TRC Flight Log, Winter 2018/2019

Flight log

Fall 2018 | Volume 10

annual newsletter of teton raptor center • jackson hole, wyoming

Our Mission To advance raptor conservation through education, research, and rehabilitation.

"Teton Raptor Center has become one of our favorite Jackson places to visit. It’s fun for all ages. The birds are beautiful.

This organization is top notch."

—Elizabeth R., August 2018 on TripAdvisor

Where conservation takes flight!

©Steve Mattheis

Board of Directors

Roger Smith, Chair Andy Salter, Vice-Chair Chansoo Joung, Secretary David Hoster, Treasurer Leslye Hardie Lisa Friesecke Porgy McClelland, Emeritus Steve Poole Wayne Turner

Advisory Council Bert Raynes Heather Carleton, D.V.M. John F. Turner Kat Taylor Len Carlman, J.D. Mark Pokras, D.V.M. Matthew S. Johnston, V.M.D., DABVP-Avian Patrick T. Redig, D.V.M. Steve Cain Terry W. Campbell, D.V.M.

TRC Staff Allison Swan, Research Associate Amy Brennan McCarthy, Executive Dir. Becky Collier, Education Director Bryan Bedrosian, Research Director David Watson, Development Director Jamie Reilly, Operations Director Jessie Walters, Raptor Care & Volunteer Coord.

Nathan Hough, Research Associate Sarah Ramirez, Rehabilitation Coordinator 2018 Seasonal Staff and Interns Sam Diaz, Samantha Douville, Sarah Pruden, Sheena Patel

Mailing/Physical Address Teton Raptor Center P.O. Box 1805, Wilson, WY 83014 5450 W. Hwy. 22, Wilson, WY 83014

Contact us 307.203.2551 raptors@tetonraptorcenter.org www.tetonraptorcenter.org

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Founder Roger Smith, Executive Director Amy McCarthy, and Owly the Great Horned Owl at Old Bill’s Fun Run, © TRC Staff.

Letter from the Executive Director and Board Chair “Wherever there are birds, there is hope.” –Mehmet Murat Ildan Greetings from Teton Raptor Center!

2018 has indeed been a milestone year.

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Teton Raptor Center marked our 10th anniversary as a center dedicated to raptor conservation with a permanent home at the historic Moseley/Hardeman Barns.

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act, America’s most important bird protection law, celebrated its centennial.

And, National Geographic deemed 2018, “The Year of the Bird.”

Biologist and conservationist Thomas Lovejoy stated, “If you take care of the birds, you take care of most of the big problems in the world.” We know this to be true. Birds, especially raptors, are global connectors, linking us to other environments and other cultures. Raptors are top predators and key indicators of ecosystem health. And, their ability to fly instills in us a sense of wonder and awe, no matter our age.

Each and every day we are caring for raptors — in the field, in the clinic, and in the classroom. Your interest, your enthusiasm, and your investment are inspiring forces to help us take on the big problems in the world by caring for the birds. With your new or renewed support we will continue to create innovative solutions to keep wild birds wild.

As we look to the year ahead and enter the next decade for Teton Raptor Center as a leader in raptor conservation, we invite you to be inspired by the stories shared in this year’s Flight Log and to invest in the future of raptor conservation with a year-end contribution.

With great gratitude and appreciation,

Amy Brennan McCarthy Executive Director

Roger N. Smith Founder and Board Chair

Making A Difference A Decade of Dedication - Meet One of TRC’s Superheroes

When the power goes out, your first call may be to the power company. When the faucet is leaking, you might call a plumber. In these situations and many others, our first call at Teton Raptor Center is to Porgy.

Porgy McClelland was a founding board member of Teton Raptor Center in 2008. He immediately put on his toolbelt to transform the open machine shed into a home for raptors and a clinic. After six years of deeply dedicated service to Teton Raptor Center as a leader, innovator, donor, and ambassador, Porgy was elected to emeritus status in 2014.

Executive Director Amy McCarthy recalls one Christmas morning a few years back, when Jackson Hole was graced with a couple feet of powdery snow during a holiday storm. McCarthy arrived at TRC to feed the birds. After making her way through thigh-deep drifts to get into the barns, she then turned around to see Porgy pull into the parking lot to plow and shovel the paths. “I can’t say that I was surprised when I saw him that Christmas morning, because I have watched him step up in EVERY conceivable way to support the work, the place, the programs, and the staff of TRC, but it was a moment that affirmed for me the great fortune of our organization to have a board member with that depth of commitment,” says McCarthy.

Porgy is a community treasure, beyond Teton Raptor Center. He is interested and interesting. Smart and skilled. Rugged and resourceful. And, he has a heart of gold. For your decade of dedication and for being one of our superheroes, we thank you, Porgy Porgy McClelland, emeritus board McClelland. member, ©TRC Staff.

With Gratitude & Appreciation TRC’s board and staff extend a heartfelt thank you to Rich Bloom, who completed two full terms of service on TRC’s Board of Directors in 2018. We celebrate his six years of dedication, wisdom, and leadership. Thank you, Rich! We also thank Wendy Dodson and Katrina Ryan for their dedication to the governance of TRC through their board service. And, in 2018 we welcomed the following new members to TRC’s Board of Directors: Lisa Friesecke, Leslye Hardie, and Wayne Turner.

Cover photo: Sunlight pierces the forest to shine upon a Great Gray Owl as it waits for nightfall to begin hunting. Photo by Steve Mattheis. Steve is a native of Jackson, WY and specializes in capturing the diversity of wildlife and landscapes of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the 2018 Audubon Photography Awards. See more of his work at: www.sgmphotography.com.

Invest in Raptor Conservation A gift of any size ensures that our education, research, and rehabilitation programs continue to soar.

Donate Online, By Mail, or By Phone: Making a gift is as simple as writing a check payable to Teton Raptor Center or authorizing a charge from your credit or debit card via our website, using the enclosed envelope, or contacting us at 307.203.2551.

Recurring Gifts: Become a sustaining member by providing a monthly or quarterly donation through our website, tetonraptorcenter.org.

Matching Gifts: Many companies match gifts made by employees to nonprofit organizations.

Increase the impact of your gift by asking your employer to match your contributions to TRC. Planned Gifts: Leave a legacy by including Teton Raptor Center in your will or trust.

Gift of Securities: Gifts of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds are a great way to support our work. Contact TRC for information on gifting securities.

Facebook: Comment “#donate $___” on our Facebook page and you’ll quickly make a difference for birds of prey through GoodWorld.

Amazon Shop and Support: Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to raptor conservation when you shop at smile.amazon. com and select Teton Raptor Center as the charitable organization.

1% for the Planet: Teton Raptor Center is a proud partner of 1% and is eligible to receive donations from 1% member companies, placing us among a diverse global network of environmental organizations.

Please contact us to learn more about ways to contribute to raptor conservation, 307.203.2551.

Teton Raptor Center is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.

Donations are tax-deductible. Our Tax ID # is 83-0328068.

Give before December 31st!

Make a gift of $100 or more before the end of 2018 and receive a complimentary copy of Beak to Feet (2nd edition).

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Story of the Year

Nineteen Barn Owls Rescued, Rehabbed, and Released!

A brood of young Barn Owls, © Darin Day.

Not every rehab case at Teton Raptor Center (TRC) involves three states, three state agencies, ten active nests, national media coverage, dozens of hours of care, and thousands of mice. On March 28th, 2018, TRC received the first of three calls from Idaho Fish and Game about 19 baby Barn Owls that had been accidentally displaced from their nests and left at their offices. With no way to return them to their parents, they quickly arrived at TRC.

With a buffet of mice, the owls grew stronger each day for over a month. The oldest nestling was about 538 grams and already had its facial disk feathers, while the youngest was still mostly featherless, blind, and weighed only 66 grams. To care for these birds, TRC had to consider each owl’s specific needs; could they pick up and tear whole mice, or did they need to be patiently hand-fed with mice cut into raisin-sized pieces? Rehabbers and volunteers were required to wear camouflage from head-to-toe to disguise their human form in order to prevent imprinting. Raptors that imprint on people often become a nuisance to humans, and cannot be released into the wild.

TRC also started a search for active Barn Owl nests where the young owls could be cared for by “foster parents.” Wild raptors readily adopt chicks and nestlings from other nests and raise them, teaching them critical lessons that humans do not have the capacity to demonstrate. The story was picked up by local, regional, and national news outlets leading to dozens of calls, donations, and inquiries about the young owls. Eventually, TRC received a call from Darin Day, an electrician at St. John’s Medical Center in Jackson, Wyoming.

Wild raptors readily adopt chicks and nestlings from other nests and raise them, teaching them critical lessons that humans do not have the capacity to demonstrate.

