2013 tri-state bird annual report

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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.

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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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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


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


* 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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