The Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia, Inc. (ACCA) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization located near Morgantown, WV. Our mission is to conserve the region's wild birds through research, education, and rehabilitation. We are licensed by the US Fish & Wildlife Service to treat and rehabilitate injured, ill, or orphaned wild birds, including raptors, eagles, songbirds, waterbirds, waterfowl, and sea birds.
We are also licensed to possess several non-releasable birds for educational purposes, and we sponsor the West Virginia Young Birders Club. Every injured bird that comes through our door receives a comprehensive examination by a veterinarian. The birds are then nursed back to health by our caring staff and volunteers.
We are also licensed to possess several non-releasable birds for educational purposes, and we sponsor the West Virginia Young Birders Club. Every injured bird that comes through our door receives a comprehensive examination by a veterinarian. The birds are then nursed back to health by our caring staff and volunteers.
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Teamwork makes the dream work! Our team is made up for people from all walks of life: school teachers, scientists, veterinarians, engineers, parents, students, writers, retired folks, and more. Are you interested in joining our team? Email us to find out about volunteer opportunities and internships.
We are licensed by the US Fish & Wildlife Service to possess several non-releasable birds to use in educational presentations. These non-releasable birds and our educators travel to schools, libraries, scout camps, and elsewhere to teach audiences about the importance of birds and the ecosystems we share.
ACCA research volunteers identify research questions, collaborate with other organizations, and carry out research projects related to avian conservation. When possible, these projects involve interested citizens and community members.
Our research volunteers are active members of many professional organizations, including the American Ornithologists Union, Cooper Ornithological Society, Raptor Research Foundation, The Wildlife Society, and the Society for Conservation Biology.For more about the people involved with the ACCA, visit Our Team.
Our research volunteers are active members of many professional organizations, including the American Ornithologists Union, Cooper Ornithological Society, Raptor Research Foundation, The Wildlife Society, and the Society for Conservation Biology.For more about the people involved with the ACCA, visit Our Team.
Our volunteer veterinarians give each of our avian patients immediate care; every bird that comes through our door receives a comprehensive physical examination, full-body radiographs, fluids, and medication. When necessary, our vets perform advanced orthopedic and soft-tissue surgeries.
Once our patients are stabilized, our rehabilitation volunteers nurse them back to health by providing daily care, proper nutrition, and any necessary physiotherapy to encourage healing and a return to function.
Once our patients are stabilized, our rehabilitation volunteers nurse them back to health by providing daily care, proper nutrition, and any necessary physiotherapy to encourage healing and a return to function.
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Donald Crouser
Jun 15, 2021
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Outstanding is all you need to say 😃
We had a tree company ( no names ) cut down a tree across the street from our house
To clear for power line's. After they left I went over to get some of the wood they cut up
As I was loading up the wood I hear a muffled noise so I started looking digging down
In the brush I find a baby woodpecker with no feathers on it's back put him in the truck
Then went to look for more and yep found one more cold wet and shivering.
So we put them in a box with some rags and got them warm we called to get the little
Some help and to our amazement they came 70 miles
We had a tree company ( no names ) cut down a tree across the street from our house
To clear for power line's. After they left I went over to get some of the wood they cut up
As I was loading up the wood I hear a muffled noise so I started looking digging down
In the brush I find a baby woodpecker with no feathers on it's back put him in the truck
Then went to look for more and yep found one more cold wet and shivering.
So we put them in a box with some rags and got them warm we called to get the little
Some help and to our amazement they came 70 miles
Terra Haggerty
Oct 16, 2019
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