This book is a tribute to the Three Rivers Avian Center (TRAC) in Brooks, WV and to it’s veterinarians, volunteers and donors. The Center’s co-directors, Ron and Wendy Perrone, have released hundreds of rehabilitated birds to the wild. Many of the birds included in this book are considered “education” birds at TRAC, birds that could [...]
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Newly published book “WV Birds of Prey” is a tribute to Three Rivers Avian Center
August 24th, 2010 by TRAC
TRAC’s 20th Anniversary Celebration July 3 from 1 – 5 pm
June 24th, 2010 by TRAC
Join us at Three Rivers Avian Center for our 20th Anniversary celebration on Saturday July 3, 2010 from 1 – 5 pm! Free tours of the Center, hot dogs, displays, kids activities and hourly door prizes. Free and open to the public, lots of fun for all ages. Bring your friends, bring your family, and [...]
Migration Celebration 2010 is Saturday May 8 from 9 am to 5 pm @ Little Beaver State Park!
May 6th, 2010 by TRAC
MC 2010 Just a reminder: TRAC’s 9th annual Migration Celebration will be held at Little Beaver State Park on Saturday May 8 from 9 am to 5 pm. Fun for the whole family! Here’s what’s happening during the day: MC 2010 Schedule of Events
2 Bald Eagle Chicks in nest near Hinton, WV
March 22nd, 2010 by TRAC
It’s hard to make the decision to go public, but with fishing trips and float trips down this part of the New River coming up soon, we thought it best to start the public knowledge ball rolling as soon as the chicks were seen. Our thinking was that the more “eyes on the prize” [...]
TRAC is coming to a WV State Park near you!
February 23rd, 2010 by TRAC
What’s your favorite WV State Park? Blackwater Falls? Holly River? Tomlinson Run? North Bend? Well, Three Rivers Avian Center will be coming to these Parks and others this Summer during our 2010 WV State Parks Tour. Come see Perry the Peregrine Falcon, Spirit the Golden Eagle and their raptor friends up close in an interactive [...]
2010 Birds of Prey Photography Workshops: May 22 & October 9
February 23rd, 2010 by TRAC
Join Positive Image Photography’s Steven Wayne Rotsch and Three Rivers Avian Center’s co-directors Wendy and Ron Perrone in a day of congenial photography fun! Amateur and professional photographers alike are invited to take this opportunity to capture images of 12 or more raptors native to West Virginia in natural settings in either half day or [...]
TRAC’s 2010 Free Public Tours Schedule
February 13th, 2010 by TRAC
Summer 2010 Facility Tour Schedule
Here’s the 2010 Free Public Tour Days schedule. Please note that on July 3rd we will be hosting a big celebration for our 20th Anniversary! Plan to join us if you can.
The directions to get to TRAC are also included here, but as a separate page for those who are saving [...]
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Video on what happens when a raptor has lead poisoning. (2/11/10)
February 11th, 2010 by TRAC
Trish Miller let us know about this important video from U-Tube. It is a really well balanced depiction of exactly what happens when a raptor ingests lead fragments, and a discussion about where these fragments are being found as well as some ways to start dealing with the problem. (Please note, this is NOT an [...]
2009 New River Gorge Peregrine Falcon Restoration Project Report now available
January 16th, 2010 by TRAC
We have posted our final report for the 2009 Peregrine Falcon Restoration Project. To download a copy go to http://tracwv.org/restoration.html and click on the link for a free full color PDF copy. The 2009 hack out at Grandview Park was a wonderful success with all 17 chicks fledged! Everyone who has supported this effort should [...]
TRAC coming to Wild Birds Unlimited in Barboursville Sat., Nov 7, 12 – 4pm
November 3rd, 2009 by TRAC
Three Rivers Avian Center’s Raptor Ambassadors are Swirling into a live display in Barboursville, Saturday November 7th.
What color are the feathers that cover the toes of a Great Horned Owl? Why does the Peregrine Falcon have that odd structure inside the nose? How would YOU describe the feathers on the back of [...]
Notice from Bibbee Nature Club – 2010 schedule
November 3rd, 2009 by TRAC
Friends,
I am looking for suggestions for trips or meetings that you would be interested in. We have the scheduling meeting in Nov. and I’d like to hear from you with your ideas.
January: Eagle count (usually 1st Saturday in January)
February: Meeting on Feb. 20 with Trish Miller, she does the capturing and banding of [...]
Blog Upgraded
October 7th, 2009 by TRAC
Our software has been upgraded and this means better security from hackers. Also, you may have noticed that in the upper right of the welcome screen (under the search tool), the Feeds category no longer has any links listed there. Some of you noticed that when you clicked on them, you went to a [...]
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“Wings of Wonder: WV’s Birds of Prey” programs 7/17/09 & 7/18/09
July 16th, 2009 by TRAC
Three Rivers Avian Center (“TRAC”) will be presenting our “Wings of Wonder: WV’s Birds of Prey” program this weekend at two WV State Parks. Free admission, so please come and bring your family and friends! It’s a great program for all ages. Come say hello to Spirit the Golden Eagle, Hoolie the Great Horned Owl, [...]
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TRAC is open for tours on July 4, 1 – 5 pm
July 2nd, 2009 by TRAC
Just a reminder:
Three Rivers Avian Center is open for free public tours on the 4th of July from 1 – 5 pm. Bring your family and friends! T-shirts, caps, patches, posters and more are available at the on-site “TRAC Store”. Admission is free, but donations are most welcome.
TRAC is located on Brooks Mountain Road, [...]
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Migration Celebration May 9, 2009 schedule of events
April 17th, 2009 by TRAC
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Migration Celebration May 9, 2009 – flier
April 17th, 2009 by TRAC
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2009 TRAC Facility Summer Tour Days
March 2nd, 2009 by TRAC
Three Rivers Avian Center will host free public tour days of our facility on the following Saturdays from 1 – 5 pm: May 2, June 6, July 4, August 1, September 5 and October 3. These days are the only ones for free public tours of the facility; all other tours are by appointment only.
The [...]
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2009 Photo Workshops
February 20th, 2009 by TRAC
Three Rivers Avian Center & Positive Image Photography announce our annual
Birds of Prey Photography Workshops:
Saturday May 16 and Saturday October 10, 2009
Amateur and professional photographers are invited to the 2009 Birds of Prey Workshops at the Three Rivers Avian Center (“TRAC”) in Brooks, WV. The workshops will be held on Saturday May 16 and Saturday, [...]
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