As part of a boyhood scouting project, Darin built, installed, and monitored Barn Owl nest boxes throughout northern Utah. Over the years, he kept tabs on his project and many

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of the nest boxes he built were still active and available for fostering. TRC needed to coordinate with multiple state and federal agencies to secure the necessary permissions to release the owls— found in Idaho, cared for in Wyoming, and placed in foster nests in Utah. Over the course of a week, all nineteen owls were given a final health check and then sent to be fostered with wild parents. Ten days later, Darin did a follow-up check. Every fostered owl was accounted for, healthy, and showing a proper fear response toward Darin. In cases such as these, TRC’s first choice is to reunite the young with their parents. With no information about their original nests, this was not an option. Luckily, foster parents were available to give these chicks a full chance at life in the wild!

Another brood of baby Barn Owls, © TRC Staff.

Barn Owl Broods

Barn Owls can lay anywhere from 2-18 eggs, but usually 5-7.

An egg is laid once every few days, and the first eggs begin developing before the clutch is complete. Therefore, a single brood can have a two-week age difference between the first hatchling and the last. The oldest nestlings may be fully feathered, standing, and learning to hunt, while the youngest may be mostly featherless, blind, and unable to thermoregulate.

One of the youngest baby Barn Owls admitted for care, © TRC Staff.

TRC staff assess a baby Barn Owl before its return to the wild, © TRC Staff.

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Year in Review

Annual Report Finance:

Teton Raptor Center’s fiscal year runs from June 1st through May 31st. TRC’s operational budget for FY 2017-18 was $982,288. Teton Raptor Center generated $1,018,287 in revenue, with an additional $465,927 in restricted funds to support the launch of TRC’s capital improvements. Total FY 2017-18 expenses were $964,830.

TRC’s Form 990 is posted on our website and we invite you to review this report for more detail.

Teton Raptor Center’s FY 2018-19 operational budget is $967,866 and we have embarked on a $10 Million capital campaign (see pages 16-17 for more information).

Income by Source Program Service Revenue 28%

Sales & Investment Income 1%

Expenses by Class Management 9%

Contributions & Grants 71%

Fundraising Efficiency:

Fundraising 5%

Program 86%

In FY 2017-18, TRC spent 4.5 cents to raise each donated dollar, or $4.50 spent to raise $100. Both Charity Watch and BBB Wise Giving Alliance guidelines state that it should cost no more than $35 to raise $100 worth of funds.

Budget History

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By the Numbers: FY 2017-2018

9 Full-time staff 9 Board of Directors members 13 Avian Ambassadors 128 Raptor patients 392 Educational programs delivered 27,334 Program participants Volunteer Hours

Constituents

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Education

How can YOU help wild raptors?

Manzana, © TRC Staff.

DD Put up a nest box for cavity-nesting birds such as American Kestrels and Barn Owls.

DD Leave young wildlife in the wild! If you are concerned about an animal’s well-being contact your local wildlife rehabilitation center or state conservation department.

DD Screen your chimney and dryer vents! These spaces are attractive to cavity-nesting birds and can lead to entrapment.

DD Hunt with non-lead ammunition. We work with some of the most efficient hunters on earth — raptors! Everyone, including the birds, deserves a healthy meal after a hard day of hunting.

DD Don’t feed the highways! When trash builds up, small animals are drawn in for a free meal. Raptors then begin hanging out because of plentiful prey and they are much more likely to be struck by vehicles. And yes, apple cores are litter too!

DD Learn! Ignorance is hardly bliss when it comes to helping raptors. Get to know the species in your area and do what you can to make your space safe and welcoming for both resident and migrating raptors.

DD Keep cats and dogs under control, especially during the spring and summer when young birds are fledging from their nests.

DD Do not use poison for rodent control.

DD Slow down when driving at dawn and dusk.

DD Share! Tell friends and neighbors how to help create safe corridors for wildlife.

Small but Mighty Rayne, an Eastern Screech Owl, will be forever missed, but her legacy lives on and we are enormously grateful for her impact on our work. We believe in dignity in life and dignity in death.

Even after her death in June, Rayne continues to guide our work and remind us to always provide dignity, respect, and purpose for both our patients and our avian ambassadors.

During her time at TRC, Rayne taught 58,380 people through 416 programs. She did her job and she did it exceptionally well.

Thank you, Rayne.

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Rayne, © Becca Bredehoft.

Sammy Douville - Education Intern, Summer 2018 Early in Sammy Douville’s grade school career she met Owly, TRC’s resident Great Horned Owl, in her classroom. That afternoon, when Sammy returned home from school, her Mom asked about her day. “I met Owly today - and someday I’m going to work with her!” Fast forward to Sammy’s sophomore year of college… that dream was realized. Sammy served as a Talon Society Ambassador during 2017, dedicating Sammy and Owly, © TRC Staff. more than 400 hours of service to TRC. Last summer, Sammy served as our Education Intern, spending another 500 hours of her time with TRC’s education team, developing curriculum, educating the public about our mission, and working directly with Owly—a dream fourteen years in the making.

Thank you for your service, Sammy - we are so proud of how far you’ve come and can’t wait to see where you go from here!

Live Raptor Programs Winter 2018/2019: Enjoy an hour-long, up-close learning experience with live birds of prey.

Raptor Encounters October – May: Last Saturday of the month, 2-3 p.m. at Old Wilson Schoolhouse (Reservations Required).

Feathered Fridays Fridays, December 21st - March 29th 12-2 p.m. at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center.

FREE. Visit our website and Facebook page for the latest events and programs.

www.tetonraptorcenter.org

Sarah Pruden - AmeriCorps Member, 2018

Sarah and Hardeman, a Redtailed Hawk, © TRC Staff.

Teton Science Schools and TRC are proud to partner once again through the AmeriCorps program. Sarah has provided professional and enthusiastic support for the TRC education team through curriculum development, ambassador care, clinic support, and program delivery. Thank you for your awesome work ethic, positive energy, and great ideas, Sarah!

And, thank you to Teton Science Schools and AmeriCorps for providing us with such a great partnership.

Hardeman the Red-tailed Hawk, © Bob Bailey.

Dignity, Respect, and Purpose

Almost daily, we are asked the question, “How long will that bird live?” We often respond with averages and statistics, but the simple truth is our resident birds will live as long as we can give them dignity, respect and purpose. All wildlife, whether non-releasable or in the wild, whether resident or migrating, whether healthy or rehabilitating, deserve quality of life. It’s why we clean raptor enclosures every single day, purchase top quality food, do not pet them, and it’s why they participated in 392 programs last year for 27,334 people.

TRC’s education, research and rehabilitation pillars function under the belief that ‘together, we are better’. Without a deep understanding of the ecosystem and human behavior learned through our research and rehabilitation teams, the education team’s message would have far less impact. With current information about the state of our wild raptor populations, our education message remains relevant and up-to-date. When we give dignity and respect to all wildlife, we recognize that their purpose makes us the student and they are the teachers. tetonraptorcenter.org • raptors@tetonraptorcenter.org • 307.203.2551

Education Wish List Your Donation Can Help the Birds!

$10,000

Education program underwriting

$1,500

Pedestal perches for birds on display

$1,000

Fuel for travel (6,400 miles traveled for education in 17/18)

$750

Print materials (activity booklets, classroom guides)

$650

Load of sand for education enclosures

$400

Enclosure/kennel maintenance (perch updates, painting, etc.)

$100

Art supplies

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Research

Science in Action

Young Bald Eagles receive bands on their legs to further our understanding of the species, © TRC Staff.

Wildlife science and research is essential to raptor conservation. Most information about wildlife has been obtained through detailed observations or hands-on research in the field. Every day, wildlife managers make decisions about how to conserve and protect raptors based on the best-available information at the time. Often, the information they need simply does not exist and decisions with long-term consequences are made on a best guess. This is where Teton Raptor Center’s research team steps in. We help fill in critical information gaps on the issues raptors face to ensure birds of prey thrive in functioning ecosystems.

Knowing an animal has a tag or transmitter can sometimes detract from the feeling of that individual being “wild,” but this is often a necessity to safeguard the species. For example, condors would be extinct if scientists and conservationists did not capture, breed, and release these birds back into the wild. Swainson’s Hawks may have disappeared in the 1990s if wildlife professionals were not able to use satellite transmitters to track the birds to Argentina and find they were being poisoned en masse by insecticide. Raptor conservation is full of examples where hands-on science helped save our birds of prey from human hazards.

Our team of scientists work tirelessly with many collaborators to help safeguard raptors. While our team is actively increasing passive methods to study raptors, the need for hands-on work is still critical for the persistence of eagles, hawks, and owls.

Innovation Highlight

Our research team is continually working towards improving the effectiveness and efficiency of our work, both physically and monetarily. Often, the tools for wildlife science are cost prohibitive or are adapted from a different field. We believe that if we can help make a better tool or make it accessible to more scientists, then we help advance conservation. After years of conducting hundreds of nighttime surveys for owls in the snowy, bitterly cold, and inhospitable backcountry of Wyoming, we knew there had to be a better way. We designed an efficient, long-lasting, and affordable sound recorder that could passively record all boreal forest raptor calls, and produced the SoundScout Recorder. We then conducted studies to test the recorders, and proved they are twice as effective at finding breeding owls than traditional methods!

