Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research

Together, we make a difference, one bird at a time.

2013 AnnuAl RepoRt

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Our 2013 intern program was funded by generous gifts from:

Bank of America

The Dansko Foundation

The Deupree Family Foundation

LabWare, Inc.

Vera Lee & Malli Rao

Maryanne Yingst & Dick Ho

Walter & Cecelia Zettlemoyer

Thanks 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 better evaluate an injury, and electronically store images for future use.

In 2013, Tri-State’s Wild Bird Clinic admitted 2,902 patients for care. Species in the caseload ranged from almost 20 tiny ruby-throated hummingbirds to nearly 40 majestic bald eagles, and many species in between!

The majority of our patients have been injured, often inadvertently or indirectly, as the result of human activity. They are victims of cat attacks, window strikes, collisions with cars, lead or pesticide poisoning, and improperly discarded fishing line. Being brought to Tri-State is often their best, if not only, chance to survive in an increasingly urbanized world.

>> As usual, baby birds began as a trickle in April and soon turned into a flood of hundreds and hundreds in May, June, July, and August.

>> The Wild Bird Clinic returned nearly 35 young birds of prey to the care of their parents this summer. Species included owls, falcons, hawks, and osprey.

>> In 2013, we admitted 306 birds of prey, including 17 barred owls, 31 screech owls, 70 red-tailed hawks, 44 osprey, 38 Cooper’s hawks, and nearly 40 black and turkey vultures!

>> During July and August, we admitted more than a dozen young laughing gulls found at multiple roadside locations. Many were underweight, with inadequate muscle mass to avoid capture. The larger-than-usual number and concern about possible botulism toxicosis prompted the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (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 for this pathogen.

Interns: Bridge to Tri-State’s Future>> This year marked the 30th anniversary of our internship program. Each summer, we invite about a half- dozen students who are studying biology or wildlife conservation to gain valuable hands-on experience at Tri-State and help out with the surge in our caseload from May through September. These students, who come to us from many colleges and universities across the country, help raise baby birds, administer medication, assist with examinations, and work with the public. They also attend lectures given by our wildlife veterinarians and other experts that provide valuable lessons to supplement the hands-on component of the internship. Costs of this program are met by generous individual, foundation, and corporate supporters.

>> 2013 was Tri-State’s 17th year presenting an Introduction to Wildlife Medicine course to first-year veterinary students at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Over 100 students were enrolled each semester.

>> Tri-State has reached over 4,000 members of the public through educational presentations and participation at community events.

>> For the third consecutive year, we safely installed a camera in a black vulture nesting area in Delaware. We offered a 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.

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response ready 24/7/365Tri-State’s Oil Spill Response Team remained very busy in 2013, responding to five incidents in five states. When not actively responding to spills, our team of experts led workshops, attended meetings, and worked closely with agency partners to ensure everyone remains prepared to give oiled 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 diesel fuel, inappropriate disposal of used oil, and a discharge of home heating oil. Team members sprang into action to capture, stabilize, and wash affected wildlife, including waterfowl, songbirds, and even a few mammals and reptiles!

Workshops>> Tri-State taught ten oil spill response workshops for nearly 250 industry colleagues, agency personnel, and animal care professionals in 2013. Workshops were held in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Wisconsin, and Ontario, Canada.

Conferences>> The team continued to network and remained up to date on the latest best practices for oil spill response by participating in conferences and meetings throughout the world. We presented at the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association Symposium in Oregon, attended the National Alliance of State and Agricultural Emergency Programs in Oklahoma, networked at several Regional Response Team meetings, and exhibited at the Clean Gulf Expo in Florida.

Global reach>> Tri-State continues to have global reach. This past year, the team traveled to Trinidad and Tobago and led training exercises to instruct local responders on current protocols and techniques. Team members also participated in five drills in North America, including a three-day joint exercise between the United States and Canada. Tri-State was also very involved in the Global Oiled Wildlife Response System meeting in Belgium, which brought together experts from around 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 that Tri-State rehabilitated during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010.

A total of 149 individual banded birds have been encountered 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

Tri-State rehabilitated more than 1,200 birds and returned them to their natural environment after this oil spill. Many Tri-State patients are fitted with a permanent metal U.S. Fish & Wildlife leg band upon release. If a bird is recovered or recaptured, we gain important information about how far it has traveled from the release site and how long it was able to survive in the wild.

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WIldlIFE rESponSE annExConstruction Has Begun!In 2008, Tri-State launched the Spreading Our Wings capital campaign to build a Wildlife Response Annex and increase our endowment. The state-of-the-art facility will provide a dedicated space to effectively treat wildlife following oil spills and other large-scale incidents. The Annex will offer a space for training responders, veterinarians, agency and industry colleagues, and other wildlife partners. We are pleased to announce that construction on the Annex began in September 2013!

