THANKS TO YOUR GENEROSITY,
OUR SPRING FUNDRAISER TO FEED THE BABY RAPTORS
WAS A ROUSING SUCCESS!!!!
Thanks to
N. Ahmed, 14 Anonymous Donors, M. Badakhshan, S. Blackburn, D. & L. Borgen, J. Bozarth, J. Brenock, B. & M. Brewer, E. Burdick, J. Caseldine, Cedarville Elementary School, D. Colo, S. Cooperman, P. Culley, R. Diamond-Guerin, V. Fettig, M. Filosa, Frontstream, Z. Gabet, L. Gaff, B. Gemlick, D. & B. Hall, N. & B. Hankee, S. Hansen, L. Hegemier, A. Heger, C. Howe, M. Johnson, R. Kaczmarczyk, R. Kaminsky, J. Keeler, B & E. Lindvall, J. & G. McClary, A. Medsker, C. Metz, F. Nodine, Oak Farm School, B. Oberg, J. Price, D. Ritchie, D. Schanlaub, J. Seiler, R. Sides, E. Simpson, N. Smith, J. & G. Smythe, G. Snider, G. Stewart, V. Swanson, M. Tarleton, S. Trittipo, J. Turner, J. Urban, J., B. & M. Wall, L. Weaver, L. Weber, D. Weisberg, K. Westfall, P. & W. Whitacre, R. White, N. Wilder, L. Wooten, T. Yeager, A. Zepke, K. Zimmerman
. . . and thanks to the donors who give each and every month.
S. Bowman, P. Davich, L. Dearing, M. & D. Freed, S. McInnis, L. Ostergren
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A VERY SPECIAL KINDNESS
by Jeannie Smythe
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Soarin’ Hawk was given a very special surprise by Cedarville Elementary School’s first grade students after the educational talks we did there on Monday, May 17th. These special students and teachers decided on a special project entitled “Chores Are For The Birds."
All the first grade students from each class did chores to earn money to donate to Soarin’ Hawk with a whopping total of $183.05! The students wrote down each chore on a piece of paper doing helpful things like, fed the goats, took out the garbage, helped with the dishes, etc., and placed it in the class envelope with the money they received for the task. Not only was this very helpful to the Soarin’ Hawk organization, but it taught the students the importance of donating their time to help a worthwhile cause. The students also gave us a poster they made, that is proudly displayed in our main building.
Bob Walton, co-founder of Soarin’ Hawk, was so impressed by the student’s efforts, he created special ‘Thank You’ certificates with a picture of our eagle, Mr. Jefferson, and signed by our president, Ted Geers, to commemorate all of their hard work. Bob also hosted a special Zoom session for the students so they could see more of the Soarin’ Hawk ambassador birds and learn about what we do to take care of them.
It was a great experience for everyone involved, and we’d like to give a big ‘shout out’ to Cedarville Elementary School, those wonderful teachers, and the first graders who learned in a very special way that ‘Chores are for the Birds!’
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ANOTHER SPECIAL THANK YOU |
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Special thanks also to Hixson Sand and Gravel for their continued support and donation of gravel, top soil, and drainage supplies for our new facility. If you need sand, gravel, landscape stone, and other landscaping materials, please consider Hixson. All it takes is one phone call to their family-owned and operated company that's been in business since 1955. Whether for construction sites, driveways, yards, or backfill, Hixson will dispatch the materials you need. Your satisfaction is their top priority.
Pictured below, from left, are Brock Klink , Bobby Hixson, Raymond Hixson, Jim Hixson and Logan Hixson. Photo courtesy of Doosan.
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“Mysterious and little-known organisms live within reach of where you sit.
Splendor awaits in minute proportions.”
~ E.O. Wilson
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First flight of a young red-tailed hawk
Video: Cornell Bird Cam
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KUDOS TO CREATIVE STUDENTS - UPDATE! |
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Andre Centlivre of the Homestead High School media team had a class assignment, and chose to create a video that showcases Soarin' Hawk and our ambassador birds. Andre, we think your video is AWESOME, and we're so excited to share it with our newsletter subscribers!
EXCITING UPDATE! Andre's video won 1st Place in the Corporate Video category at the IASB! Congratulations, Andre and the Homestead Media team!
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FOUR EGGS, ONE HATCHLING, ONE AMAZING JOURNEY |
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Well, this year's falcon season is coming to an end. So much has happened in the short month and a half since this year's only baby hatched on April 23. Because she was Moxie and Jamie's only child, she got lots of attention and food, and often was seen with a crop that looked like it was ready to explode! On May 18, she was briefly removed from the nest box and given a name and the leg bands that will identify her for life. (The unhatched eggs also were taken for examination to learn why they didn't hatch.)
By the time you read this, BeeGee likely will be flying (or very close to flying) the skies of Fort Wayne, learning from Moxie and and Jamie to be the best falcon she can be.
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ARE YOU A FRIEND OF SOARIN' HAWK?
Show your pride and support with Soarin' Hawk apparel! Lots to choose from. Click the link below.
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A SPECIAL NOTE FROM GIGI,
OUR VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Hello everyone!
We are starting up again with small orientations. Please contact me for more info on volunteering with Soarin’ Hawk.
Stay well!
Gigi Stewart, Volunteer Coordinator
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WANT TO BE A WILDLIFE REHABILITATOR?
Rehabilitating wildlife is a calling. It's interesting, frustrating, heart-wrenching, satisfying, sometimes exhausting, expensive, and never the same two days in a row. It's also one of the most rewarding jobs you can do. If you hear the "call of the wild," and want to be a rehabber, here is some general information about the requirements for getting a rehab permit.
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GOT CHICKENS? Protect Them from Predators |
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Predators come with the territory when you're keeping chickens, unfortunately. But here are 10 ways to keep your feathered friends from becoming an easy meal.
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A VERY SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU!
Experience Your Very Own Raptor Adventure!
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DID YOU KNOW? BALD EAGLE FACTS |
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Thanks to people like you, we were able to rescue, rehabilitate, and release this beautiful Snowy Owl. After a few weeks in our facility, she was released in Michigan, in order to give her a bit of help in her long migration north. Won't you make a donation, so we can help others like her? No contribution is too small!
Your donation is tax deductible.
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