We now utilize these recorders for many of our studies and are offering them to other biologists at a fraction of the cost of similar models. This not only helps promote more sound science, but also helps fund conservation at Teton Raptor Center.

For more info, visit www.soundscoutrecorders.com

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SoundScout audio recorder unit, © TRC Staff.

2018 Publications by TRC Research Team Migration corridors of adult Golden Eagles originating in northwestern North America. In Press.

Bedrosian et al. PLoS One.

Research Projects

12 distinct projects across the Intermountain West and Great Plains Research team releasing three eagles at once, © Jeff Hogan.

Critical Raptor Migration Corridors Monitor Golden Eagles to identify key migration corridors to reduce the risk of wind turbine collisions and other development.

Raptors and Lead Poisoning Define risk and solutions by tracking how hunting relates to lead exposure in nestling eagles and hawks.

Golden Eagle Conservation Assessment Collaborate with USFWS to collate a conservation assessment and strategy for future conservation for Golden Eagles.

Ghosts of the Forest Inform management of this state-sensitive species through a long-term Great Gray Owl study that investigates all aspects of their biology and genetics.

Climate Change and Boreal Forests Northern Goshawks rely on old-aged boreal forests. We track these raptors to learn the best patches of forest to protect.

Discovering New Species Flammulated Owls were not documented in western Wyoming until 2016. Our field team located over 20 breeding areas in Teton County and will now document these tiny raptors across Wyoming.

Protecting Raptor Nests Work with the U.S. Forest Service to identify and protect nest sites of sensitive raptors across 12,000 acres of prescribed fire and thinning projects at the wildland-urban interface.

Mapping a Recovered Species to Inform Future Recoveries Bald Eagles have made an amazing comeback and we work with collaborators to help map the genetics of the population post-recovery to serve as a model for other species.

Protecting Sage-Grouse from Mining Activities Sage-grouse are sensitive to noise and increased human presence. We monitor nesting sage-grouse to help inform seasonal restrictions on nearby mining activities.

Using Citizen-Science to Provide Long-term Data Our dedicated volunteers are continuing to collect long-term data on nest occupancy and reproduction in western Wyoming.

Critically assessing the utility of portable lead analyzers for wildlife conservation. 2018. Herring et al.

Wildlife Society Bulletin. 42:284-294.

Survival estimates and causes of mortality of Golden Eagles in southcentral Montana. In Press. Crandall et al. Journal of Raptor Research.

Common raven movement and space use: influence of anthropogenic subsidies within greater sagegrouse nesting habitat. 2018.

Hess et al. Ecosphere. 9:1-16.

Golden Eagles, Development, and Prey Investigate the long-term nesting ecology in the Powder River Basin of northeast Wyoming, where some of the most intensive oil and gas development, highest density of eagles, and large colonies of prairie dogs all co-exist.

Migration and Movements of Arctic Raptors Investigate the movements, migration corridors, and important wintering areas of Rough-legged Hawks.

Mitigating Imminent Development for Ferruginous Hawks A new, large gas field is being built in western Wyoming. Our team works to find the best mitigation options to ensure the sustainability of hawks in the region.

Ensuring the Future of Goshawks Monitor nesting sites and improve understanding of habitat use and movements of goshawks in Wyoming.

Helping Others Help other scientists with research. Analyze sound recordings from other researchers.

Conduct field work and surveys for songbirds and raptors. Aid in safe captures, transmitter deployment, data management, and analysis on raptors and sage-grouse.

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Research Director, Bryan Bedrosian with a Great Gray Owl, ©TRC Staff.

Research Wish List Your Donation Can Help the Birds!

$5,000

Optics package of scopes and binoculars

$2,500

Professional conference support to share our results

$1,000

Supplies to build three SoundScout Recorders to monitor forest raptors

$500

Laptop for data collection onthe-go

$200

GPS for field navigation

$75

Two canisters of bear spray for field safety

$25

Rechargeable batteries for field equipment

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Rehabilitation

CASE STUDIES - Osprey Tangled in Filaments Baling Twine:

Fishing Line:

On September 5th, 2018, TRC received a call about a young Osprey hanging upside down from its nest. Its left wing and left foot were entangled in baling twine, and the fledgling was unable to right itself. TRC staff teamed up with the Jackson Hole EMS/Firefighters. With the generous aid of a fire truck, we were able to access the nest and free the bird. Once at Jackson Animal Hospital (JAH), the remaining baling twine was removed, and the full extent of damage was assessed.

X-rays revealed multiple fractures. The wing was cold and rigid, revealing dead tissue in the forearm, wrist joint, and fingers.

Both TRC staff and JAH veterinarians concluded the wing would never return to full function, and the decision was made to humanely euthanize the suffering bird.

On September 3rd, 2018, an injured Osprey was spotted on a small gravel bar, only accessible by boat, in the middle of the Snake River roughly a mile and a half up from the Wilson Bridge. Mitch Luedloff, who discovered the bird, graciously donated his time and boat to take a TRC staff member out and make TRC history as the first raptor rescue via boat! The male osprey had two fishing hooks embedded in him - one in his left leg and one in his chest. Additionally, he had fishing line wrapped around his legs and wings making him unable to move and extend his wings. He was severely dehydrated upon admission. With ten days of antibiotics, wound care, fluids, and physical therapy, this patient made a full recovery, and was released back to the Snake River. This Osprey is a good reminder to properly dispose of fishing line after use.

Cost of Rehabilitation: $85

Cost of Rehabilitation: $342

What can you do?

These rescues are a good reminder to properly dispose of fishing line and baling twine after use.

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TRC Rehab Coordinator Sarah Ramirez works with a member of the Jackson Hole Fire Department to rescue an Osprey entangled in baling twine, © Francesca Hammer.

Osprey recovering in TRC’s clinic, © Rebecca Bredehoft.

Rehab Statistics June 1, 2017 - May 31, 2018 128 Total Admissions 26 Admissions in March - our busiest month 47 Birds released back to the wild 27% of patients admitted from Teton County 31 Great Horned Owls admitted - our most common species

Admissions

by Species

56% SurvivalbyRate - for birds surviving more than 24 hours Admissions Species: 8 6 19 1 2 7 31 2 1 1

American Kestrel Bald Eagle Barn Owl Boreal Owl Cooper's Hawk Golden Eagle Great Horned Owl Long-eared Owl Northern Goshawk Northern Pygmy Owl

2 5 2 3 15 4 7 1 10 1

Northern Saw-whet Owl Osprey Peregrine Falcon Prairie Falcon Red-tailed Hawk Rough-legged Hawk Sharp-shinned Hawk Short-eared Owl Swainson's Hawk Turkey Vulture

Rehab Wish List Your Donation Can Help the Birds!

Short-earred Owl patient, © Rebecca Bredehoft.

$1,800

Autoclave

$1,200

Doppler with blood pressure unit

$700

Microscope

$550

Table-top heating pad

$125

Refractometer for blood analysis

$100

Orthopedic pins and other surgical supplies

$50

Medical supplies for one week

$35

Medical books and subscriptions

Turkey Vulture returns to the wild, © TRC Staff.

First Turkey Vulture Released at TRC

On a rainy afternoon on May 27th, 2018, a mature Turkey Vulture collided with a vehicle on the highway in Tetonia, Idaho. Thanks to swift action by members of the public, the vulture was triaged, comfortable, and resting at Teton Raptor Center within an hour.

Remarkably, the vulture had no broken bones, but staff noted blood coming out of the mouth indicating some internal bleeding. The bird was also unable to stand. A blood test indicated the vulture had an elevated lead level. Exposure to lead can cause disorientation, blindness, loss of motor skills, among other serious symptoms, and likely caused this vulture to stumble into a moving car.

Elevated lead levels are seen in scavenging birds (e.g., vultures, eagles, hawks, ravens, and crows) after they feed on the carcass of an animal shot with lead ammunition. This particular vulture was in bad shape when it came to TRC and staff were not optimistic about it surviving the first night.

But the vulture did survive, and within 24 hours was standing. After four weeks of treatment for lead poisoning and some conditioning on a flight creance, the vulture was released back in Tetonia, ID. Although common in the area, Teton Raptor Center only admits one or two vultures per year and had never before rehabbed and released a vulture.

Turkey Vulture, © TRC Staff.