>> Features of the Annex include commercial hot water heaters to ensure we never run out of hot water for washing oiled animals, a gray-water system to re-use water and lessen the demand on our well, and the capability to install a solar panel array on the roof (proposals being reviewed).

>> We are very grateful to the 435 donors who have contributed over $3.4 million to help us reach our goal. There is a limited time left to support this important project. Visit www.tristatebird.org to learn more about how you can become a part of Tri-State's history!

SpECIal EvEnTSThis year we held three major events to raise money and awareness to help save birds’ lives.

>> Beautiful weather; a large crowd estimated between 550 and 600; plenty of fun activities; a tent in the upper parking lot for our sponsors, exhibitors, sales, and kids’ activities; and baby birds! It added up to another fantastic open House, our once-a-year opportunity for the community to take a peek into the Frink Center for Wildlife and learn more about our work!

>> Throughout the summer, our generous members and volunteers 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 the unbeatable prices that have made our yard sale famous. Thanks to our dedicated volunteers and generous donors, the event raised over $6,000 to help save birds’ lives.

>> Nearly 200 friends, volunteers, members, and corporate supporters of Tri-State gathered for the Benefit for the Birds in November. Guests enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres, an elegant buffet, and toe-tapping music as well as opportunities to try their luck in the Dessert Auction, 250 Raffle, Big Card Draw, and Silent HAWKtion. This event raised nearly $110,000 to support our important work on behalf of wildlife.

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Board of directorsExecutive Committee

Charles Robertson, PhD, President

Lucinda Peterson, CPA, 1st Vice President

Robert Bryant, 2nd Vice President

Barbara Schumacher, Secretary

Connie S. Linhart, Treasurer

Officers

Barbara Druding

Toby Erlichman, VMD

Rosemary Francis

Keith Hall

Arlene Reppa

advisory BoardHenry Bryndza, PhD

John Frink

David Mooberry

Gary Patterson

William Francis, CFA

William Tansey

Patricia McGee, Esq.Staffadministration

Lisa Smith Executive Director

Julie Bartley Volunteer & Office Manager

Greg Keegan Maintenance Supervisor

Duke Doblick Director of Development

Leah Dodd Database & Marketing Manager

Kim Righi Accounting Manager

Clinic

Sallie Welte, VMD Clinic Director

Andrea Howey-Newcomb Clinic Manager

Aimee Federer Clinic Supervisor Level II

Emily Brunner Clinic Supervisor Level I

Brie Brigham Clinic Supervisor Level I

oil programs

Sarah Tegtmeier Oil Programs Manager

Samantha Christie Coordinator

Laura Lariviere Coordinator

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In 2013, more than 300 active volunteers donated over 24,000 hours to help save birds’ lives.

2013 Financial reportAudited financial statements for the period October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013

opEraTInG rEvEnuEContributions, 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

total Revenue $ 1,371,025

opEraTInG ExpEnSESprogram Services

Bird Care $ 454,492

Oil Programs $ 357,830

Education $ 22,795

total program Services $ 835,117

Supporting ServicesAdministrative $ 99,744

Fundraising $ 204,840

total Supporting Services $ 304,584

total expenses $ 1,139,701net operating Surplus $ 231,324

non-opEraTInG aCTIvITIESCapital and Endowment Campaign Contributions $ 82,699

Endowment Investment Income and Gains, After Distributions $ 38,808

net non-operating Surplus $ 121,507

Change in Net Assets $ 352,831

net Assets at September 30, 2013 $ 6,331,110

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* The estimated value of volunteer services (not included above) was $517,950.

$25,000+Colonial Pipeline Company✳

Delaware Bay & River Cooperative✳

An Anonymous DonorPhillips 66State of Delaware✳

Welfare Foundation

$10,000–24,999The Allerton Foundation✳

American Petroleum Institute✳

Citgo Petroleum Corporation✳

Barbara & James Druding✳

E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company✳

Elinor Patterson Baker TrustElite Island ResortsFidelity Charitable Gift Fund✳

Marmot FoundationThe Marshall-Reynolds Foundation✳

Shell Oil CompanySunoco Foundation✳

Water Quality Insurance Syndicate✳

$5,000–9,999Bernice Barbour Foundation✳

Henry & Mary Bryndza✳

Crestlea Foundation, Inc.Elaine Conroy Moore Charitable FoundationMargaret E. Filman✳

