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ri-State Bird Rescue & Research
Together, we make a difference, one bird at a time.
2013 ANNUAL REPOR
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2 | Annual Report 2013
Our 2013 intern program was funded by
generous gifts from:
Bank of America
Te Dansko Foundation
Te Deupree FamilyFoundation
LabWare, Inc.
Vera Lee & Malli Rao
Maryanne Yingst& Dick Ho
Walter & CeceliaZettlemoyer
Tanks to the generous support of the Welfare Foundation, we obtained a digital x-ray system,which allows us to take multiple images quickly, enlarge and manipulate images to betterevaluate an injury, and electronically store images for future use.
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In 2013, ri-States Wild Bird Clinic admitted 2,902 patients
for care. Species in the caseload ranged from almost 20 tinyruby-throated hummingbirds to nearly 40 majestic baldeagles, and many species in between!
Te majority of our patients have been injured, often
inadvertently or indirectly, as the result of human activity.Tey are victims of cat attacks, window strikes, collisions with
cars, lead or pesticide poisoning, and improperly discardedfishing line. Being brought to ri-State is often their best, ifnot only, chance to survive in an increasingly urbanized world.
>>As usual, baby birds began as a trickle in April and soonturned into a flood of hundreds and hundreds in May, June,July, and August.
>>Te Wild Bird Clinic returned nearly 35 young birds ofprey to the care of their parents this summer. Species includedowls, falcons, hawks, and osprey.
>>In 2013, we admitted 306 birds of prey, including 17barred owls, 31 screech owls, 70 red-tailed hawks, 44 osprey,
38 Coopers hawks, and nearly 40 black and turkey vultures!
>>During July and August, we admitted more than a dozenyoung laughing gulls found at multiple roadside locations.
Many were underweight, with inadequate muscle mass toavoid capture. Te larger-than-usual number and concern
about possible botulism toxicosis prompted the DelawareDepartment of Natural Resources and EnvironmentalControl (DNREC) to submit two birds for diagnostic testing,
and found that these birds were infected with salmonellosis.As with outbreaks at bird feeders, it is not uncommon for
young birds living in crowded conditions to test positive forthis pathogen.
Interns: Bridge to Tri-States Future
>>Tis year marked the 30thanniversary of ourinternship program. Each summer, we invite about a half-
dozen students who are studying biology or wildlifeconservation to gain valuable hands-on experience at
ri-State and help out with the surge in our caseload fromMay through September. Tese students, who come to us frommany colleges and universities across the country, help raise
baby birds, administer medication, assist with examinations,and work with the public. Tey also attend lectures given
by our wildlife veterinarians and other experts that providevaluable lessons to supplement the hands-on component of
the internship. Costs of this program are met by generousindividual, foundation, and corporate supporters.
>>2013 was ri-States 17thyear presenting an Introductionto Wildlife Medicine course to first-year veterinary students atthe University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Over 100 students were enrolled each semester.
>>ri-State has reached over 4,000 members of the publicthrough educational presentations and participation atcommunity events.
>>For the third consecutive year, we safely installed acamera in a black vulture nesting area in Delaware. We offereda peek into the fascinating world of these birds through a
live-streaming video online.
>>We also partnered with Delaware Nature Society for their
Bird Experience Camp.
WILD BIRD CLINIC
EDUCATION
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Response Ready 24/7/365
ri-States Oil Spill Response eam remained very busy in2013, responding to five incidents in five states. When not
actively responding to spills, our team of experts ledworkshops, attended meetings, and worked closely with
agency partners to ensure everyone remains prepared to giveoiled wildlife the best chance of survival in the event of a spill.
Spills
>>In 2013, the team responded to incidents in Pennsylvania,Arkansas, New Jersey, Indiana, and New York that included
two pipeline leaks, an overturned truck transporting dieselfuel, inappropriate disposal of used oil, and a discharge ofhome heating oil. eam members sprang into action to
capture, stabilize, and wash affected wildlife, includingwaterfowl, songbirds, and even a few mammals and reptiles!
Workshops
>> ri-State taught ten oil spill response workshops fornearly 250 industry colleagues, agency personnel, and animal
care professionals in 2013. Workshops were held inConnecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania,
South Carolina, Wisconsin, and Ontario, Canada.
