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28 Wednesday, February 13, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon BIRD RESCUES: Wolf will entertain with stories, videos Continued from page 3 presentation that will include details <of some of our flighted community mem- bers that people are likely to see on Sisters9 trails and habitats.= She points out that <Central Oregon is part of the Pacific Flyway, the western- most migratory passage for birds and an attractive home for many fascinating species. Getting to know and recog- nize the various birds that are part of our extraordinary, wild community is incredibly rewarding.= She plans to entertain the audience with anec- dotes, stories, photographs and videos. Drawing on her extensive background as a wildlife advocate and pro- fessional avian rehabilitator, she will share insights on specific bird species that she has gained over her years of experience. Given STA9s goal of encouraging people to get outside on our trails around Sisters, Wolf says she wants <to introduce Sisters to the remarkable birds around us, from golden-crowned king- lets to white-headed wood- peckers to trumpeter swans.= Wildlife rescuers are often afforded unique opportuni- ties to gain insights into their wild patients in ways that others cannot experience, says Wolf. For her, the most rewarding aspect of her work is learning about the special behavioral aspects of her patients and who they are as individual creatures. Wolf was introduced to avian rescue by a single, vehicle-injured crow. After locating an overworked bird rehabilitator to provide aid for the injured bird, she her- self began volunteering in avian rescue. She found the work so rewarding that she decided to seek further train- ing and obtain her own fed- eral and state permits for bird rehabilitation. Today, Native Bird Care of Sisters is a small care facility located on 40 pri- vate acres on the outskirts of Sisters. Wolf and her hus- band operate the facility on what she calls <a shoestring budget.= Together, they both maintain outside jobs to sup- port the bird rescue work. Native Bird Care of Sisters is 100 percent volunteer; and all donations are used for food, medicine, and housing for the avian patients. Catherine Hayden, STA9s current board chair, is espe- cially interested in the educa- tional aspect of the upcoming presentation. <I9m looking forward to learning about the rehabilitation work,= she said. <How is it done? I9m also curious about the major causes of injury to native birds....= Wolf says that people from all walks of life bring birds to her. According to Wolf, a big part of what she does is actually to help peo- ple. <Most people want to help an animal if they can,= she said. <I9ve had ranch- ers bring me downed grebes from snowy pastures. A hiker brought me an injured war- bler, and my husband even pulled a bird out of an out- house once. We care for them all, from orphans to gunshot swans.= Wolf makes a point that it is important to know when to offer assistance and when to leave a bird alone; but, there are <no hard rules,= she says. <When to help depends so much on the situation, the species, the time of year, the weather and, of course, the health of the animal.= Native Bird Care set up their facility to have the capacity to adjust to the needs of each type of bird they take in, since each bird needs spe- PHOTO BY JIM ANDERSON cialized nutrition, housing, and treatment. Song, water, Elise Wolf is a long-time wildlife rehab specialist. and shorebirds have widely divergent adaptations that Through sponsorship of by the late Bjarne Holm, for have to be accommodated public presentations such whom STA posthumously when they are in care. as this one, STA is working named the series in 2016. Native Bird Care9s clien- to promote outdoor public His widow and current tele includes such interesting recreation and education in STA board member Robin species as trumpeter swans, Sisters Country. This next Holm said, <I am looking white-headed woodpeckers, event will be held in the forward to hearing Elise9s loons, Townsend9s solitaires, Sisters Camp Sherman Fire talk about her bird rescues evening grosbeaks, lesser Station Community Hall in over the years. Also, she will goldfinches, spotted sand- downtown Sisters at 301 S. discuss the types of birds we pipers, and snipes. Further Elm St. Doors will open at 6 are apt to see while walking information on Native Bird p.m., and the formal program on our local trails. She will Care of Sisters can be found will begin at 7 p.m. The pro- probably give us some hints at www.nativebirdcare.org. gram is free and open to the about what to do if we hap- <We are always looking public, but donations would pen upon an injured bird.= for people who might like be appreciated. A $5 amount For more information to help,= said Wolf, <if you has been suggested. Light about STA call 541-719-8822 think you would like to get refreshments will be served. or visit www.sisterstrails.org involved, send us an email. Five years ago, STA9s or follow STA on Facebook We9d love to hear from you.= speaker series was launched at Sisters Trails Alliance. CUSTOM HOMES • RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PROJECTS Serving the Sisters Area Since 1976 Residential • Farm & Ranch Patty Cordoni Principal Broker/Sisters Branch Manager Cascade Sotheby’s Farm, Ranch, Vineyard Division Manager CCB # 159020 CCB # 16891 patty.cordoni@cascadesir.com 541.771.0931 Strictly Quality John P. 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