bird treatment and learning center
Caring and advocating for alaska’s wild birds through rehabilitation, Education, and outreach to ensure they remain a vital part of Alaska’s iconic landscapes.
If you’ve found a bird that may be injured, ill, or orphaned, we can help!
Our Impact
Rehabilitation
The majority of the birds brought to Bird TLC’s rehabilitation clinic have been injured due to human activities. Rehabilitation gives us the chance to undo the harm that was done and gives the birds a second chance at life in the wild.
a juvenile merlin survives being shot
Someone shot this juvenile Merlin. We wish we could understand why. Fortunately, a more compassionate human called us when they saw him limping on the ground. The bullet, which caused a fracture in his left shoulder, was too deeply embedded to remove. We treated him with anti-inflammatories and gave him a safe place with hand-delivered meals to recuperate, while being hopeful that the fracture would heal well enough for him to fly. Which it did. Now he has a second chance at life in the wild.
conservation education
Ensuring the future of wild bird populations requires raising awareness of the threats they face, such as habitat loss, primarily due to increasing urbanization, and climate change. Our education programs inspire people to appreciate and care for the wild birds we share the world with, and empower them to take steps to make a difference for wild birds.
and that’s a wrap for the summer season!
Bird TLC’s Education Team, including staff, volunteers, and Ambassador Birds, needs a vacation after this busy summer!
Check out all they accomplished:
751 guests from 16 tour groups learned about Alaska’s wild birds
160 guests came to the 12 Ambassador Bird Tuesdays
12 presentations for tourists and residents at the Alaska Public Lands Information Center
9 community outreach events
2 summer camps + Avian Teen Crew
And now they’re gearing up for the school season!