Gannett Foundation Matching Gifts Center✳

Joyce and Ray Goldbacher✳

Marathon Oil Corporation✳

O’Brien’s Response ManagementPBF EnergyPepco Holdings, Inc.Daphne C. ReeseCharles & Patricia Robertson✳

Rosalind Schwebel†✳

Harold & Kirsten SnyderDeborah S. Welch†

$1,000–4,999Animal Hospital of Chester County, LLC✳

Hugh Atkins & Michele Schiavoni✳

Bank of America✳

L. Leon & Alice P. Campbell✳

Capital One Services, LLCCSERT✳

The Dansko FoundationPaulette & Stephan de la Veaux✳

The Deupree Family FoundationDon DeWees, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas DoblickJoan & Ron Gardner✳

Dr. & Mrs. Keith Hamilton✳

Bill & Melinda Hardie✳

Ralph HauckI. HeapLynne KielhornGerry & Clara Kluis✳

LabWare, Inc.Phung T. LuuPatricia & Fred MannMatrix New World Engineering, Inc.Joseph W. Mitchell✳

David D. Mooberry & FM Mooberry✳

NuStar Asphalt, LLCOSG Ship Management, Inc.The Owen Family FoundationPaoli Malvern Berwyn Rotary ClubPhiladelphia Energy SolutionsMarian E. QuinnVera Lee & Malli Rao✳

Bob & Lorraine Reeder✳

Doug & Arlene Reppa✳

T. Garrett & Mary Robinson✳

Lisa Smith✳

Richard & Carol Tasca✳

$1,000–4,999 (continued)Thomson ReutersUncommonGoods, LLCUS AirwaysThe Vane Brothers Company✳

W. L. Gore & Associates✳

Elizabeth & Clayton Warrington✳

Nancy WellsKaren Wenner-Pedersen & Christian Pedersen✳

White Flicker Wild Bird Rehab Clinic, Inc.Robert & Nina Wood✳

Maryanne Yingst & Dick Ho✳

Walter & Cecelia Zettlemoyer✳

$500–999Lynn Abell, PhD✳

Richard & Dolores Baxter✳

Katherine & Barry Beck✳

Philip & Sharon Birk✳

Boulden, Inc.Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey BowersoxJohn BrennanTom & Bobbie Breske✳

Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation✳

Anthony & Deborah CeriniLoretta Clements & Joan DuswaltDorothy & Robert Colburn✳

Concord Pet Foods & Supplies✳

Country Thyme Gardeners✳

Harold Deveraux†✳

Joseph EdevaneFrontier AirlinesCarol GunguiSusan Harris

Tri-State Bird Rescue is very grateful for the many members and donors who make it possible for us to continue our work in wild bird rehabilitation and oiled wildlife response. The following individuals, corporations, foundations, organizations, and businesses contributed $250 or more of financial and in-kind support to Tri-State in Fiscal Year 2013 (October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013).

THank You!

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$500–999 (continued)Dave Irwin & Jacki Russell✳

Dave & Mary Koechert✳

Kristina Kreutzer✳

Lisa A. LaffendClaudia Lamp✳

Longwood Gardens✳

Sharron & George A. Lulli✳

Jane C. MacElree✳

John & Valerie Mayfield✳

Michael & Sharon McCormickJim & Sue McVoy✳

C. Hans Miller✳

New Castle County CouncilKenneth PierceMr. & Mrs. Louis Reinholz, Sr.Catherine & John Renzetti✳

Royal Pest ManagementElaine M. Sams✳

Jeffrey D. Sinclair✳

Stanley SkarbowskiDavid & Susan Stratton✳

Jo Ann TownsendBrice Vallett, Jr.✳

Veterinary Specialty Center of Delaware✳

Harry & Elizabeth S. Walton, Jr.✳

Wild Birds Unlimited (Hockessin)✳

Joan WilsonWSFS Bank✳

$250–499

3M FoundationThomas W. Adams, PhDAmazon.com✳

James & Linda AmundsenAn Anonymous DonorArtesian Water CompanyAzerty, A Division of United StationersJay Baumgardner✳

Judith P. Bladen

$250–499 (continued)Dr. & Mrs. Stanley W. Blazejewski, III✳

Susan BurrNorma BuzbyCecil Vault & Memorial Co., Inc.✳

Chase Community GivingCarolyn CobbJeanette S. Collins✳

Deborah E. CraneMary Jane & Jack Dalton✳

Stacy DedinasCharles X. DellingerDavid & Christine Dolloff✳

Susan Weil DreyfussEagle Optics✳

Anne & John Fields✳

William & Rosemary Francis✳

John Frink & Erica Miller✳

Denise GeranGayle GibsonSharon GoodmanHarry’s Savoy Grill & Ballroom✳

Haven Lake Animal Hospital✳

Gail HeathHerr Foods, Inc.✳

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of DelawareEllie & Jack Hileman✳