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Poo-Poo Project

Our Partners

DD US Forest Service →

150 National Forests and 220 Ranger Districts

DD National Park Service →

75 National Park Service Sites in 27 states

DD US Fish and Wildlife Service → 57 National Wildlife Refuges in 30 states

DD US Bureau of Land →

Management 37 sites

DD US Army Corps of →

Engineers 9 sites

DD State Park Agencies in → DD →

18 states

Game and Fish Departments in 7 states

DD Audubon Society Chapters → DD The Nature Conservancy → DD Association of Nature → Center Administrators DD Numerous county agencies → across the country DD Vault Toilet Manufacturers → DD Private individuals/Screen → Sponsors

Poo-Poo Project in all 50 States and Migrating North to Canada Exciting news! Teton Raptor Center is partnering with a Canadian company, Ennadi Woodworks, to distribute Poo-Poo Screens in Canada’s British Columbia Province. The first Poo-Poo screen was installed through British Columbia Parks in Charlie David Provincial Park. Additionally, Poo-Poo screens were installed at various recreational sites and trails through the British Columbia Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations & Rural Development.

13,600 Poo-Poo Project - Save a Wild Life!

Long-eared Owl patient gets a bath after being recovered from the pit of a vault toilet, © Steve Poole.

Last year our goals were to install Poo-Poo Projects in all 50 states and sell our 10,000th Poo-Poo Screen. We were successful in both of these endeavors thanks to growing national awareness of wildlife entrapment issues! This year we wanted to expand our efforts to protect more cavity-nesting birds by distributing additional screens across the US and focus our efforts internationally.

Thanks to our wonderful Poo-Poo partners and volunteers, TRC was able to sell an additional 3,500 screens this year for a total of 13,600 Poo-Poo Screens sold since 2013. In addition, we added Poo-Poo Projects in the U.S. Virgin Islands and in Canada.

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Young Supporters Three 5th/6th grade students from Sunny Hollow Montessori School in St. Paul​,​Minnesota raised awareness and funds for TRC's Poo-Poo Project!

Adele, Raven, and Evie were able to purchase five Poo-Poo Screens by selling handmade products: cards, rainbow loom​s,​and clay magnets. Their ​five Poo-Poo Screens were installed on vault toilet vent pipes in Minnesota's Superior National Forest to protect cavity-nesting birds from accidental entrapAdele, Raven and Evie, ©Derek Gjerde. ment. TRC and our supporters would like to thank the young conservationists for​showing that students can make a difference in the lives of wildlife, and in particular, protect cavity-nesting birds from a terrible death. Go Poo-Poo!

Poo-Poo Project History

Cavity-nesting birds and mammals prefer dark, narrow spaces for nesting, roosting, or caching food. Each year, thousands become entrapped in vertical open pipes, such as ventilation pipes, mining claims stakes, and chimneys. Vault toilets — the self-contained restrooms found in many of America’s wilderness areas — feature a 12-inch diameter ventilation pipe that mimics the natural cavities preferred by various bird species. Once a bird enters the ventilation pipe and is inside the vault toilet, they become trapped and often succumb to starvation, dehydration, or Northern Saw-whet Owl, rescued disease. © Diane Diebold

TRC began working with regional federal agencies in 2010 to screen vault toilet ventilation pipes. Three years later we developed a screen to prevent wildlife entrapment on a national scale. The screens are durable, easy to install, affordable, and provide superior ventilation.

Jillian and her Dad, Bryant Thigpen, tetonraptorcenter.org • raptors@tetonraptorcenter.org • 307.203.2551 install Poo-Poo Screens for her Girl Scout Gold Award, © Jill Thigpen.

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Sponsor-a-Screen

The Sponsor-a-Screen program has been a huge success in protecting cavity-nesting wildlife. Just $45 allows individuals and families to participate in wildlife conservation and help raise awareness about wildlife in entrapment issues. The program began in the summer of 2016 and over 1,500 sponsored screens have been purchased by TRC supporters and shipped for free to PooPoo partners around the United States and beyond. So far screens have been shipped to over 200 partners. With the holiday season approaching, are you wondering what to get for that person who has everything? Sponsor a screen as a gift to celebrate a family member or friend, and TRC will send you a special Poo-Poo card that you can personalize. Plus, you will find out when and where your Poo-Poo Screen is installed.

A ranger gives "thumbs up" to the ease of installing a TRC Poo-Poo Screen, © US Fish and Wildlife Service.

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Capital Campaign

A World Class Home for Raptor Conservation After unanimous approval by the Teton County Board of County Commissioners, Teton Raptor Center has begun work to create a world class home for raptor conservation at the Moseley/Hardeman Barns.

Over the past 10 years, TRC’s deep integration of education, research, and rehabilitation has set a new standard for effective raptor conservation. Our site improvements will replace a temporary tent with permanent indoor and outdoor program facilities. A flight barn, new clinic, and expanded bird enclosures will support best practices to improve rehabilitation outcomes and bird care. And after years in multiple locations, new work, meeting, and storage spaces will bring all TRC staff together in one location to reach new heights in raptor conservation.

New Program Loft

A new program space will enable year-round educational programming

Flight Barn

A flight barn will improve recovery times for birds returning to the wild

The Moseley/Hardeman Ranch, © Mary Gerty.

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Project Budget Construction

$6,000,000

Land

$1,000,000

Contingency

$620,000

Infrastructure

$520,000

Cost of Capital $500,000 Design

$430,000

FFE

$395,000

Campaign $350,000 Landscaping

$120,000

Permitting

$65,000 $10,000,000

Project Partners

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Volunteers Karsten spray washes TRC’s outreach van during Volunteer Day, © TRC Staff.

Volunteering is a Family Event!

Become a TRC Ambassador

Our volunteers dedicate their time, skills, and smiles to all areas of our organization.

For one family, volunteering with TRC has become a family affair. In January, our Ambassador team grew by two with a mom and son duo. After school, Karsten and his mom, Joanna, would drive to our center to assist with small animal care. They prepped food, filled water, cleaned cages, and cleaned mats — all with an eager passion to learn more about our work. During the summer, they rode their bikes to assist as program docents for on-site programming. Joanna and Karsten divided the tasks and conquered the checklist to assist before, during, and after Raptor Encounters programs. They greeted visitors, checked-in guests, and assisted with clean-up. Together, they took the time to learn about our resident raptors in order to share their stories with program participants. Volunteering became an even bigger family affair when Chris, Karsten’s dad, joined the mix a few weeks later. Chris attended a mandatory volunteer orientation, signed all the paperwork, and immediately dove into the daily checklist. In addition to donating time to TRC, Karsten gifted part of his summer’s allowance to help the birds. Karsten’s spirit of philanthropy at such a young age is a source of inspiration for everyone at Karsten, © TRC Staff.

Teton Raptor Center.

If you are interested in joining our volunteer team of all-star ambassadors, email volunteers@tetonraptorcenter.org 2019 Ambassador Appreciation Night: Wednesday, January 9th, 2019 5:00 - 8:00 pm, St. John's Episcopal Chuch, Hansen Hall Visit www.tetonraptorcenter.org or join our mailing list for details about volunteering.

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Volunteers and staff gather celebrate at TRC’s 2018 Ambassador Appreciation Night. © to TRC staff photo. annual Ambassador Appreciation Night, © TRC Staff.

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Ambassador Highlights June 1, 2017 - May 31, 2018

7,769 Hours donated $191,817 In saved wages 697 Miles driven by volunteers Our Talon-ted Ambassadors: Dedicating time, skills, and smiles!

Award winners at TRC’s annual Ambassador Appreciation Night, January 2018, © TRC Staff.

Dedicated to Raptor Conservation Our volunteers (also known as "Ambassadors") lend helping hands regularly to our education, research, and rehabilitation pillars, and they also assist with our Poo-Poo Project, administrative tasks, and maintenance. During our Ambassador Appreciation Night, held last January, TRC recognized several of our devoted volunteers for their gifts of service, time, and hard work.

Ambassador-of-the Year: Kathy Warner Junior Ambassador-of-the-Year: Tosh Carr Golden Owl Award: Samantha Douville Artist-of-the-Year: Irene Greenberg Research Hero: Steve Poole Rehabilitation Hero: Patti Mull Education Hero: Kathy Smith Poo-Poo Project Hero: June Green Project Hero: Ty Cook During Ambassador Appreciation Night, we also recognized 13 Ambassadors who joined Talon Society by donating 100 or more hours to TRC! We are grateful to all of our TRC Ambassadors for helping us soar.

TRC Ambassador Anne Hare helps a Great Horned Owl with flight training on a creance, © TRC Staff.

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Guest Shot

From Our Friend Bert Raynes Bird migration conceals many mysteries still.

Hawk migration has one obvious driving force: Food. When prey becomes scarce, the birds have to go in search of food to survive. There are many demonstrations of the relationship between predator and prey but the one between raptors and what they can find to eat can be both subtle and also spectacular.

One day that familiar Red-tailed hawk is missing and a couple days later you might read about hawk watchers a thousand miles south recording large groups of Redtailed Hawks. And then, somehow, there is a Rough-legged Hawk hunting where the Red-tailed had been all summer.

Mankind is, of course, not content to limit his curiosity to that: he has to know more.

