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Young Eagle is Saved, Healed, and Released to Join New Family!
Article written by Keith Gushard and originally published in the Meadville Tribune on July 12, 2024 A young bald eagle is now part of a new eagle family following successful treatment for a broken wing at Tamarack Wildlife Center of Saegertown. Neeake, whose name means “Talker” in Shawnee, took flight Wednesday in Venango County after…
Read Post >An Eagle’s Journey to Recovery and Release
We are very excited to share that a 3 year old Bald Eagle nicknamed “Hera” (patient 23-1189) is ready for release following 9 months of treatment. Hera has had a long and winding road to recovery. Through it all, her personality has shown through: Hera is a powerful, inquisitive, confident eagle ready to take on…
Read Post >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 Post >An 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 Post >Regal’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 Post >Recovery 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 Post >Northern 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 Post >TWC 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 Post >Summer 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 Post >Thank 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.
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