Conferences
>>Te team continued to network and remained up to dateon the latest best practices for oil spill response byparticipating in conferences and meetings throughout the
world. We presented at the National Wildlife RehabilitatorsAssociation Symposium in Oregon, attended the NationalAlliance of State and Agricultural Emergency Programs in
Oklahoma, networked at several Regional Response eammeetings, and exhibited at the Clean Gulf Expo in Florida.
Global Reach>>ri-State continues to have global reach. Tis past year,the team traveled to rinidad and obago and led training
exercises to instruct local responders on current protocols andtechniques. eam members also participated in five drills in
North America, including a three-day joint exercise betweenthe United States and Canada. ri-State was also veryinvolved in the Global Oiled Wildlife Response System
meeting in Belgium, which brought together experts fromaround the globe to plan collaboratively to ensure oiled
wildlife receives prompt and professional care.
Gulf Spill Update
In 2013, we received information about many birds thatri-State rehabilitated during the Deepwater Horizon oilspill in 2010.
A total of 149 individual banded birds have beenencountered since their return to the wild:
135 brown pelicans (eight of them in Georgia!)
2 great blue herons
8 laughing gulls (one was recaptured [and then
released] 1,160 days after release!)
1 clapper rail
3 Northern gannets
ri-State rehabilitated more than 1,200 birds andreturned them to their natural environment after this oil
spill. Many ri-State patients are fitted with a permanentmetal U.S. Fish & Wildlife leg band upon release. If a bird
is recovered or recaptured, we gain important informationabout how far it has traveled from the release site andhow long it was able to survive in the wild.
OIL SPILL NEWS
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WILDLIFE RESPONSE ANNEX
Construction Has Begun!
In 2008, ri-State launched the Spreading Our Wings capitalcampaign to build a Wildlife Response Annex and increase
our endowment. Te state-of-the-art facility will provide adedicated space to effectively treat wildlife following oil spills
and other large-scale incidents. Te Annex will offer a spacefor training responders, veterinarians, agency and industry
colleagues, and other wildlife partners. We are pleased toannounce that construction on the Annex began in September2013!
>>Features of the Annex include commercial hot waterheaters to ensure we never run out of hot water for washing
oiled animals, a gray-water system to re-use water and lessenthe demand on our well, and the capability to install a solar
panel array on the roof (proposals being reviewed).
>> We are very grateful tothe 435 donors who havecontributed over $3.4
million to help us reach ourgoal. Tere is a limited time
left to support thisimportant project. Visitwww.tristatebird.org to
learn more about how youcan become a part of ri-State's history!
SPECIAL EVENTSTis year we held three major events to raise money andawareness to help save birds lives.
>> Beautiful weather; a large crowd estimated between 550and 600; plenty of fun activities; a tent in the upper parkinglot for our sponsors, exhibitors, sales, and kids activities; andbaby birds! It added up to another fantastic Open House, ouronce-a-year opportunity for the community to take a peek intothe Frink Center for Wildlife and learn more about our work!
>> Troughout the summer, our generous members andvolunteers donated housewares, artwork, sporting equipment,and other items for us to sell at our annual Giant Yard Sale.Shoppers flooded the Aetna Fire Hall searching for theunbeatable prices that have made our yard sale famous. Tanks
to our dedicated volunteers and generous donors, the eventraised over $6,000 to help save birds lives.
>> Nearly 200 friends, volunteers, members, and corporatesupporters of ri-State gathered for the Benefit for the Birdsin November. Guests enjoyed delicious hors doeuvres, anelegant buffet, and toe-tapping music as well as opportunitiesto try their luck in the Dessert Auction, 250 Raffle, Big Card
Draw, and Silent HAWKtion. Tis event raised nearly $110,000to support our important work on behalf of wildlife.
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CONFERENCE
ROOM
TRAINING
OFFICE LAUNDRY
HVAC
EXAMROOM
LAB ICU FOOD PREP
REHABILITATIONAREA
WALKINFREEZER
WASHAREA
RINSE
AREA
DRYING
ANIMAL
RECEPTION
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Board of DirectorsExecutive Committee
Charles Robertson, PhD, President
Lucinda Peterson, CPA, 1stVice President
Robert Bryant, 2ndVice President
Barbara Schumacher, Secretary
Connie S. Linhart, reasurer
Ofcers
Barbara Druding
oby Erlichman, VMD
Rosemary Francis
Keith Hall
Arlene Reppa
Advisory Board
Henry Bryndza, PhD
John Frink
David Mooberry
Gary Patterson
William Francis, CFAWilliam ansey
Patricia McGee, Esq.
