"If thou art worn and hard beset
with sorrows that thou wouldst forget,
If thou wouldst read a lesson that will keep
thy heart from fainting and thy soul from sleep,
Go to the woods and hills! - No tears
dim the sweet look that Nature wears."
~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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SPRING IS HERE!
Time for our Spring Raffle!
May 2 - July 4 (drawing July 6 @ 1:15)
'Like' our Facebook page so you don't miss your chance! Click Here!
(You can also go to Soarin' Hawk Fundraising Group on Facebook)
The more tickets you buy, the better your chances!
BUY A BUNCH!
As always, all money raised goes toward caring for the birds.
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Last month, Soarin' Hawk bade farewell to beautiful Red-Shouldered Hawk Ginger. Ginger came to us in 2015 with a wing droop that made it impossible for her to survive in the wild. She delighted adults and children alike at presentations, and all of Soarin' Hawk's volunteers, with her personality as big as the sky. We will miss her true diva-ness and her loud "singing" that filled the air with smiles.
Rest well now, Ginger, with love and thanks.
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"When we return wild animals to nature, we merely return them to what is already theirs. For [humans] cannot give wild animals freedom, they can only take it away." - Jacques-Yves Cousteau
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RESCUES OF THE MONTH
On April 23, our rescue line got a call from a homeowner who said there was an owl in her chimney. To the rescue was Tim of Orion Wildlife Solutions, who removed the "owl" (see photo) and sent it merrily on its way. If you have an issue with wildlife, call a professional. Call Tim at 260-414-9120.
Reminder: Protect against wildlife falling into your chimney by getting a chimney cap. They're inexpensive, easy to install and can be found at any hardware store.
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We received a call about a great horned owl nestling sitting on an "island" of reeds, seemingly with no way to get back to his nest. The caller wanted to help the young bird, but didn't know how. The bird was surrounded by water and wet, and mom & dad were nearby.
We never like taking a young bird from its parents. At the same time, young birds are often inadvertently pushed out of the nest when the young grow so large that they can't all fit. And, often, they are injured in the fall.
The caller got a kayak from the barn and proceeded to approach the bird, but the kayak didn't bring him close enough to reach the baby. so he exited the kayak (ruining a pair of shoes in the process) and got the bird. We sent Kim W. to get the little guy so we could check him out, give him fluids, warm him up, and allow his feathers to dry a bit.
Luckily, the little guy was uninjured. The next day, he went back home. Maraiah placed him at the bottom of his nest tree, and he "climbed" his way up the tree to his nest. A couple of days later, both he and his sibling were gone.
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Soarin' Hawk still needs new volunteers desperately! If you like what we do and want to help, you can find descriptions of all the opportunities available
There is a job for everyone who wants to help. We need you!
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Soarin' Hawk is pleased to offer two brand new education program series for home schoolers and adults.
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CELEBRATING GENEROSITY
Extra-Special thanks to Dr. Pat Funnel, for going above and beyond in a time of need!
Thanks to March & April Donors:
S. Doehla, A. & K. Ellis, Kroger Community Rewards, L. Jinnings, P. Kirk, J. Kunkle, S. McInnis, M. Pagel
Thanks to the donors who give each and every month.
S. Bowman, P. Davich, M. & D. Freed, B. Norton, L. Ostergren, R. Simpson, J. & J. Stump, E. Wilson
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A SIMPLE SOLUTION
Wind turbines are a great alternative energy source, but they've been blamed for countless numbers of bird deaths. A simple new idea may help birds avoid the blades.
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FAREWELL, THANKS, and BEST WISHES
Big congratulations are in order for Nicole Kelty, who has landed a dream job at the Caldwell Zoo in Tyler, Texas. Nicole will be "working with all the birds in the zoo, plus a conservation project for a native species."
We wish you the very best, Nicole, and we'll all miss you. Thanks for your many years of hard work for the birds!
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Thanks to people like you, we were able to rescue, rehabilitate, and release this beautiful Red-Tailed Hawk. After a few weeks in our facility, she was released in her home territory, to continue life in the wild. 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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