Far Afield Bert Raynes, a long-time friend and TRC Advisory Council member, is the subject of Far Afield: A Conservation Love Story. Created by JenTen Productions.

Far Afield is a documentary about a conservation icon, Bert Raynes, and it’s also a love story involving two people, a place and an environment that inspires us all. With a keen intellect, sharp wit and a twinkle in his eye, Bert inspires the people of Jackson Hole, Wyoming to observe and care about their wild neighbors. The DVD is available for sale in TRC’s online shop and the film is now available for download on Vimeo On Demand at:

Hawks migrate by day and observation of their movements have been recorded over time. Now there are new techniques and new technologies becoming available. Teton Raptor Center and its research director, Bryan Bedrosian, are on the frontier of the new capabilities.

You can be an observer of what is going on with hawks. So, if you should notice there’s a different large hawk over your meadow as winter sets in, ask yourself, “How did it happen?” Why did the Red-tailed Hawk disappear and how and why did the Rough-legged Hawk appear? Then, maybe you are about to enter a lifelong journey into the mystery of migration. A fascinating but sometimes perplexing adventure.

Curious man is being augmented by Techno-man and developing new means of investigation of bird and animal migration. It should be an exhilarating journey.

We can now follow a bird’s movements, some activities, some reasons why birds may use similar routes or not and perhaps why they return from the South.

The Teton Raptor Center is on the frontier of evolving technologies in bird behavior.

Stay tuned....

vimeo.com/ondemand/farafield

Meg and Bert Raynes, © Bert Raynes.

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TRC staff and birds celebrate honoree Bert Raynes at the 2018 Murie Spirit of Conservation Awards in Grand Teton National Park, © Charlie Craighead.

Shop Gifts that make a difference! All proceeds from our shop directly support our mission to advance raptor conservation. Some of our new and most popular items are listed below, and you will find a complete selection at TRC or by visiting tetonraptorcenter.org.

Ceramic Campfire Mug - $12.99 This mug makes a great gift and supports the Poo-Poo Project.

The Wonder of Birds - $27.99 Jim Robbins explores the world of birds. Signed, hardcover.

Bandanas - $9.99 Natural, organic cotton bandana identifying 18 raptors. Great gift.

Poo-Poo Silipints - $9.99 9 oz. unbreakable silicone Silipint.

Help save a wild life!

Bird Note - $22.99 Chirps, Quirks, and Stories of 100 Birds from the Popular Public Radio Show. Art by Emily Poole.

Tote Bag - $15.99 Organic Tote, featuring two of TRC’s educational Screech Owls.

Measures 12”X6”X15.”

Featured Artist: Emily Poole Emily is a freelance illustrator from Jackson, who graduated in 2016 from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in illustration. She currently lives in Eugene, Oregon. Emily’s upbringing in the Tetons has greatly influenced how she sees the world and the art that she creates. A lifelong love for nature and animals has guided her work into the realm of conservation. Emily’s goal is to use her artwork to engage the public in learning about what’s going on in the natural world and what we can do to protect it. She believes that playful and accessible images are the key to effective science communication. Win an ORIGINAL piece of Emily Poole art from BirdNote. See back cover for entry details.

Artist Emily Poole, ©Emily Poole.

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Thanks for Giving a Hoot!

Teton Raptor Center shares our fullest gratitude with the many individuals, families, businesses, and foundations that have generously contributed time, talent, and financial resources to support our work. This extensive list includes our RaptorFest sponsors and Sponsor-A-Screen donors too. These contributions keep us soaring and support important education, research, and rehabilitation initiatives. TRC’s birds, staff, and Board of Directors are grateful beyond measure for the goodwill and generosity extended to the Center this year. **

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Leala Abbott Armond Acri & Maureen O'Leary Carrie Ann Adams Sara Adamson Billie Addleman & Brandi Monger Bob & Fraida Aland Luke Albrecht & Emily Groebner-Albrecht Steve & Kathryn Albrecht Joe Albright & Marcia Kunstel Kassie Allen Susan Allen Susan Alpert Michelle Altizer AmazonSmile Foundation George & Patty Amlin Gail Anderson Lawrence Anderson Lyn Andrews Marc Angelo Annie Band Jewlery Anonymous Arleneaux Family Brent & Eleanor Arnett Martin Aroian Mark & Ryland Aronowitz John & Barb Arrieta Vicki Arundale Laura Assaf Drew Atkins & Tamara Power-Drutis James Attwood DuBose & Sallie Ausley Jackie Austin

John & Diane Awve Dennis Ayers Doug Ayers

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Mickey Babcock Catherine Babcook Nicholas & Gail Bagnoli Bob & Jenna Bailie Andrea Ball Gus Ballis Makayla Balogh Pat Baranksy Jen Barnes David Barnett & Geneva Chong Robert Bartberger & Linda Allen Betsy Bartholomew Robert & Barbara Bartholomew Grace Bartlett Stephanie Bartlett Wesley Bartlett Susannah Bartolotta Teresa Basnight John & Patty Batenhorst Bates Family Baxter International Foundation Suzi Beatie Patricia Beaver Russell & Susan Bechtol John Becker Bill Beckett Bryan & Emily Bedrosian Kiley Beitelspacher Christopher & Marilyn Bell George & Caitlyn Bell

Jenny Bell Merton & Bonnie Bell Robert Bell David Bellamy Tyson Benham Delores Benner Cynthia Bennett Joe & Gainor Bennett Mike Bentles & Heather Voster Jannell Berg Peter & Susanne Bergeron Sara Berghausen David & Linda Berky Kent & Pegi Bernard Chris Berner Randy Berriker Erin Berryman K.C. & Mary Bess Chris Bessonette & Joanna Cooke Karsten Bessonette Ken Biddison & Morgan Smith Roxanne Bierman Brian Bilyeu & Marjorie Pettus Frank & Karla Bird Philip Block Dan Bloomberg & Irene Beardsley Blythe Living Nick & Sarah Bochicchio Audie Bock Ralf & Kathy Boer Joe & Nancy Bohne Pamela Boody Wendy Boone

Virgil & Laurie Boss Kris Bossard Christopher Bourque David & Dolores Boyd James Boyd Jeremy & Christie Boyd Michael & Patricia Boyd Patti Boyd Matt & Patty Brackin Rick & Velvet Bradley Ronald Brammer Bart & Jodie Brand Sara Breckenridge Judee Brennan Sean Brennan Stephanie Brennan Jenny Bressler Kathy Bressler Shen Bridges Cari Briggs Philip Brimmer Jim & Irene Brinkerhoff Mary Brint Betty Ann Broman Robert Bronson David & Yuko Brookover Clark & Susan Brooks Ronnie & Judy Brooks The Brooks Foundation Jeff & Sam Brown Paul Brown Edward & Lauren Browne Alan & Nancy Brumsted Dale Buchbinder Hope Buchbinder Emilie Bufford Fred & Connie Buge Joseph & Scarlett Bullock

Clyde Burberry Dan Burgette Shawn & Marta Burklin Jan Burnett Amira Burns Danny Burns Dede Burnstine & Barbara Burris Mark & Brooke Bussard Dennis & Marian Butcher Travis Byers Martin & Colleen Byrne

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Glorielys Cabrera Henry & Ashley Cadwalader Peter & Anne Calistri Jill Callahan Doreen Cambray Camelot Academy Franz Camenzind Ariel Camiel Michael Campbell Mike Campbell & Ann Harvey Tom Campbell Leslie Cancilla John & Phyllis Cardis Jan Carhart James & Sarah Carifa Heather Carleton Betsy Carlin & Becky Watson Walter & Holly Carr Tosh Carr Claire Carrick Vance & Ann Carruth Andy & Nancy Carson

Top photos, Left to Right: Students during a TRC classroom program, © TRC Staff; Operations Director Jamie Reilly, ©TRC Staff; TRC Staff at fundraising event, ©Taylor Woods Photography; Prarie Falcon, © Steve Poole; Bald Eagle, © Irene Greenberg; Great Horned Owl in Rehabilitation, © Nick Roush; Fledgling Bald Eagle, © TRC Staff.

Inset photo: Long-eared Owl, © Steve Poole.