StaffAdministration
Lisa SmithExecutive Director
Julie BartleyVolunteer & Office Manager
Greg Keegan
Maintenance SupervisorDuke DoblickDirector of Development
Leah DoddDatabase & Marketing Manager
Kim RighiAccounting Manager
Clinic
Sallie Welte, VMDClinic Director
Andrea Howey-NewcombClinic Manager
Aimee Federer
Clinic Supervisor Level IIEmily BrunnerClinic Supervisor Level I
Brie BrighamClinic Supervisor Level I
Oil Programs
Sarah egtmeierOil Programs Manager
Samantha ChristieCoordinator
Laura Lariviere
Coordinator
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In 2013, more than 300 active
volunteers donated over 24,000
hours to help save birds lives.
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2013 Financial ReportAudited financial statements for the period
October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013
OPERATING REVENUE
Contributions, Grants, Bequests $ 517,181
Government Grants $ 42,800
Memberships $ 47,242
Program Income $ 397,615
Special Events $ 148,448
Merchandise Sales $ 10,882
Endowment Distribution Income $ 32,078
Investment Income and Gains $ 174,779
otal Revenue $ 1,371,025
OPERATING EXPENSES
Program ServicesBird Care $ 454,492
Oil Programs $ 357,830
Education $ 22,795
otal Program Services $ 835,117
Supporting Services
Administrative $ 99,744
Fundraising $ 204,840
otal Supporting Services $ 304,584
otal Expenses $ 1,139,701
Net Operating Surplus $ 231,324
NON-OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Capital and Endowment
Campaign Contributions $ 82,699
Endowment InvestmentIncomeand Gains, After Distributions $ 38,808
Net Non-Operating Surplus $ 121,507
Change in Net Assets $ 352,831
Net Assets atSeptember 30, 2013 $ 6,331,110
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* Te estimated value of volunteer services(not included above) was $517,950.
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$25,000+Colonial Pipeline Company
Delaware Bay & River Cooperative
An Anonymous Donor
Phillips 66
State of Delaware
Welfare Foundation
$10,00024,999Te Allerton Foundation
American Petroleum Institute
Citgo Petroleum Corporation
Barbara & James Druding
E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Elinor Patterson Baker rust
Elite Island Resorts
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Marmot Foundation
Te Marshall-Reynolds Foundation
Shell Oil Company
Sunoco Foundation
Water Quality Insurance Syndicate
$5,0009,999
Bernice Barbour Foundation
Henry & Mary Bryndza
Crestlea Foundation, Inc.
Elaine Conroy MooreCharitable Foundation
Margaret E. Filman
Gannett FoundationMatching Gifts Center
Joyce and Ray Goldbacher
Marathon Oil Corporation
OBriens Response Management
PBF Energy
Pepco Holdings, Inc.
Daphne C. Reese
Charles & Patricia Robertson
Rosalind Schwebel
Harold & Kirsten Snyder
Deborah S. Welch
$1,0004,999Animal Hospital of Chester County, LLC
Hugh Atkins & Michele Schiavoni
Bank of America
L. Leon & Alice P. Campbell
Capital One Services, LLC
CSER
Te Dansko Foundation
Paulette & Stephan de la Veaux
Te Deupree Family Foundation
Don DeWees, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Doblick
Joan & Ron Gardner
Dr. & Mrs. Keith Hamilton
Bill & Melinda Hardie
Ralph Hauck
I. HeapLynne Kielhorn
Gerry & Clara Kluis
LabWare, Inc.
Phung . Luu
Patricia & Fred Mann
Matrix New World Engineering, Inc.
Joseph W. Mitchell
David D. Mooberry & FM Mooberry
NuStar Asphalt, LLC
OSG Ship Management, Inc.
