Recent Patients at the Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation
Great Horned Owl A Great Horned Owl was caught in netting and treated for soft tissue injuries. We were able to release it in late October! Owls are unfortunately prone to getting caught in netting and barbed wire, which can lead to severe injuries, but luckily she was found quickly and suffered only minor harm.…
Mid-Summer Update from the Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation
Summer has brought a steady stream of patients to our rehabilitation center, each with their own story of survival and recovery. From majestic raptors to tiny songbirds, our team has been working around the clock to provide care for Vermont’s wild bird populations during this critical season. Our most notable patient this month is a…
A Soaring Start to Baby Bird Season
We’re about six weeks into baby bird season at the Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation and Ambassador Care. Although the season got off to a slow start at first, our intakes jumped precipitously in the last few weeks. With over 100 intakes in the last week of May and more than 260 in June alone,…
Wildlife Storytelling
By Anna Morris, Director, Wildlife Ambassador Programs One of my favorite aspects of our live animal ambassador programs at VINS is the unexpected opportunity to educate through storytelling. While we highlight the interconnectedness of nature and the incredible adaptations of wildlife, we also share the personal stories of the animals we meet and the humans…
Saying Goodbye to Montgomery
It’s with a heavy heart that we report the passing of Montgomery, our exhibit American Kestrel. Montgomery first arrived at VINS as a patient on September 8th, 2014. He was found in Berkshire, VT after multiple people noticed him on the ground for a few days. It is unclear how he became injured, but a…
2024: A Record-Breaking Year for VINS Wildlife Rehabilitation
By Grae O’Toole, Director, Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation and Ambassador Care In the heart of Vermont, our Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWBRAC) has just completed its most extraordinary year yet. In 2024, we admitted an unprecedented 1,254 avian patients, shattering our previous record of 1,098. This remarkable achievement represents our commitment…
Farewell to Neddick
By Lindsay Garrett Honoring the Legacy of Our Red-tailed Hawk Ambassador At VINS, working with wildlife brings us immense joy, but also moments of deep heartache. It is with this sentiment that we share the news of the passing of Neddick, our beloved Red-tailed Hawk ambassador. Grae, VINS Director of the Center for Wild Bird…
The Remarkable Journey of Manu the Golden Eagle
By Grae O’Toole, Director, Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation and Ambassador Care On January 2, 2024, our team at the VINS Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation and Ambassador Care received a phone call from a concerned member of the public who had spotted what they believed to be an eagle on the ground in a…
VINS Constructs a New Commissary
Chris Collier – Senior Director, Operations & Exhibits VINS is excited to construct a new commissary and add to our ambassador raptor enclosures to facilitate both our increased biosecurity due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), and an increased number of ambassador raptors to support our on-site and outreach education programs. With the increase of…
Helping Wildlife in Spring
Baby animals may – or may not – need your help this spring. Here’s what you should do.
