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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
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
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.
ABOUT CATS! The Illinois Raptor Center is a staunch opponent of trap, neuter and release programs and cat colonies. See why cats should be kept indoors at http://www.abcbirds.org/abcprograms/policy/cats/tnr.html
The American Bird Conservancy has an excellent section on keeping cats indoors to protect both pets, people and wildlife. If you are having trouble convincing your neighbor to keep "Tabby" indoors, check out: www.abcbirds.org/cats
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 independently in their own homes and out of their own pockets. Click here for the 2011 list of wildlife rehabilitators in Illinois.
So you are thinking about becoming a wildlife rehabilitator?
Download in informational brochure here.....  .
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