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Thomas Cartwright Melissa Cassutt Lucy Catalano Antonio Chagoury Emilie Chander Jinx Chapman Max & Ana Chapman Sandy Chapman Chapman Family Foundation David & Rhea Chavez Mark Chenevert Alana Chess Christopher Child Alan Chimacoff & Joan Girgus Elizabeth Christensen Maureen Christian Mark Christofis Peter Chung & Elizabeth Ellis Chung Stephen & Judi Churchill Nick Ciaravella Emily Clark Mark Clark & Jeanie Cranmer Clark Matt Clark Scott Clark & Holly Tate Steven Clark John Clayton Malcolm & Barbara Clinger Tina Close Broughton Coburn & Didi Thunder Max Cockerill Katharine Cody Lisa Coffman Rich & Jimmie Lee Cogburn Kevin & Ali Cohane Timothy & Linda Cohane Jeffrey Cohen Donald & Susan Colbert Sean & Carol Coldren Becky Collier Andy & Linda Collier Bill Collins Jorge Colon Tom & Kristin Combs George Comeaux Compete Ventures Valerie Conger Bill and Lucy Conley Michele Conliffe Jolie Connolly-Poe

Michael & Joyce Connors ConocoPhillips Jack Conroy Kathy Cook Ty Cook Irene Cooke Michaela Copland Russ & Peter Copping Constance Cordill David & Renee Cords Alex Cornell Alice Cornell Randy Correll & Paul Occhipinti Kathy Cottam Kevin Coughlan Alyson Courtemanch Allison Courtin Elizabeth Cowie

Nick Cox Crane Creek Graphics Candy Crawford Crofton Family Susan Crosser Tim & Rosie Cully Leith & Elaine Culver Bob & Wyndi Cusick

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Winthrop & Bobbie Dailey Scott Daily Barbara Dainotti Matt & Cindy Daly Mitchell Dann Erin Daoust Jolie Davies Steve Davis Van & Lynne Davis Clint & Melinda Day Darin Day Jim & Virginia Dean Mary DeByl Christine Decker Sarah DeHaan

Eric & Anne Delahaye Nicholas DeSantis Samantha Diaz Bob & Merrie Dillow Aimee Divis Laura Doak Rhea Dodd Peter & Vicki Doenges Jody Donnelly Connie Dorner Laurel Dorr Jennifer Dorsey Tilly Dorsey Thom Dougherty & Jane Hausner Mike & Zizi Dowda & Liza Millett Dan & Martha Downing Stephanie Downs

Christian & Jacqueline Erdman Greg & Terri Erickson Guyland and Robin Evans John & Sue Ewan Frank & Patty Ewing

Rex Gantenbein & Judy Powers Janice Garcia Pamela Gardner Wes Gardner Michael & Gwenn Garmon John & Ann Garrett F Heather Garrison Jeff Fagnan Peggy Gehl Jennifer Fargo Julie Geng Wendy Farnsworth Kate Gersh Sidney & Martha Feldman Eric & Robin Gerstel Kurt & Sharon Feldt Mary Gerty Dillon & Marialice Ferguson David & Elizabeth Gieck Richard & Jean Ferguson Jane Gifun Thom Filgo Stevie Gildehaus Ray Fink Garth Gillespie Gary Finkel Duane Gipe & Lisa Finkelstein Kathryn Okinaga-Gipe Meredyth Given Derek Gjerde & Allison Gjered Hoffman Local Approved! I lived in Wilson for almost a Glenderro Farm year but only recently went to the Raptor center.

Robert Gluck & Family I felt like all my Harry Potter dreams came true Jan Gnadt between seeing the owls and hawks up close.

Joshua Goldmark Definitely recommend for every age!

Christine & Thea Goss -- Jacqueline R., West Chester, Pennsylvania, September 2018­ Goth Family Jonathan Gottlieb Mouna Goyette Jonathan Grall Theodora Doyon Francine Fleming Laurie Grant Myra Dremeaux Jim & Astrid Flood Zoe Graves Hillary Duncan Cynthia Flor Dianna Gray Robin Dunitz Earl & Joyce Flowers Rachel Gray Haleigh Dunk Steve Fly Irene Greenberg Stephen Dynia Jeff & Beth Foley Joe & Phyllis Greene Kathy Ford & Jennifer Greenwood E Donna Schwartz Rich Greenwood & John Eason Jayann Fordon Connie Wieneke Susan Eddy David & Gisele Found Victoria Griffin Bill Edwards Susanne Fox Riley & Molly Griffith Steve Egan Carole Frakes Tim Griffith & John & Stephanie Eggott Don & Maryellen Frank Margi Neale Griffith Ehrenkranz Family Ruth Franklin Ingrid Grimes Foundation Betsy Franz Scott Groper & Eve Adler Betty Elam Elizabeth Frates Cameron Groves Steve & Jane Elam Saadiah Freeman Larry & Ginny Guenzel Gary & Syd Elliott Salene Freeman Genevieve Guertin Max Elmendorf Jack & Lynne Fritz Leslie Gura Evelyn Elsing Geoffrey Fry Philip Gura Denny Emory Cindy Fuller Emerald Gustowt Cecelia English Sherry Guzzi Episcopal School G Kit Gwin of Acadiana Peter & Gail Gallo

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Talon Society Members Donors and volunteers who gave an annual gift of $1,000 or more, or 100 hours of volunteer service.

Acton Family Giving Cathy Alba Joseph Albracht & Patricia Stancarone Anonymous Dorothy Bahna Patricia Barganier Phil & Victoria Barret Dennis & Carol Berryman Black-Periman Foundation Rich Bloom & Becky Woods Bloom Bev Boynton Donald C. Brace Foundation Bob Bradley & Susan Grottendorfer Philip Bredesen & Andrea Conte Nick Bunzl & Judy Bernstein Bunzl Anthony & Becky Busa Carbonari Family Foundation Lee Cashwell Litt Clark & Kathy Smith Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Colin Corgan Ann Cornell Aaron Couch Robert & Taliaferro Crozer Kirk & Peggy Davenport Timothy T. Day Foundation Steven & Roberta Denning Buzz Dimond & Charlotte Oliver David & Wendy Dodson Addie Donnan David & Nancy Donovan Samantha Douville Bill & Pauline Egan Jane Elam Sue Ernisse David Fenolio Bill Finerty Gregg & Madelyn Foster Are & Lisa Friesecke Genesis Alkali LLC David & Joan Goldfarb John & Linda Graham

Robert Graham & Karen Terra Horace & Elizabeth Gray Gray Holdings, LLC June Green David & Leslye Hardie Anne Hare Bob Haynam Carlton Henson Alan J. Hirschfield Foundation Norm & Carole Hofley Bill & Lannie Hoglund David & Debby Hopkins David & Missy Hoster A.C. & Penney Hubbard Jonathan Hughel Robert & Gail Hughes Robert Jack Margaret Johnson Chansoo & Elisabeth Joung Marilyn Kite Knobloch Family Foundation Chris & Pippa Knowlton Beedee Ladd Michael & Rosalie Linn David & Catherine Loevner Jack & Carolyn Long Randy Luskey Clark & Andy MacKenzie Barbara Magin John Mannix John & Adrienne Mars Forrest & Amy McCarthy Lauren McClees-Prochnow Porgy McClelland Gregory & Elizabeth McCoy Bernie McHugh & Frances Clark Denton & Amy McLane Michael Meyer & Kathy Remus Meyer Mountain Wind Power Patti Mull Mac and Hilary Munro Murie Audubon Society Arlene Murphy Stephen & Linda Nash Oatey Foundation

Julianne O'Donoghue Scott & Kacy O'Hare Keith B. Ohnmeis Foundation Ed & Laura Opler Noah & Annette Osnos Panoram Foundation Marshall & Veronique Parke Patagonia.com Gloria Polis Steve & Carol Poole Jackie Potter Sarah Pruden William W. Rowley H.S. & Kim Russell Jeff & Wendy Safchik John & Kathy Sander Dickson Cooke Schaefer Gerry & Miriam Scully Shepherds Family Foundation Don & Dragon Sherman Skinny Skis Kate Smith Roger Smith & Margaret Creel Mark & Teri Snell Margot Snowdon Paul Stacey Matt & Brooke Stemm Martha Stewart STS Foundation Tom & Linda Taylor Alan Thorn Gene & Susan Tremblay Union Pacific GivePlus Program The Voigt Foundation Randy & Kristie Wade Michael & Tana Wall Mark & Lisa Wan Kathy Warner Michael Wehrle William E. Weiss Foundation Westside Wine and Spirits

Jason Williams Wolf Creek Charitable Foundation WRJ Design Associates

We invite you to join the Talon Society!

Show your commitment to birds of prey by joining the Talon Society. Your annual gift of $1,000 or more or 100 hours of volunteer service within a calendar year grants you entry into this treasured community of TRC supporters.

We’ll celebrate your investment in raptor conservation with invitations to special events and a custom-made pin by Wilson, Wyoming artist Annie Band.

