EVW Bird Tracks Blog

For those of you who want to escape the summer heat, check out the first annual hummingbird festival in Sedona in August. Go to their website  www.hummingbirdsociety.org to learn more about the society and the event.  The dates are August 3,4,5. There will be presentations, tours, bird banding and the opportunity to watch as thousands of ‘hummers’ pass through on their migratory paths. The keynote speaker will be Dr. H. Ross Hawkins. Go to the website to learn more and to sign up for the events. There will be periodic reminders on this website for those who tend to forget things….like me!  The notice of this event came from our friends at WildWingRehab, who specialize in the rescue, rehab and release of hummingbirds and songbirds.

The Spring issue of the East Valley Wildlife newsletter -Bird Tracks- will be winging its way into your mailbox shortly.  There will be plenty of helpful articles, including the great directory of other rescue organizations throughout the Valley.  The baby birds have started to arrive on volunteers’ doorsteps.  Our Director, Nancy, returned from her vacation and already had several doves brought to her for some TLC.  The photo below is Miss Puggy Wuggly, the armadillo – a popular addition to Lisa’s Creatures mix of animal ambassadors.  Just as a side comment, I am now the proud pet parent of another doggie rescue – Bert.  He is a handsome boy with plenty of character; a wonderful temperament and excellent “doggie” manners.  Makes

My Bert

me wonder how anyone could have let him go to the pound.  Rescue Dogs Rock!!! His photo makes him look a bit worried, but I continue to promise

Miss Puggly Wuggly-Lisa's armadillo

him that he has found his “forever home’.

When you visit our website you’ll notice the headline…baby bird season just around the corner. Spring comes early here in the valley and our volunteers are already geared up for the onslaught of rescue calls. I can usually time the “baby” season from right outside my front door. In the last four years we have has sparrows nesting a a very peculiar place – at the top of a piece of concrete under the eaves. There is an indentation in the brickwork which makes an apparently very comfortable nesting area. Shortly, mom and dad sparrow will be taking turns to feed the nestlings by jumping into the center of the brick and disappearing with tidbits. At the moment they are extremely busy, bringing twigs and assorted pieces of fluff into the nest. As baby bird season proceeds, watch this site for articles from our volunteers about the rescues that arrive at their door.

Wishing you a Happy New Year filled with health, peace, and prosperity.  Thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers who make our mission of rescue and rehab possible. We also appreciate our supporters and the kind people who rescue an injured or orphaned animal. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, it is easy…you do not need specialized experience. We train our volunteers and “newbies” can get support from experienced volunteers through our “bird buddie” program. Even if you can only help with “fostering” a few birds, particularly waterfowl…give us a call. We particularly need help in “baby bird season” which here in the valley can begin as early as March.

Happy 2012 and we hope to see you at one of our meetings!

Merry Christmas to our wonderful East Valley Wildlife volunteers, our supporters and our friends. We are grateful for all the work of our volunteers to keep EVW a place of comfort and rehabilitation for wildlife. We hope that next year will be a healthy, happy and prosperous one for everyone.

Lisa and Quinn-stars of Animal Planet

This is the photo of Lisa with Quinn, soon to be featured on Animal Planet – Dec. 10.

Follow this link for an article about Lisa Limbert of EVW and her animal ambassadors who will be a feature on Animal Planet. www.azcentral.com%252Fcommunity%252Fchandler%252Farticles%252F2011%252F12%252F01%252F20111201chandler-pets-101-location.html  Although the title of the Animal Planet show is Pets101, Lisa’s critters are anything but your average “pets” and Lisa makes clear that her animals require special licensing and care. Watch the episode on Dec. 10!

Lovely baskets heaped with home-made treats

The time is just around the corner, December 11, for the annual Christmas Basket Luncheon of our group.  EVW volunteers gather at the home of Patty to enjoy holiday goodies and pack the Christmas baskets with homemade treats. The baskets are then distributed to our supporters around the Valley who have helped EVW continue our work of rescue and rehabilitation. The photo is from last year’s luncheon and you can see that the decorated baskets (creations of Darlene – one of our volunteers) are truly beautiful…each one is a one-of-a-kind.  This annual event brings our volunteers together to share stories and also to get “up close and personal” with some of Lisa’s Creatures.

Wow! Grass!

Timber the beaver is one of the educational animals of “Lisa’s Creatures” Program. He was a juvenile not too long ago, but look at him now! Timber actually has his own halter and seems to enjoy walkies around the yard. When he is not hanging around the house, Timber joins Lisa’s other “critters” as part of the educational program where youngsters can get “up close and personal” with exotic animals.

Ginger, Barb, Patti, Sherri, Darlene, Nancy & Lisa. Marge took photo

A Board Meeting of East Valley Wildlife was held this past Sunday at Nancy’s home.  Several topics were on the agenda including discussions of the newsletter format and the website.  Lisa brought her newest “critter” to be introduced to the Board members.  His name is Felix and he is just about the cutest possum you will ever see. Along with plans for the annual Christmas Basket Luncheon, there was also a planning session about the coming fund raising event – ‘Help Feed the Babies’.  It was noted that the costs for the feeding of rescued and rehabilitated animals has been increasing over the years and volunteers continue to need assistance to maintain the animals in their care.  As an all volunteer network of wildlife rescue and rehabilitators, East Valley Wildlife has been in existence for over 22 years and is supported solely through annual membership dues, donations and grant funding.

Felix the possum with Lisa