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Songbirds Soar after Concussion Recovery
A Common Yellowthroat warbler and a Song Sparrow were released following treatment for concussions, including anti-inflammatory medications, rest, and nutritional support. These birds were found by Erie Bird Observatory volunteers during their morning BirdSafe Erie patrols. This program searches several routes in downtown Erie, PA for birds injured by building strikes during their seasonal migration. Injured birds…
Read MoreAn Eaglet Returns Home Again
An Eaglet Returns Home Again Tucked away high in a nest under the watchful eyes of its doting parents is the safest place for a nestling Bald Eagle, so in late May when a property owner near Fairview PA found a young nestling eagle on the ground they knew right away that it was in…
Read MoreRegal’s Release
Regal the Bald Eagle is home! Culminating 6 months of intense rehabilitation, this handsome, adult female eagle with a commanding presence was returned to her Warren, PA home last week. Her release was as “edge of our seat” exciting as her whole rehabilitation. This spirited adult eagle was found injured in September, suffering from a…
Read MoreRecovery for Nora the Bald Eagle
The Laswell family wasn’t supposed to be there on that beach that night, but somehow the stars aligned and they were there to find Nora. As Viola Laswell helped her dad search for beach glass on the last night of their trip to the Erie area, she found more than she bargained for when she…
Read MoreNorthern Saw-Whet Owl Glows
Northern Saw-Whet Owl Glows You never know what secrets an animal might keep up its sleeves, or in this case, under its wings. This Northern Saw-Whet Owl was admitted in late November with concussion symptoms. With a treatment plan that included medication, rest, and nutrient dense foods, we were pleased that this bird progressed quickly…
Read MoreTWC partners to support Bird Safe Erie: Lights Out and Collision Monitoring During Migration
Did you know that millions of birds migrate over northwest Pennsylvania each year and that the majority of those fly at night?
Read MoreSummer into Fall at the Center
We are always striving to improve the quality of care we provide patients, and this fall a longtime dream was realized with the acquisition of onsite x-ray equipment.
Read MoreThank You, Erie Insurance!
Erie Insurance awarded grants totaling $50,000 to 10 local environmental organizations in northwest Pennsylvania and TWC was chosen as one of them! The funding is part of the Erie Insurance Giving Network’s environmental responsibility area of focus.
Read MoreMelissa joins the team!
The looks on the faces of the people in the audience are skeptical. The woman at the front of the room invites them all to stand, which they do, reluctantly, amid the sound of shuffling chairs.
Read MoreYour support makes possible Rosie’s Release!
Each patient admitted to Tamarack Wildlife Center leaves an impression on the staff and volunteers, but it’s rare for a patient to capture the attention of thousands of people around the world.
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