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Marian Haddock Margaret Hagen Roald & Audrey Hagen Phoebe Hailey David Hall Lauren Hall Matthew Hall & Anne Love Hall Ronda Hall Zack Hall & Julie Ann Giacobassi Virginia Halloran Robert & Nanci Halper Michelle Hamilton Ben Hammond & Lisa Johnson Danny & Maggie Hancock Brett Hanscom Oscar Hansen Paul Hansen & Kay Stratman Tom Harbin Kevin Harbison Marie Hardenbrook Lachlan Hardie Dominic Harding Laura Hargis John & Carol Harkness Melissa Harold John & Lily Harrington George & Suzanne Harris John & Lisbeth Harris Ronald & Joan Harris Mary Lou Hartness

Stew & Carol Harvey James Hasty Pam Hawkes Bruce & Carolynn Hawtin William & Mary Hayes Bailey Hedges Sue Hedges Mark Heising & Elizabeth Simons Julie Hempel Peter Henderson Barb Hendrickson Lisa Henson Chuck & Barbara Herz Miriam Herzog Laney Hicks Roberta Higer Stormy Hileman Steve & Teresa Hillstrom Steve & Jane Hipp Jim & Ginger Hirschfeld Tony & Lynda Hitschler Dick & Karen Hobbins Karen Homewood Julie Hoover Elizabeth Horn Lee & Paula Hougen Helen Houp Jen Housel Jack & Carrie Howe Elizabeth Howell Vladyslav Hrybok Eric Huber Robert Hughes Brian Hull

PHOTOS, left to right: Great Gray Owl, ©Ashleigh Scully; Bald Eagle, ©Irene Greenberg; Poo-Poo project at Sleeping Bear Dunes, © National Park Service; Barn Owl at TRC before release, ©TRC Staff.

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Jake Kaauwai Gillian Kabat Chris Kadue Sarah Kaiser Barry & Joyce Karpay Michael & Ellen Karpf Gregory & Connie Kasper Catherine Kassel Ed & Jean Kaufman Elinore Kaufman Randall & Mary Kaufmann Sheryl Kaufmann Kevin Kavanagh & Katie Madden Sue Keavney

Adam & Vida Keene Susan Kelly Amy Kelman Kory Kennaugh John & Loyola Kiefling Steve & Marti Kiely Fred & Susan Kingwill Robert Kirby Scott & Carrie Kirkpatrick Alfred & Eileen Kivlin Jim Kleine & Kimberly Day Kraig Kobert Stephen Koch & Kathryn Nyrop Jack Koehler & Kristen Simpson Gary Kofinas Chuck & Pam Koob Carrie Kozak Ed & Lucinda Krajsky Lawrence & Su Krauss Brian Krusoe Garrett, Nicole & Sydney Kuhn Charles & Jane Kusek Jami Kush

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David Lemon Alex Mattika Lennon Family Milton & Kathleen May The Jonathan & Jill Lerner Analeise Mayor Family Charitable Fund T.J. & Sherry McCann Josh & Elila Levinson Sandra McCarthy Don & Dorothy Lewis Timber McCaslin Greg & Julia Lewis Linda McCaughey Herb & Terry Lewis Duncan & Harriett Roger & Diane Lewis McClelland Martin & Alice Lieb Scott & Tracy McClelland William Liljeroos Vinny McClelland David & Carmiya Lincoln William & Ruth McClure Jeannine Linsday Mike & June McCollister Stephen & Billi-Jo Lisa Mike McCue Jim & Zoe Lloyd Jay McDaniel Cody & Shauna Lockhart Maxwell McDaniel Bruce Loewenberg Brendan & Nicki Mary Lohuis McDermott Karen Louis Matthew & Becky McDonald Deborah Lucas Robert Gibbes McDowell Joan Lucas Susan McDowell Merrilyne Lundahl Lisa McGee Barbara Lundquist Erica McGraw Kauffman Lustgarden Bob & Kimberly McGregor Family Fund John & Pauline McIntosh Kelly McKeen M Tommy McLaren Linda MacIlwaine Melissa Meek Ellen Mack Karima Meguid Daniel & Nancy Mahoney Joseph Meisner Nancy Major Joel & Kim Meline Jane Manlove Moe & Irene Mellion Cheryl Manning Emily Menacher Leslie Mapes Paula Menghetti Ms. Bonnie Markley Merck Foundation Thomas & Linda Markovits Carol Mersereau Albert & Bertha Brian Messana Markstein Foundation Mark & Ann Messana Hunter Marrow & Katie Metzger Tracy Blue Christine Meulemans Linda Mars Darin & Genevieve Martens Brody Martin & Maria Alonte Sandra Martin Josh & Becky Marvil Chip & Courtney Marvin

Show us what you've got!

We invite you to share your raptor-inspired art, stories, and photos. Teton Raptor Center is always interested in learning about your observations of raptors in the wild. If you would like to submit a photo-of-the-week for our website, please send your submission to raptors@tetonraptorcenter.org.

Owly, the Great Horned Owl, artwork, Š Edie Walker.

Stephen Meyer & Sharon Salveter Gail Mezynski Larry Milhon Frank Miller Lorelie Miller Rick Miller & Elaine Lutz Miller Scott & Elinor Miller Mark & Kathy Millington Jim & Yvonne Minor Maya Mirson-Tohme Carmenza Mitchell Lela Mitchell Norman Mjellem Jon Mobeck Pamela Moe Maya Moffat Ane Mommsen Meghan Monahan Terri Monk Bill Moore Joseph & Susan Moore Bridgett Moran Adrienne Moreno Christina Morgan Linda Morgan Susan Morin Kim Morris Suzanne Morrow Richard & Claire Morse Foundation Casey & Amy Morton Cliff & Audri Moseley Sandra Moser Walter Moss Tim & Sandy Motzer Patricia Moulton Ann Moyer

Sarah Mueller Denny & Kristin Mui Patti Mullendore Joyce Muller Bill Mulligan & Kim Kernan Danielle Munzing David & Christine Murdoch Carol Murray Mary Murray Dan Muscatell

M. Christine Ott Ken Overfield & Genie Copp Willard & Katharine Overlock Pamela Oves Carol Owens Leslie Oyama

Reynolds & Bettie Pomeroy Emily Poole Darlene Powell David Powell Shannon Powell Clayton, Ellery, Hunter & Adrian Preheim & Stephanie Thomas Timothy & Trish Preheim Premier Powder Coating Guillaume Preud'homme

Lizbeth Pratt David & Lauren Reus Cori Rice Emma Richdale Kristi Richter-Duff Ed & Lee Riddell Travis & Annie Riddell William Riester Bill Rietscha Bob Righter & Sherry Smith Will Rigsby & Leslie Mattson

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Andrew Sabin Family Foundation Andrew Salter & Michele Gammer Christine Sanborn Paul Sandretto P Bob & Beverly Sands Tracy Paden David Santos Kristin Painter Julian & Anita Saul Michael Palmer & Eva Ein David Saurman & N Joanie Heisey Michael Nardiello Jeff & Vivien Sayre Kimberly Navratil Frank & Judy Scarborough Friendly staff, great information, and beautiful Betsy Neal Sam Scears & raptors!! The presentation was very entertaining Caitlin Neal Carly Summerell and informative. The boys loved it!! We saw red Shirley Needham Diane Schafer tailed hawk, horned owl, and bald eagle. Thanks Andy & Danna Nehrbas Eva Scherer again for the education on these beautiful birds!

