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.
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Baby season is in full swing here at TRAC. These red bellied woodpeckers have been with us a week now and are going through mealworms at an amazing rate! Their nest tree came down in a recent storm and the parents did not return. They are starting to explore outside their nest that we made them, and are responding to calls from other adult red bellies in the area. If you'd like to help, please send funds for mealworms! www.tracwv.org, just click on the donate button at the top. We have a baby pileated woodpecker that is eating 50 mealworms at a sitting!
What a great Migration Celebration we had at Pipestem Resort State Park this past Saturday! We had birding walks, owl pellet dissections, magic, great food, tons of kids crafts, animal shape painting, displays from our friends at Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory, Moonstruck Maple, artists, the WV Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division, the Friends of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and so much more. Great turnout, great weather and a terrific new venue after 23 years of Migration Celebrations. Candice Helms of Summers County won the squirrel proof bird feeder door prize. Mark your calendars for May 9, 2026 for the next Migration Celebration! Thank you to Steve Rotsch and Larry Meador for the photos!
The 2025 Spring Photo Workshop at Three Rivers Avian Center is this coming Saturday and there is still time to register! 9 of our Ambassadors will be out in natural settings, allowing you to get beautiful photos from just a few feet away. Hawks, owls, falcons, Regis the Bald eagle and Myrtle the (un)common raven will all be in various areas on site. The morning and afternoon sessions will be in separate locations. All skill levels are very welcome to this congenial gathering, and all cameras as well - from high end gear to cell phones. The event is outdoors, rain or shine, so dress appropriately. You must register to attend! Here's is the link: https://www.stevenrotsch.com click on the red banner at the top of the page.
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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.
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