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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Our "Wings of Wonder: WV Birds of Prey" program is coming to Watoga State Park onJuly 12, 2025 at 7 PM! The event is free, open to the public and great for all ages. Come meet 6 native WV Raptor Ambassadors close up, including live owls, falcons, hawk and our bald eagle Regis. Learn about the habitats they live in, the foods they eat, their unique abilities and the dangers they face. Pick up pro-active tips for helping wild birds and get a chance to ask questions during this award-winning interactive program. Meet at the Activities building. Thanks to Dicy Howell for the photo of Dawn, our Barn Owl Ambassador.
What a wild week of releases! 4 American kestrel chicks went back to Jackson county on Saturday as a group since they had all bonded and 2 came from Jackson County, a grey morph screech owl from Roane County went home and was released by the finders (seen here, shout out to transporter Karen Dinbeigh for the transport and support help!) And yesterday 3 red shouldered hawk youngsters all went home to Bluefield in Mercer County, thanks to Rehab & Research Tech Alisha Segars and crew. We just needed a break in the weather when they all were ready. The green heron should be heading out as well in another week. Thank you to all the finders who met up with us! This is the family who rescued the(then) baby screech owl from Roane County. Thanks to Karen Dinbeigh & the family for the photo!
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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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