Fledge Watch - Jemison Goes Down a 2nd Time (4-7pm)

[jeanne]

Donating to Wild Wings is such a wonderful idea!  Terry, from Wild Wings, has been there immediately when we have needed her  (Easter for Mariah and 7 at night on a holiday weekend for Jemison).  The cost of food is high yet she has shared this with our birds. 

[Donna]

Donating to Wild Wings is such a wonderful idea!  Terry, from Wild Wings, has been there immediately when we have needed her  (Easter for Mariah and 7 at night on a holiday weekend for Jemison).  The cost of food is high yet she has shared this with our birds. 

Not sure what they need more..supplies or $$...I see they need P towels and Hydrogen Peroxide. Another great cause. I'm in.

[jeanne]

They do have a wish list.  They appreciate anything that is done.  They also have "bricks" which line their entrance.  A brick can be purchased and engraved to honor or memorialize someone.

[valhalla]

I did the Eagle membership, told them to keep the stuff, and to use these dollars for "food", as a thank you for Jemison.

Money is always needed - think the Red Cross, for example, because money can be converted to food or whatever right now - the organization doesn't have to sell it or distribute it, or store it prior to distribution AND the exact specific need can be met with a couple of Uncle Grants (a childhood friend is a great niece of President Grant, hence Uncle Grant). 

[jeanne]

Janet, you are wonderful!!!  And very right.  I know for a fact that Wild Wings was able to rescue a peregrine last year because donations made it possible.  The falcon would have been euthanized had it not been for Wild Wings. She's a beautiful bird.  There was concern that she might not be able to adjust to the new environment but the people at WW worked their usual magic and she is fine.  They are so devoted to the animals.

[valhalla]

Nah, not wonderful, just fortunate to be able to do donations. 

Speaking of donations, consider the USO in this year's giving plan.  In addition to all they do for our active military members, they have begun a wounded warrior program. 

We can't help everyone or every organization, but we can all do our part - one way or another.

[MAK]

It's fortunate that you and people like you are willing to help with your very hard earned dollars.  A big shout out to all !

[valhalla]

There is no "i" in team.

[Shaky]

Just a very quick update.
  Carrie and Shaky volunteered to contact Terry at Wild Wings who graciously offered some appropriate food for our young fledgling. 

When I was in Rochester for the last Fledge Watch Weekend in 2008, I had the opportunity to tour the Wild Wings facility.  One of their major challenges is the increasing cost of providing food for their resident raptors.  While waiting for Jemison updates, you might consider visiting their website <www.wildwingsinc.org>, thank them for assisting Jemison,  and making a donation.
Kapi in VT

Don't forget the rehabber.

http://www.bcwildlifestation.com/donations.html

[Dumpsterkitty]

Just a very quick update.
  Carrie and Shaky volunteered to contact Terry at Wild Wings who graciously offered some appropriate food for our young fledgling. 

When I was in Rochester for the last Fledge Watch Weekend in 2008, I had the opportunity to tour the Wild Wings facility.  One of their major challenges is the increasing cost of providing food for their resident raptors.  While waiting for Jemison updates, you might consider visiting their website <www.wildwingsinc.org>, thank them for assisting Jemison,  and making a donation.
Kapi in VT

Don't forget the rehabber.

http://www.bcwildlifestation.com/donations.html

Thanks Shaky-I don't think I really knew who the rehab team was before...

[jeanne]

Thanks, Shaky, for the link.  This rehabber gave Mariah immediate attention and called in a vet who lives nearby.   When he was called about Jemison, he said he would take him and also immediately called the vet to say Jemison was on his way.

If I am not mistaken, rehabbers do this as a labor of love and are not compensated.  So donations really are helpful and needed.

[dale]

Don't forget the rehabber.
http://www.bcwildlifestation.com/donations.html

Thank you Shaky, for the link. Good thinking.
And Kapi, for remembering Wild Wings.

Dale

[valhalla]

Don't forget the rehabber.

http://www.bcwildlifestation.com/donations.html

So, I went out to make another donation and the PayPal link is indicating that the merchant is unable to receive payments  ???  ???  I do prefer the PayPal option because the donations appear on my year-end summary for my AmEx, which means that I don't have to keep track of them.

I will try again Sunday morning.

Thanks for the name of the rehabber, as we never knew and NOW I feel terribly remiss 

[KapiVT]

Don't forget the rehabber.

http://www.bcwildlifestation.com/donations.html
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Shaky or Other Locals:
If I bring a collections of towels and blankets to the Fledge Watch Weekend, can someone see that it gets to the rehabber?
Kapi in VT

[Dumpsterkitty]

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