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Stories from the Bird Lady

出版	Independently Published, 2020-03-15
主題	Nature / Animals / Wildlife
ISBN	9798612509059
URL	http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=jZp1zQEACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api

註釋Locally known as "the bird lady," Barbara Harvey was a raptor rehabilitator and educator for over 30 years of her life. It all started when she was asked to care for an injured Eastern Screech Owl named Tuffy. Over the years Barbara cared for thousands of hawks, owls, falcons, and eagles - many were returned to the wild, some were too injured to be helped, and those who were not able to be released, because of permanent injuries, were used for education programs. Barbara had federal and state permits to rehab and educate with birds of prey. She traveled almost 100,000 miles giving programs to groups large and small, all with the purpose to educate people on the benefits of these birds. She believed education was crucial, because many birds had been injured due to human causes - accidental and unfortunately, on purpose. In 1985, Barbara started writing articles for the Marsh Haven Monarch newsletter about her experiences with raptor rescues, rehab, and releases. She became a prolific writer, giving a voice to the voiceless. The stories are filled with the high points of releases back into the wild, and the tearful final goodbyes that never came easy. Before Barbara passed away in 2016, she met with Marsh Haven Nature Center director, Renee Wahlen, who has a background in print media, and expressed her wish to have all these stories compiled into a book. It was a daunting task for Renee, who also took on care of four of Barbara's education birds through the non-profit nature center located just outside of Waupun, WI. It took four years, but "Stories from the Bird Lady" has now been published and Barbara's wish has been fulfilled. The 200-page book is available through Amazon, at Marsh Haven Nature Center, and at local book talks around the area. It is filled with all 112 stories that Barbara wrote, color pictures, and other information on the amazing woman known as "the bird lady." All proceeds from the sale of the book will go to the "Barbara's Birds" fund, which was set up to provide long-term care for the educational raptors who now reside at Marsh Haven Nature Center. We hope you enjoy the wit and wisdom of the Bird Lady. You will laugh, you will cry, and hopefully you will be inspired to carry on Barbara's work to teach others to Respect our Earth! "Sister Red-tail called to me, screeching from above. Her spirit gives me courage to travel Life's Path. Now, no matter where I go, I am not alone. O, to watch her soar! "