100 – 249 ........................................ Owl
$250 – 499 .................................... Falcon
$500 – 999 ....................................Osprey
$1,000 – 4,999 ................................ Eagle
$5,000+ .............................. Talon Society
Friends of Teton Raptor Center receive a copy of TRC’s newsletter,
Flight Log, a Birds of Prey bookmark, TRC decal and the satisfaction of
supporting educational programs for students of all ages, conservation
projects to help raptors and their vital habitat and medical and rehabilitative care for injured birds of prey.
For a limited time, all Friends of Teton Raptor Center who give
$50 or more before March 31, 2012 will receive a free pair of TRC
Croakies®!
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