Te Owen Family Foundation
Paoli Malvern Berwyn Rotary Club
Philadelphia Energy Solutions
Marian E. Quinn
Vera Lee & Malli Rao
Bob & Lorraine Reeder
Doug & Arlene Reppa
. Garrett & Mary Robinson
Lisa Smith
Richard & Carol asca
$1,0004,999 (continued)Tomson Reuters
UncommonGoods, LLC
US Airways
Te Vane Brothers Company
W. L. Gore & Associates
Elizabeth & Clayton Warrington
Nancy Wells
Karen Wenner-Pedersen &Christian Pedersen
White Flicker Wild Bird RehabClinic, Inc.
Robert & Nina Wood
Maryanne Yingst & Dick Ho
Walter & Cecelia Zettlemoyer
$500999Lynn Abell, PhD
Richard & Dolores Baxter
Katherine & Barry Beck
Philip & Sharon Birk
Boulden, Inc.
Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Bowersox
John Brennan
om & Bobbie Breske
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation
Anthony & Deborah CeriniLoretta Clements & Joan Duswalt
Dorothy & Robert Colburn
Concord Pet Foods & Supplies
Country Tyme Gardeners
Harold Deveraux
Joseph Edevane
Frontier Airlines
Carol Gungui
Susan Harris
ri-State Bird Rescue is very grateful for the many members and donors who make it possible for usto continue our work in wild bird rehabilitation and oiled wildlife response. Te following individuals,
corporations, foundations, organizations, and businesses contributed $250 or more of financial andin-kind support to ri-State in Fiscal Year 2013 (October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013).
THANKYOU!
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$500999 (continued)Dave Irwin & Jacki Russell
Dave & Mary Koechert
Kristina Kreutzer
Lisa A. Laffend
Claudia Lamp
Longwood Gardens
Sharron & George A. Lulli
Jane C. MacElree
John & Valerie Mayfield
Michael & Sharon McCormick
Jim & Sue McVoy
C. Hans Miller
New Castle County Council
Kenneth Pierce
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Reinholz, Sr.
Catherine & John Renzetti
Royal Pest Management
Elaine M. Sams
Jeffrey D. Sinclair
Stanley Skarbowski
David & Susan Stratton
Jo Ann ownsend
Brice Vallett, Jr.
Veterinary Specialty Center of Delaware
Harry & Elizabeth S. Walton, Jr.
Wild Birds Unlimited (Hockessin)
Joan Wilson
WSFS Bank
$250499
3M Foundation
Tomas W. Adams, PhD
Amazon.com
James & Linda Amundsen
An Anonymous Donor
Artesian Water Company
Azerty, A Division of United Stationers
Jay Baumgardner
Judith P. Bladen
$250499 (continued)Dr. & Mrs. Stanley W. Blazejewski, III
Susan Burr
Norma Buzby
Cecil Vault & Memorial Co., Inc.
Chase Community Giving
Carolyn Cobb
Jeanette S. Collins
Deborah E. Crane
Mary Jane & Jack Dalton
Stacy Dedinas
Charles X. Dellinger
David & Christine Dolloff
Susan Weil Dreyfuss
Eagle Optics
Anne & John Fields
William & Rosemary Francis
John Frink & Erica Miller
Denise GeranGayle Gibson
Sharon Goodman
Harrys Savoy Grill & Ballroom
Haven Lake Animal Hospital
Gail Heath
Herr Foods, Inc.
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shieldof Delaware
Ellie & Jack Hileman
Hockessin Athletic Club
Hockessin Business AssociationHarry & Jeanne Hughes
Regina Iorii & John McDaniel
Kathryn M. Jernberg
Philip D. Johnson
Patty Kirschner
Florence Kvalnes
Frank & Cheryl Lord
Mainline Mens
Pete & Kathy Marcolina
Maryland Wildlife
Rehabilitators Association
$250499 (continued)Marie C. McKee
George Miller, III
MultiDesigns Unlimited
John North
Robin Nuskind
Andrew Orr
John Passarotti
Juliet C. Patrick
Richard & Erin Frey Pearson
Stephen Penrose
Ralph & Gwen Polifroni
Patricia Post
Tomas M. Przybylski
PSEG Nuclear, LLC
Debra K. Quillen
Richardsons Floral Center
Louisa & Joel Romaine
Adrian & Mary Rotondi
SaveWay Compounding Pharmacy
Virginia Schiavelli
Rose Scordino
Mr. & Mrs. H. Rodney Scott
Phyllis B. & William E. Shone, Jr.
