Grand Traverse Audubon Club - October 19, 2013

     October 19, 2013 was a very special evening for us as we presented our beautiful live birds to the Grand Traverse Audubon Club!  With a happy and interested audience with whom we shared a love of nature and wildlife, it was a delightful and inspiring time. Thank you, GTAC, for a great evening!

All Photos by Joe Brooks, GTAC

A Happy Moment!  Joe and Ruby the Pigeon

Barb and Flash, an American Kestrel Falcon

Joe and Stanley, the Great Horned Owl

Joanne and Wilma the Barred Owl

                                                      

Thomas Township Library: Saginaw: July 16, 2013

Sarah the Turkey Vulture Makes an Impression!

Chippewa Nature Center, Midland: March 10, 2013

Flushing Walleye Festival: March 9, 2013

Goodwillie Environmental School: February 14, 2013

WRA Programs: Grand Rapids: 1/26/2013

                                                            

At the WOOD Radio Studio: Orville, Joe and Rick
(Photo by Doug Waring)

At the WOOD Radio Studio: Orville and Joanne
(Photo by Doug Waring)

"Owls Meet" by Rick Vuyst at Flowerland, Grand Rapids

"Hawk Eyes Crowd" by Rick Vuyst

WRA Programs: Seven Ponds Nature Center: October 20, 2012

Sarah, our CMU Intern and Misty, the Rough-Legged Hawk

 Sarah Introduces Misty to the Audience

Three Barred Owls: Ready to Go! Summer 2012

These Barred Owls had been strengthening their flying skills in our largest (100-ft) flight pen for several weeks.  This is the final part of their rehabilitation before their release.  The birds must be in perfect condition to be able to go back into the wild and survive.  There were a greater number of injured Barred Owls brought to us this year than usual; most were able to recover and to be returned to their wilderness homes.  These three beautiful birds are now flying free.

Some Encounters During U.P. Field Work: 2011-2012

Young Black Bear Resting in a Field

Young Moose in Early Spring

Broad-Winged Hawk in Marshland

Female Silver Wolf

Porcupine Mountains State Park: Spring 2012

         Flash, a male American Kestrel Falcon, greets some new friends!

Pere Marquette Library: Harrison, July 17, 2012

USFS Kids in the Woods: Rapid River, June 14, 2012

June 2012: At the Sanctuary

River Days-Detroit-June 22-24, 2012

Ortonville Creekfest- June 2, 2012

WRA Education on the Road: Recent Programs

SEVEN PONDS NATURE CENTER

Saturday, October 22, 2011: It was a lovely Autumn afternoon at Seven Ponds Nature Center in Dryden for their annual Bird Seed Event, and we were pleased to present to an overflow family-audience at this beautiful place! We have presented here for many years and it seems like a homecoming to us each time we return and get to see old friends again. Preceding our program was a marvelous Loon presentation by Jeff Lange, from the Michigan Loon Preservation Association. It was a great afternoon for all who love birds!

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CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Thursday, October 20, 2011: We were excited to present our program at Central Michigan University, sponsored by the CMU Wildlife Society. Members of TWS, who often help with tasks at our WRA facility, also were able to be part of the program. It was a great evening for everyone!

Intern Kristen Walter, with Long-Earred Owl, Kristy
(Kristen's Mom & Dad, are in front row center in photo above)

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P. J. HOFFMASTER STATE PARK

Joe Rogers with Great Horned Owl, Stanley

Intern Jaime Coon Showing Talons from a Great Horned Owl

Intern Jaime Coon with Rough-Legged Hawk, Misty

Sunday, October 16, 2011: Hoffmaster State Park, Muskegon: It was a sunny and blustery day as we presented two programs at the park campground. Again, it was great to see old friends there and catch up on the news and happenings.

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DEARBORN HISTORICAL MUSEUM

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Union Army Encampment

Cooking at the Encampment

Saturday, October 1, 2011: Dearborn Historical Museum: Autumn was certainly in the air with a mostly sunny and very windy day for our two outdoor presentations! We enjoyed the weekend activities, as well, and caught up on the past year's news. The Civil War re-enacters were there, and as always, cooked an authentic (and delicious) meal on the fire. This is always a very enjoyable day for us, as we can visit again with our friends there, and learn more about the area and Dearborn's colorful history as well. We enjoyed being in costume this year!

At Farmington Hills Community Library: 7-22-11

On Friday, July 23, 2011, WRA presented programs on Owls to two groups of over 175 people each; wonderful audiences who were appreciative of the birds and had lots of questions and comments. Our two summer interns were on board, and also a friend who sometimes works with us; all are university students. It was a rewarding and happy day!
(Photos by Kathleen Bennett and Joanne Williams)

WRA Education: Dahlem Center: July 23, 2010

Program at Dahlem Center Day Camp: Jackson: July 23, 2010

WRA On the Road: Tall Ships Celebration: July 2010

The Europa: July 15, 2010











Presenting Programs at The Tall Ships Celebration: Bay City: July 2010

WRA Rehabilitation: Loon Release: July 14, 2010

Happy Loon Splashing in the Water Following Release














Preparing to Release Loon:
Kristy Morris & Joanne Williams
Photos by Barb Rogers