We have a Fantastic Flamingo Flocking update!
Houston Zoo Bird Keepers, Abby Varela and Megan Neal, the Houston Zoo Bird Department and all those that assisted in the flocking, those that flocked, and those that were flocked have raised approximately $550 to date for Bird Conservation!
Our first $500 donation went to the Philippine Eagle Conservation Foundation and will help to fund the following:
The Philippine Eagle Foundation is a private, non-stock, non-profit organization dedicated to saving the endangered Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) and its rainforest habitat. Organized in 1987, it had before that time been operating as a project undertaking research, rehabilitation, and captive breeding. Staffed by highly trained and dedicated personnel, it has today evolved into the country’s premiere organization for the conservation of raptors.
The Philippine Eagle Foundation firmly believes that the fate of our vanishing Philippine Eagle, the health of our environment, and the quality of Philippine life are inextricably linked. We are therefore committed to promote the survival of the Philippine Eagle, the biodiversity it represents, and the sustainable use of our forest resources for future generations to enjoy.
Eagles for release will be trained to avoid electric power poles in the wild. Called aversion training, the birds are placed in a cage where birds that land on the cross arms of two “mock” electric poles gets electric shock. By doing this, they associate power poles with danger and tend to avoid it. Unfortunately, the electric fence controller (the unit that regulates the electric shock) they were using broke and they need to purchase a new one. The wiring system of the aversion cage needs repairs and upgrading as well. Flamingo Flocking to the rescue. Part of the funds donated will be used for these purposes.
The rest of the donation will be used to purchase radio telemetry transmitters for their released birds.
Congratulations to the flocking team at the Houston Zoo for implementing a unique and colorful fund raising venture that is helping to fund important work for our feathered Philippine friends!
Remember…It’s not to late to flock your friends, email avarela@houstonzoo.org
Philippine Eagle Foundation Official website
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