Wildlife Rehabilitation: From Rescue to Release

We close out our fifth season with the second part of our discussion with Dr. Julia Ponder, the Director Emeritus of The Raptor Center, on lead toxicity in bald eagles. Join us in taking a close look at the treatment and care of bald eagles with lead exposure and the changes that can be made for a lead-free future.Special thanks to our guests, Partners For Wildlife, and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.Resources mentioned:Sporting Lead-FreeNorth American Lead-free Partnership Eagles and Lead - SOARRaptorsLead Toxicity in Bald Eagles _American Eagle FdnBullet Fragmentation and Lead Deposition in White-Tailed Deer and Domestic SheepEffects of lead from ammunition on birds and other wildlife: A review and updateLead from Spent Ammunition: a Source of Exposure and Poisoning in Bald Eagles

We speak with Kai Williams, the Executive Director of the IWRC, about the organization’s mission, value statements, structure, and touch on the resources they provide. In part two, we discuss the classes offered and how the organization is helping folks outside of North America with wildlife rehabilitation. Special thanks to our guest, Partners For Wildlife, and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.Resources mentioned:IWRC

We’re kicking off Season 5 with Minnesota wildlife rehabilitator Jessika Madison-Kennedy to talk all things Northern Cardinals. We cover everything from their natural history to the rehabilitation techniques that help these iconic birds thrive.Special thanks to Partners For Wildlife and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.Resources mentioned:Hand‐Rearing Birds (Second Edition) Edited by Rebecca S. Duerr, Laurie J. Gage Passerine Fundamentals Written by Veronica Bowers

In the first part of a two-part conversation, we discuss the significance of ambassador animals with Melissa Moore, the Curator of Behavioral Husbandry and Ambassador Animals at the St. Louis Aquarium, and Jackie Kozlowski, the Senior Trainer at Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake City.Special thanks to Partners For Wildlife and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.

Partners for Wildlife welcomes Debbie Sykes, the Director of Nashville Wildlife Conservation, to the show! In this two-part conversation, we dive into natural history, common injuries, and care of Eastern Box Turtles. Did you know they’re born the size of a raspberry? We didn’t!Special thanks to Partners For Wildlife and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.Links to referenced presentations: NWRA Presentation: Soft Release of Rehabilitated Eastern Box Turtles: Maximizing Health & Territory – NWCCDebbie Sykes: Eastern Box Turtle Patient’s Needs – NWCC

Partners for Wildlife is thrilled to welcome Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research's Clinic Director, Andrea Howey-Newcomb, along with Marian Quinn, the Clinic Outreach and Oil Programs Core Team Volunteer, and Maryanne Yingst, the Volunteer Coordinator and Downstate Delaware Field Response.In this two-part discussion, our guests and host, Gail Buhl, dive into the system Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research developed for training volunteers to rescue and transport birds. We discuss the origins of The S.A.F.E.T.Y. System, its meaning, how it is used, and its evolution. Special thanks to Partners For Wildlife and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.Links:Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research

Partners for Wildlife is excited to welcome back Brittany Turner, the Rehabilitation Director of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota, to the show. In this two-part discussion, Turner and host Gail Buhl explore the natural history of pigeons and doves. The conversation will continue in episode 7, where they will discuss baby pigeons and doves and their care.Special thanks to Partners For Wildlife and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.Links:Birds of the World, Cornell LabNWRA

“The dead teach the living” – Dr. Mark Pokras on the importance of necropsies.Partners for Wildlife welcomes Dr. Mark Pokras, a wildlife veterinarian and nationally renowned expert on loons and wildlife medicine, to the show. Dr. Pokras and host Gail Buhl discuss his career, imposter syndrome, One Health, common loons, loon biology, sentinel species, and forensic pathology.Special thanks to Partners For Wildlife and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.