Avian Specialty Veterinary Services

06/08/2024

Ahsoka and her favorite toy 💚🦉💚

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24/07/2024

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11/07/2024

Did you miss the pre-order option for our sandhill crane AAV t-shirt fundraiser? We are running a brief encore round for those who might want to order through July 12th!

Order here: aav.org/2024shirt

Thank you to all who have already supported this fundraiser - so far we have raised over $3,400 for AAV's avian research funds and sandhill crane conservation!

25/06/2024

25/06/2024

For the good of a wildlife center near and dear to my heart...

21/04/2024

Free Veterinary Student Event: Bird of Prey Mini-symposium

If you would like to know more about the unique biology of raptors and raptor medicine, this mini-symposium might be something for you! On May 6th Dr. Jaime Samour, diplomate of the ECZM Avian, and European specialist in Avian Medicine and Surgery, will tell us about the origin and taxonomy of birds of prey, going back to our very own Archaeopteryx! In his second presentation, we will learn about the physiological and morphological characteristics that makes a raptor, well, a raptor.

Dana Franzen-Klein will join us for the second half of the evening. She is the medical director of The Raptor Center, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, and will give us a lecture on raptor rehabilitation. During her lecture she will speak on the wild patients that are admitted for rehabilitation and released and go over clinical conditions that are common in birds of prey.
Make sure not to miss out on this promising mini-symposium! This event is hosted by veterinary study association Archaeopteryx and the Avian Association of Veterinarians.

If you have any questions, you can send an email to "[email protected]."

Date: May 6th, 2024
Time: 18:00-22:30 (CEST)
Location: Teams
CS credits: 3
Price: Free
Open to veterinary students only.
Learn more and register at: aav.org/event/birdofprey

11/04/2024

07/04/2024

Girdie is going to have her original works of art for sale at her party on Thursday, 4/25!

Find out more about Girdie's Party for Birds and Blooms and buy your tickets here: https://givebutter.com/c/birdsandblooms24

28/03/2024

A beautiful raven came in from Merville having suffered from several pellet shots. He has quite a few wounds over his body, especially in the hip and leg area. As well, there is a fairly large wound on the wrist which made him unable to fly. He was found suffering on the ground emaciated and very dehydrated. On the plus side, he is holding his wing quite well so no need for any wing wrap. However, they are having to keep his wound clean and applying antibiotic cream regularly. He is also eating on his own and hopefully enjoying every morsel. This guy deserves some well needed TLC and he has landed in the right place. MARS balancing the scale in kindness is an unrelenting job, which in itself can be heart wrenching at times, especially with patients that have suffered just pure human cruelty. However difficult the caregivers’ job can be, it can also be incredibly rewarding. I am sure come release day this will be one of those rewarding moments.

Photo by Megan Erickson

15/02/2024

06/02/2024

Name a better way to celebrate Valentines Eve than attending a Vulture and Eagle presentation… 💗🦅

On February 13 at 6pm, The Missoula County Department of Ecology & Extension is hosting RVRI’s very own Brian Busby and Adam Shreading for a night of sharing fascinating research on the Turkey Vultures and Eagles who spend time in Western Montana. Learn about the wintering Golden and Bald Eagle populations in the Bitterroot Valley and the movement ecology of Turkey Vultures.

The event is being hosted at the GW Marks Exploration Center (1075 South Ave W Missoula) on 02/13/2024 at 6pm. Participants are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance, covering the price of two drink tickets. To purchase tickets, please visit MissoulaEDUPlace.org or visit the link here: https://www.missoulaeduplace.org/event/23765

25/01/2024

Ever dreamt of watching birds for a living? Now you can! Raptor View Research Institute is hiring for the Spring 2024 Annual Migration Count hosted at 🦅 The count runs from March 15, 2024 through May 15, 2024. For more information, please visit our listing on Ornithology Exchange (https://ornithologyexchange.org/jobs/board/short-term-positions/montana-raptor-migration-observers-r20551/)

18/01/2024

"IT'S NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS HERE AT MERCED!" ❄️ - Overly Excited USFWS Weather/Bird Reporter

We're live from the snow bird blizzard! Tens of thousands of snow geese and Ross's geese spend their winter at Merced National Wildlife Refuge. This California refuge is a vital area for migratory birds and encompasses 10,258 acres of wetlands, native grasslands, vernal pools, and riparian areas.

Photo by Douglas Croft (sharetheexperience)

15/12/2023

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13/11/2023

One of the most attention grabbing features of Golden Eagles is their tail- and for good reason! A detailed examination of the tail, as well as other identifiers, helps hawk-watchers and researchers accurately age the individual.

In general, juvenile birds have a white base with a dark tip; the white base usually covers more than half of the tail. Sub-adult birds have varying amounts of white in the tail. Typically, 2nd-year birds still have a white base on the tail, while 3rd and 4th-year birds have a mix of white-based and dark tail feathers. As the bird ages into adulthood, the tail molts and is replaced with gray mottled feathers.

Displayed here are 4 Golden Eagles, each of different ages. Based on the varying amounts of white in the tail, can you age them?

06/06/2023

Hotel uses an optical illusion carpet design to prevent running in the corridor. 😵‍💫😲

06/06/2023

Moving perches help promote improved balance for pet birds. Options include swings, boings, atom perches, climbing nets, and handing gyms.
https://www.aav.org/blogpost/1778905/489479/Moving-Perches-for-Enrichment

05/05/2023

Pet parrots in a new study led by Northeastern researchers loved using iPads to call fellow birds to chat while forging lasting friendships.