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Bird TLC |
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Since 1988 20 years of TLC! |
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Bird TLC.... For the Birds! With your support, we will continue to provide primary medical care and rehabilitation for sick, injured, or orphaned wild birds; and to provide environmental education for the public through live wild bird programs. |
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Rehabilitation Hundreds of birds
come through our clinic doors every year, representing many species.
Permits from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the Alaska Department
of Fish and Game allow us to treat all types of birds covered under the
Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. Our
patient may be a tiny chickadee nestling or a majestic bald eagle. We have
even treated surprise visitors like a red-footed booby from
The primary goal of rehabilitation
is to allow the sick or injured bird to recover and return to its normal life
in the wild. We are successful in releasing roughly 50% of the birds that
arrive. Because a bird must function at 100% to compete for a living in the
wild, some remain not releasable even though in stable condition. Those birds
can be placed in licensed educational programs and sanctuaries throughout the
country or can become part of our own education program, becoming ambassadors
for their species to the general public. Every day, seven days a
week, a trained crew provides basic medical care, prepares food and cleans
mews for the birds in the clinic. We are fortunate in being allowed to use
the warehouse furnished by the Cindy Palmatier
is the Director of Avian Care. Among many duties, she ensures that the proper
medical care is provided by our volunteers. Dr. Todd Palmatier, visits on a
regular basis to evaluate the patients, along with local veterinarians such
as Dr. Mike Riddle and Dr. Riley Wilson. Dr. Palmatier
treats the serious cases that require surgery or special medications. We
would like to thank The Pet Stop
Veterinary Clinic for the use of the x-ray
machine and surgical facilities when needed.
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Founder Bird TLC
Bird TLC receives on average 50 eagles a year. As of December 15, 2008 Bird TLC has taken in over 80 eagles and over 450 other types of wild birds. |