|
Links to nature, conservation
and helpful information web sites
Find a banded bird? Report it online at: http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/homepage/call800.cfm
How long do birds live? Find out at: http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl/homepage/longvlst.cfm
Illinois Audubon Society promoting the perpetuation and appreciation of native plant and animals in Illinois and the habitats that support them since 1897
at: www.illinoisaudubon.org
Decatur Audubon Society is a chapter of the National Audubon Society located in Macon County in the heart of Illinois
at: www.decatur-audubon.org
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources: dnr.state.il.us/
Illinois Department of Natural Resources free downloads of books, posters brochures, activity books and publications (this includes Wood Projects for Illinois Wildlife with plans for building nest boxes)
at: https://dnr.state.il.us/teachkids/orderform.asp?TON=109385&Category=bookspubs&Search=&Hide=0
University of Illinois Extension - very helpful information about
"Living with Wildlife in Illinois" at: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/wildlife/
University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic is open 24/7 for wildlife medical emergencies at: http://vetmed.illinois.edu/wmc/
Illinois Threatened and Endangered Species List: http://dnr.state.il.us/espb/
Species on this list are in danger of disappearing from Illinois. Federally endangered species are noted.
The Illinois Environmental Law & Policy Center: has developed a new on-line directory of Midwest environmental and conservation organizations. This new electronic directory is posted at www.elpc.org/tools/directory.php. For each organization listed, the directory identifies a lead contact and email address, organizational mission, and a link to the group's website.
The Community Foundation: Encouraging people to donate and leave gifts to charities in their wills. There is an endowment fund for the Illinois Raptor Center
at the Community Foundation at: www.dosomethinggreat.org
Pileated Woodpecker Central: all things related to the pileated woodpecker including photos, information and additional links. www.pileatedwoodpeckercentral.com
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Magazine has an excellent article in its archives about the effects of tall radio and television towers on migrating birds. www.wnrmag.com/stories/2000/feb00/birdtower.htm
If you are looking for clear, complete information on hummingbirds, please visit: www.hummingbirds.net/
The American Bird Conservancy has an excellent section on keeping cats indoors to protect both pets and wildlife. If you are having trouble convincing your neighbor to keep "Tabby" indoors, check out: www.abcbirds.org/cats
Anderson Prairie Park: 25 acre remant of the great tallgrass prairie located in Pana, Illinois near Pana High School. It is owned by the Pana School District. The Site includes a pictorial guide to prairie plants found in Anderson Prairie. www.andersonprairie.org
ABOUT WILDLIFE REHABILITATION:
Wildlife rehabilitation for the most part is volunteer work - people donating their own time and money to help orphaned and injured wildlife. Training is available through the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association and the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council. There are 3 different kinds of rehabilitation permits that can be issued to a individual who meets the standards and qualifications for rehabilitation. 1. Fauna (mammals) rehabilitation permits are issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. 2. Deer rehabilitation permits are also issued by the IDNR. 3. Avian (all birds) permits are issued by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Wildlife Rehabilitation is not funded by the state or federal government.
So - How are rehabilitators funded?
A. There are a very small number of conservation and park districts in Illinois that provide
facilities and funds for wildlife rehabilitation and nature centers for their communities.
B. You can count on one hand the number of wildlife rehabilitation centers in Illinois that are a private
501(c)(3) nonprofit in that the organization actually owns its own property and facilities, have one (maybe two) underpaid employees and depend on private donations for their funding. The Illinois Raptor Center is one of these organizations.
C. There are a handful of private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that are operated out of a private home or are a group of individuals working out of private homes.
D. The majority of wildlife rehabilitators work independantly in their own homes and out of their own pockets. Click here for the 2010 list of wildlife rehabilitators in Illinois.
So you are thinking about becoming a wildlife rehabilitator? Found out more at: http://www.iwrc-online.org/documents/WildlifeRehabilitation-IsItForYou_000.pdf
Wildlife Education, Rehabilitation Centers
Australian Fauna: Your guide to Australian animals. http://www.australianfauna.com/
Carolina Raptor Center: Rehabilitation and Education Center located in Charlotte, North Carolina: www.carolinaraptorcenter.org
Fourth Crossing Wildlife: Dedicated to caring for orphaned, injured or sick wild native animals in the Central West region of NSW, Australia.
www.fourthcrossingwildlife.com
O.W.L. Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society in Delta, British Columbia: www.owlcanada.ca
Raptor Recovery Nebraska: rehabilitating birds of prey on the Great Plains www.raptorrecoveryne.org
The Bird Treatment and Learning Center: Rehabilitation and education center in Anchorage, Alaska. www.birdtlc.net/.
Business Links
The State Journal-Register: The Springfield newspaper provides financial support to cover the expense of hosting this web site. The newspaper also allows the use of some of its photographs for our bird identification guide. www.sj-r.com
Song Bird Coffee; encouraging the use of shade-grown coffees that do not require the clearing of trees, and therefore bird habitat: www.songbirdcoffee.com/sb-home.html
Birding, Naturalists and Nature Photography
Dulany Sriner: Nature and travel photography. Visit: www.dsdigitals.com
Don Wright: View his work at www.wrightlightimages.com
Peter Weber: Naturalist, birder, nature photographer: www.wildbirdphotos.com
DuPage Area Birding page complete information to help you enjoy bird watching in suburban Chicago. Photographs of common backyard birds are also available. www.dupagebirding.org/
Return to The Illinois Raptor Center Home Page |