Harry Nelms & Sally Nelms Brian & Maggie Schilling ---TexasEarlyBird, Fort Worth, TX, July 2018 Matthew Nelms Lauren Schilling Julie Nesbitt Sandra Schlesinger Network for Good Harvey & Mary Schmidt Jan Netzer & Chuck & Carol Schneebeck Rich & Mary Palmer Jonathan & Elisabeth Prial Peter & Diana Ritchie Carolyn Dickerson Jonathan & Jennifer Tony Panarisi & Leeann Prichard Jim Robbins Mark Newcomb & Allison Priscilla Marden John Pritchard John Roberts & Lynn Fleisher Schneider von Maur Newcomb Zachary & Leigh Schoepflin George & Jenny Parchman Loren & Marsha Pritzel Kay Roberts Paul Nichols & Pamela Schroeder Biba & Jon Parker Foundation Benjamin Prochnow & Grace Robertson Katherine Yamada Robert Schuetle Claudia Parker Lauren McClees-Prochnow Janet Robertson Nancy Nickel-Resor Mark, Audra & Dorothy Parker Luther Propst & Liz Storer Maryann Robertson Deborah Nicolls Owen Schultheis Barbara Paterson Steve & Lisa Robertson Samantha Nobes Susan Patla R Paul & Margaret Robinson Duane & Pam Schweigert Jim & Glennis Nokes Catherine Scott Kevin, Mary & Hailey Patno David & Patsy Raaum Paul & Genelle Robishaw Julie Nolan Pam Scott PayneWest Insurance Kala Ramesh Peter & Kathy Roby Scott Nord Don & Barbara Seale Ken & Susan Pedersen Jaime & Kathy Ramirez Julie Rocherolle John Norton Laura Seale Meri-Kathryn Peed Susan Randolph Donald & Larrie Rockwell Novak Charitable Gift Fund Michael & Melina Pellini Josh Seibel Gerald & Shirley Ravitz Rocky Mountain Power Karen Novey Renee Seidler Barbara Pennington Bert Raynes Barbara Rodriguez Jack & Carole Nunn Ann Seifert Arturo & Eunjae Al & Susan Read Laura Roe Melanie Nutter Hannah Seifert Peralta-Ramos Nick Reavill & William & Carol Rogers Bill Nye Manuel Shah Cynda Peralta-Ramos Emily Wolahan-Reavill Elisabeth Rohrbach Hilary Sharp Henry & Judy Perkins Red Knot Remote Wendy Rominger O Emily Shaw Joe & Donna Perryman David & Jan Redford Amanda Ronan Clinton & Sharon O'Brien Gary Shaw & Susan Steele Pet Place Plus Josh & Patricia Reed Kirsten Rorke Diana O'Brien Shaw Family Marge Pett Larry & Becky Reed Molly Rosen Maureen O'Brien Russell Pflughaupt Marney Reed & Monroe & Andrea Rosenthal Nancy Shea Max Obringer Tod Shedlosky Benjamin Phelps Lyn Hackelman Shane Rothman Elizabeth O'Donnell Timothy Sheldon Henry Phibbs & Jonathan Reese Allyn & Win Roulhac Arden & Ellie Oksanen Leslie Petersen Dawn Rehill Tyler & Elizabeth Rounding Shell Oil Company Clarence Olmstead & Florence Shepard Carson Phillips Norma Reich Elisa Rouse Kathleen Heenan Pam Shown Ray & Rosemary Phillips Ann Reiling Brian Rubino Scott & Colleen Olson Jake & Donna Shreck Barbara Phinney James Reilly & Alice Roby Russell & Lisa Ruschill Patty O'Neil Dick & Sandy Shuptrine George & Sarah Phocas Fred & Margie Reimers Glenn & Donna Russell Harry & Ann Oppenheimer Bob & Carolyn Pisano Barry & Priscilla Sibson William & Raz Reinecke Katryna Russell Joe & Mary Beth O'Reilly Sierra Wildlife Coalition Thomas Pistohl Brian & Maddy Remlinger Paul & Annie Ruttle Kim Orsini Richard & Barbara Silverman Pledging Foundation Richard & Kathleen Remmer Brandon & Katrina Ryan Ruth Ostergaard John Silvio Charles & Janet Plosser BK Reno William Ryerson James Osterhout Will Silvio & Yoko Nakatani Tara Podkrajesk Craig Resnick & Lisa Rymell

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Barbara Simonds Benj Sinclair Katy Sinclair Diane Sipe Bob Sizoo Thomas & Sylvia Skafidas Donna Skinner Richard & Stephanie Slaymaker Sanford & Carol Slobin Colleen Marie Smiertka Ann Smith Christopher & Lisa Smith Creel Smith Donna Smith Elsa Smith Emily Smith Garnett & Bitsy Smith Gray Smith & Cindy Brockway Smith Herbert & Annie Smith Kate Smith Nat Smith Sean Smith Timothy Smith Janet Snekhaus Maxwell Snow Barbara Snyder Solar Properties William Sollee & Judy Lindquist Barbara Sommerfeld Greg & Priscilla Sorensen Anne Spacone Reilly Spaniel Kent Spence Paul Spiessbach Jim & Kim Springer Jan Stacey Fred & Jeanie Staehr Norm & Carrie Starr State Farm Companies Foundation Steep Mountain Farm Alex Steffen Bobby & Mimi Stein Mose Stephens Claudette Stern Todd & Kathy Stetson Sally Stevens Patricia Sticher Kari Stieler

Gary & Mary Jo Weissman Paul & Laura Wilson Jim Welch Kurt & Chris Wimberg Craig Weldon Paul & Jess Wireman Robin Wellinski Margaret Wise Stuart & Daphne Wells Richard & Linda Witherite Stephen & Carolyn Wentzel Jerry & Barbara Wolahan U Adam & Jackie Wenzlik Paul Wolfe Steve & Amy Unfried Rob Werner Stephen & June Wolfson Randy & Amy Urick Lisa Werst Darren Wolverton Lynda West Ted & JoAnn Wong V Mark & Bree Westfall Meghan Wood Mike & Carolyn Vale Carol Weston Loring Woodman & Libby van Beuren Melody Lin Jeff van Ee & Nancy Eaton Whisenand & Turner, P.A. Peggy Whitaker Charles Woodward T Ann Van Meter Amanda White David & Susan Work Ali Taleghani & John & Tiffani Van Orman Joseph White Chris & Holly Wright Albertine DuFrayne Kent & Karen Van Riper Raymond White Jason Wright Tarun Family Jim & Mindy VanHercke J.J. Whitehurst John Wright & Dana Olson Peter & Joyce Taub Virgil VanTrease Robin Whitesides Kelvin Wu & Elli Bemis Ian & Sherri Taxman Sarah Vasquez James Whitney Thomas & Jean Wyman Elizabeth Taylor Vertical Services Kevin & Amy Taylor Vernon & Barbara Vinzant Laurel Wicks Y Geoff Tennican & Paul Vollmar & Jody Silliker Hayley Wickstrom John & Nancy Wilbrecht Amanda Leonberg Yoo Jennifer Durning Mary Volz Karen Wilbrecht Heather Youngs Michael & Jennifer Madeline Voshell Wes & Angie Wilkerson Tennican Bill Williams Z Tim Tennyson & W Cindy Williams Michael & Kelly Zanzarella Deidre Bainbridge Steve Wade Leslie Williams Tommy & Lyla Zaremba Allan & Frances Tessler Catherine Wagner Scot Williams Scott Zarret Teton Rental Sandy & Polly Wakeman Sean Williams Gregory & Dimmie Zeigler Teton Yoga Shala Don & Elizabeth Walden Beth Thebaud Brooke & Mackenzie Walles Simon & Danielle Williams Gianna Zuccotti Ron & Lynne Williamson Laurence & Laura Zuckerman Deborah Thomas Michael Wallis John & Ellen Wilson Aldo & Charlotte Zueck Amanda Thompson Justin & Jessie Walters Dina Thompson Bill & Deb Ward Jeff Thompson Willy & Abby Warner William & Susan Thorkelson Kevin & Amy Warren PHOTOS, left to right: Young Great Horned Owl, © Irene Thursday Roundtable Meghan Warren Greenberg; Ambassador Ann Hare and Hunter, the Peregrine Kimberly Till John & Jocelyn Wasson Falcon, © TRC Staff; Nestling Ferruginious Hawk, © Moosejaw Bravo Photography; Ambassador Lauren McClees with Raptorfest Cory Tilley Bill & Teresa Waterman Participants © Becca Bredehoft; Red-tailed Hawk, © Irene Wes & Shirley Timmerman Lynn Watkins Greenberg; Education Director Becky Collier with Taiga the Great Randy & Kathleen James Watkinson & Gray Owl, © Becca Bredehoft; Manzana the Barn Owl, © Ed Palaszynski; Burrowing Owl, © Irene Greenberg.

Titsworth Hermione Beresford Devin Topp Andrew Watson & Bob & Anna Touhey Ann Neumann Pierre Tournois David & Eva Watson Randolph & Robyne David & Rhonda Watson Townsend Donald & Janis Webb Danielle Treharne James & Ruth Webb

Denise Trejo Ron & Kay Lea Weber It was so much fun, we're doing it again!

Miranda Trieston Mary Webster Join us for the 9th annual Julia Trimarchi Cuccaro Diana Wedell Chris Tubby Linda Weil Donna Sue Tulipana Andy & Kathy Stirling Stephen Stohlman & Cornelia Bergmann Peter Stoops & Kate Wilkinson K.O. Strohbehn Tom & Carol Strong Madeleine Sturmer Rhea Suh Sierra Sumpf Ronald & Joyce Surdam Gary & Stacy Suskauer

Bruce & Sandra Tully Kathryn Turner Wayne & Polly Turner Karen Turner-Smith

** Donors and volunteers who contributed time, talent, financial resources and/or in-kind services and gifts between October 1, 2017 and September 30, 2018 are recognized on this list. Teton Raptor Center regrets any inadvertent omissions or misspellings. Please contact us if you are not properly recognized so we can correct our information on file.

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Win this Painting & More!

By taking just a few minutes to share your feedback and insights, you’ll be eligible to win this raptor-inspired artwork generously contributed by featured artist Emily Poole. One winner will receive this original 9x12” Osprey painting featured in BirdNote. Additionally, the winner will receive a copy of the book, a TRC tote bag, and notecards - all with artwork by Emily Poole. Complete this survey to enter:

tetonraptorcenter.org/support/2018-survey Survey closes on January 1, 2019.

“Teton Raptor Center has been a source of support in my life as an artist since the day Roger and Owly visited my third grade art class. I’m proud to be able to support all the excellent work that TRC does for raptors, the environment, and the community."

- Emily Poole, Artist.

Please remember Teton Raptor Center during your yearend giving. All donors who make a gift of $100 or more by December 31, 2018 will receive a complimentary copy of the 2nd edition of Beak to Feet.

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