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Turkey Vulture (VINS' oldest program bird at 25 years old)



2009 Workshops for Wildlife Rehabilitators!
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AVIAN FLU VIRUS: Currently, there is no evidence that humans have been infected with the H5N1 influenza virus through contact with wild birds. All reported human infections have been associated with contact with domestic poultry. It is common for wild birds, particularly waterbirds, to carry strains of avian influenza virus. The precise roles played by migratory birds in the spread of the new virulent H5N1 and its transmittal to domestic poultry and humans remain uncertain and continue to be debated by experts.

Changes to the Wildlife Service Department

VINS has been busy consolidating its staff and live animal collection in Quechee. Our Wildlife Services Department was split between our Woodstock and Quechee locations, making it difficult to adequately service the needs of our birds. During this time of relocation, it was critical that the health of the birds currently under our care came first. As a result, we were unable to take in injured birds while in the process of planning and consolidating in Quechee.

Now that we are finished consolidating staff and live animals in Quechee, we can resume taking in injured, ill and orphaned raptors and songbirds on a space-limited basis. In addition, we will continue to answer wildlife-related calls, and serve as a referral service for people who have found other injured birds, utilizing our network of volunteers to assist with rescuing & transporting birds to licensed rehabilitators and qualified vets.

If you would like to make a contribution to the VINS Wildlife Services Department please contact Allison Stark, Director of Wildlife Services at 802-359-5001 X212 All donations are tax-deductible and support the on-going care of our injured and resident birds.


BIRD RESCUE & REHABILITATION


For injured birds, bird problems, wildlife identification and natural history questions: 802-359-5001 x212 - VINS Avian Rehabilitation Department

For other wildlife nuisance problems & questions: toll free (866)4-USDA-WS-PHIS' Wildlife Services


REMINDER: Dirty bird feeders and surrounding ground areas where seed falls can be breeding grounds for avian diseases. It is recommended that you clean and disinfect your feeders one time per week. Click here for tips to keep wild birds healthy at your feeder.


VINS Rehab is a member of:
NWRA (National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association)
IWRC (International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council)



LIVE RAPTOR EXHIBITS &
NATURE CENTER



Outdoor Live Raptor Exhibits











Get eye to eye with over 30 non-releasable, North American raptors including: A Ferruginous Hawk, Peregrine Falcons, Red-tailed Hawks, Bald & Golden Eagles, Great Gray Owls and many other birds-of-prey. The 17 state-of-the art Raptor Exhibits displays one of North America's finest collections of birds-of-prey.

The VINS Nature Center has hiking & snow-shoe trails, nature store and daily raptor programs! All raptor exhibits can be viewed under a covered walkway so you can remain out of the weather.


Easily located (look for the golden eagle) on VT Route 4 next to Quechee Gorge in Quechee, VT. For more information call 802-FLY-5000 or
click here








ADOPT-A-RAPTOR



  • View Raptor Bios
  • Adoptions - click & adopt!



    GREAT FOR ALL AGES!
    A UNIQUE GIFT for that special occasion
    and a special way to help with the care of our non-releasable raptors.




    LIVE RAPTOR PROGRAMS



















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    EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
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