Southeastern Chester CountyRefuse Authority
Norman egtmeier & Jo Ann McKee
Gus & Anne eipelke
Jeanette imberman-Fung
Te Vanguard Group Inc.
Vanguard ID Systems
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$250499 (continued)VCA Kirkwood Animal Hospital
Katheryn M. Warren, MD
Washington Crossing Audubon Society
Jordan Watts Mikesell
Sallie C. Welte, VMD
Windcrest Animal Hospital
Gail & Genarro Zippilli
Estate
10 years or more supporting Tri-State
Giving totals do not include event tickets,raffle tickets, or other purchases.
ri-State is grateful to all of the companies and individuals who providedsupport through contributions of ser vices throughout fiscal year 2013.
We would like to extend a special thank you to the following companies:
Animal Behavior andConservation Connections
Brandywine Zoo
Budco
Cenveo
Consolidated Drake Press
Crowl Advertising Design
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Growth, Inc.
Kenny Family ShopRites of Delaware& the Kenny Family Foundation
LabWare, Inc.
Lindenmeyr Munroe
Loretta Schumacher Carlson,B2B Copywriter
Moore Brothers Wine Company
Professional Duplicating
Real Charitable Housewives
of Delaware
Richardsons Floral Center
Royal Pest Management
RR Donnelley
Schneider railer & Container Rental
Speedpro Imaging Wilmington
UPENN New Bolton CenterLaboratory of Avian Medicine
& Pathology
UPENN New Bolton Centeroxicology Laboratory
Velocity Worldwide
Walton Corporation
Benefactor ($500,000+)Charles & Patricia Robertson
Builder ($100,000-249,999)ConocoPhillips
Longwood Foundation
Te FM & Dave Mooberry Fund
Pattern Energy Group LP
Welfare Foundation
Sponsor ($25,000-99,999)Te 24thFund
Chichester duPont Foundation, Inc.
E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Joan & Ron Gardner
Vera Lee & Malli RaoBob & Lorraine Reeder
Water Quality Insurance Syndicate
Contributor ($5,000-24,999)3M Foundation
Te Allerton Foundation
Animal Hospital of Chester County, LLC
Richard & Dolores Baxter
Delaware Community Foundation
Barbara & James Druding
Ellice & Rosa McDonald Foundation, Inc.
Margaret E. FilmanFreehill Hogan & Mahar, LLP
John Frink & Erica Miller
Gannett Foundation MatchingGifts Center
Joyce & Ray Goldbacher
Susan Harris
Lynne Kielhorn
Laffey-McHugh Foundation
Julie MacRae & Dave Wiesler
Pepco Holdings, Inc.
Lisa SmithNorman egtmeier & Jo Ann McKee
Jo Ann ownsend
Te Vanguard Group Inc.
Webbed Foot Wildlife
Robert & Nina Wood
Friend ($1,500-4,999)Tomas & Christy Andersen
Hugh Atkins & Michele Schiavoni
Carmine & Laura Balascio
Blue Point Brewing Company
om & Bobbie Breske
Robert & Patty Bryant
Cosmetic Dermatology Center
Catherine C. CreswellDenise Dee
Amy Evans
Elizabeth & John Gontarz
Amanda Konyk
Frank C. Lordi
John R. Matlusky
George Miller, III
C. Hans Miller
Mary & John Milroy
Alan Palmer
George & Lucinda PetersonCatherine & John Renzetti
Elaine C. & Clifford C. Simpson, Jr.
Suzanne G. Smith
Sharon J. Speck
Glenn & Marion Stelzer
David & Susan Stratton
William & Ann ansey
Tank you to the many additional donors who have contributed to this campaign!
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Tanks to your support, ....
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ogether, we make a difference,one bird at a time!
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ri-State is grateful to these photographers for donating their beautiful images for this report:
Page 3 Great Horned Owl by Suzi Feldhuhn
Educational Exhibit by Bob Bryant
DNS Campers by Derek Stoner
Page 4 Brown Pelican by Shelly Fisher
Page 5 Special Events by Russ Carlson
Page 7 Red-ailed Hawk Release by Gail Heath
Back Great Blue Heron Release by Kim Cook
Photos not credited are by ri-State staff members.
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