Hockessin Athletic ClubHockessin Business AssociationHarry & Jeanne Hughes✳

Regina Iorii & John McDanielKathryn M. JernbergPhilip D. JohnsonPatty KirschnerFlorence Kvalnes✳

Frank & Cheryl LordMainline Men’sPete & Kathy MarcolinaMaryland Wildlife Rehabilitators Association

$250–499 (continued)Marie C. McKee✳

George Miller, III✳

MultiDesigns UnlimitedJohn NorthRobin NuskindAndrew OrrJohn PassarottiJuliet C. PatrickRichard & Erin Frey Pearson✳

Stephen PenroseRalph & Gwen PolifroniPatricia PostThomas M. Przybylski✳

PSEG Nuclear, LLCDebra K. QuillenRichardson’s Floral CenterLouisa & Joel Romaine✳

Adrian & Mary Rotondi✳

SaveWay Compounding PharmacyVirginia Schiavelli✳

Rose ScordinoMr. & Mrs. H. Rodney Scott✳

Phyllis B. & William E. Shone, Jr.✳

Southeastern Chester County Refuse AuthorityNorman Tegtmeier & Jo Ann McKee✳

Gus & Anne Teipelke✳

Jeanette Timberman-FungThe Vanguard Group Inc.✳

Vanguard ID Systems

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$250–499 (continued)VCA Kirkwood Animal HospitalKatheryn M. Warren, MDWashington Crossing Audubon SocietyJordan Watts MikesellSallie 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.

Tri-State is grateful to all of the companies and individuals who provided support through contributions of services throughout fiscal year 2013. We would like to extend a special thank you to the following companies:

Animal Behavior and Conservation 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

Richardson’s Floral Center

Royal Pest Management

RR Donnelley

Schneider Trailer & Container Rental

Speedpro Imaging Wilmington

UPENN New Bolton Center Laboratory of Avian Medicine & Pathology

UPENN New Bolton Center Toxicology Laboratory

Velocity Worldwide

Walton Corporation

Benefactor ($500,000+)Charles & Patricia Robertson

Builder ($100,000-249,999)ConocoPhillipsLongwood FoundationThe FM & Dave Mooberry FundPattern Energy Group LPWelfare Foundation

Sponsor ($25,000-99,999)The 24th FundChichester duPont Foundation, Inc.E.I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyJoan & Ron GardnerVera Lee & Malli RaoBob & Lorraine ReederWater Quality Insurance Syndicate

Contributor ($5,000-24,999)3M FoundationThe Allerton FoundationAnimal Hospital of Chester County, LLCRichard & Dolores BaxterDelaware Community FoundationBarbara & James DrudingEllice & Rosa McDonald Foundation, Inc.Margaret E. FilmanFreehill Hogan & Mahar, LLPJohn Frink & Erica MillerGannett Foundation Matching Gifts CenterJoyce & Ray GoldbacherSusan HarrisLynne KielhornLaffey-McHugh FoundationJulie MacRae & Dave WieslerPepco Holdings, Inc.Lisa SmithNorman Tegtmeier & Jo Ann McKeeJo Ann TownsendThe Vanguard Group Inc.Webbed Foot WildlifeRobert & Nina Wood

Friend ($1,500-4,999)Thomas & Christy AndersenHugh Atkins & Michele SchiavoniCarmine & Laura BalascioBlue Point Brewing CompanyTom & Bobbie BreskeRobert & Patty BryantCosmetic Dermatology CenterCatherine C. CreswellDenise DeeAmy EvansElizabeth & John GontarzAmanda KonykFrank C. LordiJohn R. MatluskyGeorge Miller, IIIC. Hans MillerMary & John MilroyAlan PalmerGeorge & Lucinda PetersonCatherine & John RenzettiElaine C. & Clifford C. Simpson, Jr.Suzanne G. SmithSharon J. SpeckGlenn & Marion StelzerDavid & Susan StrattonWilliam & Ann Tansey

Thank you to the many additional donors who have contributed to this campaign!

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Together, we make a difference, one bird at a time!

Tri-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 StonerPage 4 Brown Pelican by Shelly Fisher

Page 5 Special Events by Russ CarlsonPage 7 Red-Tailed Hawk Release by Gail HeathBack Great Blue Heron Release by Kim Cook

Photos not credited are by Tri-State staff members.

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