Ambassadors

Aegis

Aegis is an American Bald Eagle who came to us as a juvenile in 2023 with a severe injury to her left wing. Unfortunately, the injury was extensive enough to require the amputation of part of her wing, leaving her unable to fly and non-releasable. Aegis lives in an enclosure that is specially designed to allow her to move from the ground level up to the higher areas, jumping from perch to perch. Aegis is thriving, growing into her adult plumage, and loves devouring donated fish (especially trout!). We are able to keep Aegis as an education ambassador on static display pursuant to a permit issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Andromeda

Andromeda is a Merlin – a small falcon, sometimes known as a “lady hawk” or “pigeon hawk.” Andromeda came to us from another wildlife rehabilitation center after it was determined that metabolic bone disease (likely from an improper diet) would leave her unable to be released back to the wild.

Atticus

Atticus is a Short-eared Owl. An endangered species in PA, Atticus is a very special ambassador. He has a wing injury that could not be repaired well enough to allow him to sustain flight. These owls live not in woodlands but in tall grassland habitats, declining habitat in PA.

Callie

Callie, the Striped Skunk, was acquired from a breeder and has been de-scented. Callie shows people how interesting skunks can be and that despite their very strong-smelling defense, skunks are wonderful at reducing the populations of destructive insects and devour nests of yellow jackets!

Church

Church is a Fish Crow who came to us in 2023 after being found injured in a children’s playground. Church is imprinted on people, which means he cannot be released and instead serves as one of our educational ambassadors on display at the center. Church is both friendly and mischievous, loves taking baths (appropriate for a Fish Crow) and playing with his toys, and will often call out “Hi!” to new visitors walking by.

Einstein

Einstein, the albino American Crow, has resided at the wildlife center for nearly two decades. He can say hello and “wow wowwow!”. His charismatic personality helps people to see how intelligent and social crows are. He has some metabolic issues associated with his albinism. He is the greeter in our clinic.

Ikkuma

Ikkuma, the Red Fox, was attacked by a dog when she was just a kit. Bitten on the muzzle, her upper jaw was fractured. It was repaired, but her growth plate was damaged and her top jaw did not continue growing creating some physical limitations. She is a sweet and playful fox and does well despite her disability.

Jack & Kira

Jack and Kira are American Kestrel Falcons. Kestrels are sometimes called “the farmers’ friend” because they prey on many crop pests, including mice, grasshoppers and seed-eating birds. Unlike most raptors, the males and females show different colors. Jack has blue-gray wings and a peachy colored breast, while Kira has reddish wings and a heavily-streaked breast. For a dove-sized bird they are fierce!

Leo

Leo, the Long-eared Owl appears to look like a mix between Screech and Great-horned owls. With eyes so wide he always looks surprised; he is learning to trust people and we hope to share him with the public soon. Leo lost the tip of his wing (the hand joint) from being struck by a vehicle and cannot fly.

Logan

Logan, the Gray Fox, helps people learn that we have two completely different species of foxes in the Commonwealth. Gray Foxes climb trees, and up is exactly where you will find Logan in his enclosure! Grays live in the forest where they catch squirrels and other woodland prey.

Ma’kanni

Ma’kanni is a Peregrine Falcon who was acquired from a private owner after she showed zero interest in breeding with other falcons. Ma’kanni is a favorite at our educational programs, with her non-stop “talking” (she is a distant cousin of parrots, after all!). Ma’kanni’s name comes from the Hawai‘ian word for wind — especially appropriate for the fastest animal on the planet, as peregrines are able to dive at speeds exceeding 200 miles per hour!

Minimus

Minimus, the Saw Whet Owl, came to the Center when he was only a few months old. Newly fledged, he flew into the path of a vehicle and fractured his wing. The wing was repaired and Minimus can fly, but not well enough to catch prey. The smallest owl in the East, Minimus weighs mere ounces and stands less than 6 inches tall. He is captivating and his presence helps people learn about the adaptations and diversity of owls in PA.

Montana & Koa

Montana is an Eastern Coyote. Raised in a human household, he is irreversibly habituated and enjoys having behind his ears rubbed and an occasional belly rub. Eastern Coyotes are larger than their western counterparts due to having the addition of wolf DNA. He enjoys a good howling conversation if you engage, and he eats just about any kind of meat he is provided.

Owliver & Ibu

Owliver, the Barred Owl, was found as a hatchling on the ground in the forest and was raised for his first month around people. Imprinted on humans, he was transferred to our wildlife center as an education ambassador. Barred owls live in swamps, and near rivers and streams. Their call sounds like “Who cooks for you, who cooks for you allll??”. Although Barred owls appear large, they weigh less than 3 pounds.

Poppy

Poppy the Porcupine shares with people her captivating personality and amazing adaptations that porcupines possess. 30,000 quills cover most of her body, save her belly, strong claws for climbing and hard, orange iron-coated teeth that continue to grow while worn down by eating the bark of trees. Her favorite snack is Triscuits. Porcupines love salt!

RT & Willow

RT, the Red-tailed Hawk has been with us for two decades. He was the first raptor we treated that survived West Nile Virus which left him with some neurologic deficits. He is a handsome older gentleman who can still look pretty fierce when he wants to.

Sorin

Sorin – whose name means “from the sun” – is a Barn Owl who was hatched by a breeder and came to us as a fledgling. Barn Owl populations in Pennsylvania have been steadily declining due to, among other things, loss of habitat and hunting grounds, making Sorin an especially helpful ambassador towards educating people about these amazing owls and the impact that people can have on our native species.

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