Our mission is to conserve native wild birds and to educate and involve the public in ecosystem stewardship through educational outreach, wild bird rehabilitation, restoration, and research projects.
Three Rivers Avian Center (TRAC) is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization focused on wild bird conservation, ecosystem education, and community involvement. Established in 1990, TRAC features a 110-acre facility situated in the scenic New River Gorge area of southern West Virginia, between Sandstone and Hinton in Summers County. Bordered partially by the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, TRAC’s location provides an ideal setting for bird watching, wildlife viewing, and connecting with nature. We offer programs and resources on wild bird preservation, habitat restoration, and environmental stewardship for all ages. Visit our avian conservation center in West Virginia today.
Become a Member!
Receive the Raptor Chapter Newsletter Directly and Support Our Financial Efforts.
Follow Us On Facebook
Yesterday we received a snipe from Kanawha county, covered in used motor oil. We have no idea of what exactly happened to him to cause the situation, but he (she?) was covered so deeply that at first it was hard to see that it was a snipe. Dr Sarah Stephenson at Good Shepherd Veterinary Hospital in Kanawha City and her crew worked hard to save it, but it was too toxic to survive and died yesterday late afternoon. One of the big issues with birds that get into used motor oil is that the fumes and sometimes the oil itself permeate the nostrils and then the sinuses in their heads, and that becomes pretty well impossible to fix. Please, if you are changing your motor oil, always keep it covered, then dispose of it at a recycling facility. If you are not sure where one is, check with your local mechanics. Fledgelings are getting out of the nest and learning to fly and forage for food. Let's make it safer for them.
It's baby season! These are just a few that have been turned in for care. We are currently working with finches and what we think may be a grey catbird. Many of the young birds that we get in have been rescued from a cat and don't survive. Please, keep your cats indoors and encourage your neighbors to do the same. Many young birds are just getting out of the nest now and learning how to handle their world. The bacteria in a cat's mouth is lethal to birds and small mammals, usually killing them in 3 days or less.
We are prepping for the 24th annual Migration Celebration which will be held at the Pipestem Resort State Park Arboretum this coming Saturday from 9am to 5 pm! Come join us for this free, family oriented event celebrating the return of our migratory birds and learn about the habitats they live in. Got kids? We have all sorts of activities for them: magic, story telling, animal shape painting, crafts, a scavenger hunt and more. Looking for more adult activities? Take a birding walk with certified leader and naturalist Julie McQuade, join Kevin Johnson from Appalachian Headwaters to learn about pollinator conservation, the free photography mini-workshop with professional photographer Steve Rotsch is always popular, learn about creating bird habitats with WV DNR biologists Dawson Rader & Daniel Rubianto with Quail Forever biologist Kyle Rhodes. There's so much more too. Door prize give away, free bird houses while they last, food will be available by Swiftwater General Store in Lansing... The entire event is free and open to the public, so bring your family and friends! Saturday May 9, from 9 to 5. What a great Mother's Day Weekend activity!!!
Learn With Us
Many Thanks To Our Sponsors!
Donations keep Three Rivers Avian Center thriving so we can continue our mission to conserve West Virginia's avian wildlife populations. They are fully tax-deductible and can be made in your or your loved one's name, your group's, or your company's. All sponsors are listed on the website below and in our monthly newsletter. TRAC accepts credit and debit card donations, as well as automatic monthly donations, via PayPal.
Consider becoming a member today!
Together, we can keep wild birds flying free.
