The Avian Conservation Center
The Center for Birds of Prey
Charleston, South Carolina
Blog: Catch Stephen Schabel's Blog on CBOP here!
Director of Education Stephen Schabel's Blog on the day to day activities of the center is an engaging read for anyone interested in Birds of Prey.
DEEPWATER HORIZON SPILL
Due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the Center of Birds of Prey has had many inquiries into the role we will play if and when the wildlife affected requires it. The Center is equipped to travel nationally to the location of a contaminent spill to assist with onsite response, as well as treat birds at our Avian Medical Center / SC Oiled Bird Treatment Facility, should a spill impact the Southeast Atlantic Coast.
Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research has been appointed as the primary oiled bird response unit for the current spill, and is being supported by our friends at the International Bird Rescue and Research Center from the West Coast. Our Center is capable of sending a team to the Gulf states to assist with as little as 24-hours notice. If you would like to assist us by donating supplies, money, or time, please contact us at 843.971.7474 or email laura.buchta@avianconservationcenter.org.
If you are a member of the media and would like additional information or to speak to someone regarding oil spill response, its effects on wildlife and the environment, or any other aspect of the Avian Conservation Center and its mission, please contact Jim Elliott, Executive Director at jim.elliott@avianconservationcenter.org.
During this time, the Avian Conservation Center / Center for Birds of Prey will remain open to the public and continue to admit injured birds. We hope that you will continue to support us in our work to identify and address vital environmental issues by providing medical care to injured birds of prey and shorebirds, and through educational, research and conservation initiatives.
The Avian Conservation Center is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 corporate entity founded in 1991 to contribute to the fields of science, education, and conservation.
Wild birds are among the world's most illuminating sentinel species. Birds are numerous, conspicuous, diverse, widespread, and particularly sensitive to environmental changes. The ecological status of wild birds directly reflects the condition of the ecosystem and biodiversity as a whole. Environmental issues that impact wild bird populations often have potential human health implications as well.
Ideally situated on a 150-acre campus near Charleston, South Carolina, The Center is dedicated to the study and welfare of birds and their habitats and to engaging the public in important environmental issues that affect birds and humans alike.
Operating 365 days a year with support from more than 80 trained and dedicated volunteer staff members, the Center's medical clinic treats nearly 500 injured birds of prey and shoredbirds each year. The Center has treated and released thousands of injured birds since its founding in 1991.
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