(Williamsburg, VA)---The Center for Conservation Biology at the College of William and Mary and Virginia Commonwealth University has compiled 2011 survey results for the Virginia bald eagle population.  The 2011 survey checked more than 1,000 nests and monitored 726 occupied territories. This number represents an 6.2% increase over 2010.  More than 130 new nests were mapped.  Eagle territories were located within 45 counties and 10 independent cities.  A total of 938 chicks were counted during the productivity flight.  This is the highest chick production recorded throughout the long history of the survey.  The Virginia population continues to have tremendous reproductive momentum.  Of 11,030 chicks documented in the past 35 years, 8.5% were produced in 2011 and 73.2% were produced since 2000.  In general, this momentum is the combined result of an overall increase in the breeding population, the breeding success rate and the average brood size. A full survey report is available at www.ccb-wm.org/virginiaeagles/pdf/CCBR!!!!_2011Eagle_Survey.pdf

We very much appreciate the financial contributions of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Virginia Society of Ornithology in keeping the survey running.  Survey information is used by an entire community of government agencies, NGOs, environmental consulting firms, and landowners. For the third year, the locations of known nests from the Virginia Survey are being made available online to the public.  The Center has developed a VAEagles website (http://www.ccb-wm.org/virginiaeagles/index.htm) that hosts a Google application allowing users to locate documented eagle nests and to view their mapped locations on a county by county basis.  The information is being made available in the hope that the public will become more actively involved in the conservation of this species throughout Virginia.  Despite our best efforts, an unknown number of eagle nests go unrecorded each year.  This is particularly true in the Piedmont and mountains.  We believe that the public knows of many nests that are unknown to us.  We are requesting that the public view nests in their locality and report nests that are currently not included in the annual survey.

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• Protect wildlife Fund wildlife rehabilitation efforts
• Provide medical treatment and care for rescued wildlife
• Rehabilitate wildlife and return them to protected habitats
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Donate to the building of our Wildlife Center

Help us to raise $750,000 to start building a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Hampton Roads. 

There is a definite need for a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in this area. Since construction of houses, shopping centers, etc has met the destruction of the natural habitats that our wild neighbors once inhabited, we have a moral obligation to make things right for them. Each year, the number of wild animals that need help increases. Each year, the community relies on the help from a handful of licensed wildlife rehabilitators who do their work with no financial assistance derived from any local, state, or federal government. Most of the wild animals rescued and brought to Wildlife Response rehabilitators were attacked by family pets, struck by vehicles, poisoned intentionally and unintentionally, and still others were made orphans when their mothers were trapped and relocated or killed.

Please help, however small to fund the construction of this native Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.

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Food

• Puppy and High Protein Dog Chow (Nutro or other quality brand)
• KMR/Esbilac
• Baby Food in Jars
• Fruits and Vegetables- fresh and frozen
• Unsalted Raw Peanuts, Walnuts, Pecans
• Sunflower seed
• Wild Bird Seed
• Cracked Corn
• Whole or cut up Chicken-raw
• Gift Certificates to pet stores for supplies
• Gift Certificates to local Grocery stores
• Gift Certificates to Fox Valley Animal Nutrition for specialized formulas

Cleaning Supplies

• Liquid anti-bacterial hand soap
• Bleach
• Laundry detergent
• Brooms
• Scrub brushes
• Sponges
• Paper towels

Treatment Supplies

• Heating pads w/o automatic shut-off
• Large Aquarium tanks with tops
• Vita-lite (full spectrum) fixtures and bulbs
• Pet carriers (plastic air kennels) –all sizes
• Live traps (havaheart) – various sizes
• Heavy, stoneware animal bowls
• Large Metal cages-bunny, ferret, parrot, etc.

Medical Supplies

• Medical scales
• Latex and Nitrile surgical gloves-Med and Large
• O-Ring Syringes – assorted sizes
• Lactated Ringers, Sterile Saline, Normasol-R
• Bandaging materials: cotton wrap, sterile gauze pads, rolled gauze, Vet Wrap
• Capstar (less than 25#) and Advantage (large dog size) 

Rescue and Transportation Supplies

• Large, strong nets
• Hand warmers (type found in camping and hunting supply stores)
• Blankets or sheets
• Walkie Talkies
• Canoe and paddles (for water rescues)

 Building Materials

• Lumber of all kinds-plywood, 2x4’s, posts, 4x8’s, etc.
• Hardware cloth in ½ inch and 1 inch sizes
• Wire – 1 inch by 3 inch
• Chain Link (6’ Tall)
• Paint (latex – white) 

Office Supplies

• Paper – copy, legal sized, card stock
• Envelopes
• Stamps
• Storage containers of all sizes
• New batteries or rechargeable with charger 

Fundraising

Silent Auction items suitable for resale (animal themed)

As a 501-c3 non profit organization; we are able to take your generous donations of vehicles, property, and undeveloped land.  You may call us at 757.543.7000 to set up a deliver time or you can ship any of the above to:

Wildlife Response, Inc. c/o 948 Morgan Trail, Virginia Beach VA 23464

Please send an itemized invoice with the estimate value and we will mail a Donation Receipt back to you.

Location	Hampton Roads, VA
Great For	Minumum age 18
Date	Ongoing
Description	The Volunteer Services Coordinator (VSC) will work in cooperation with the Director of Membership & Volunteer Services and other members of our leadership team to determine the volunteer needs of the organization. He/she will create and execute a plan to recruit, train, and support volunteers. The VSC will work under the direction of the Director of Membership & Volunteer Services to develop and maintain a strong volunteer program. Specific responsibilities of both positions include: -Insuring that all volunteers are approved for our various programs -Screening, interviewing, and reference checking all volunteers -Maintaining files on all volunteers -Ensuring that volunteers are assigned to positions that are alligned with their skills and interests -Creating and maintaining training plans -Coordinating trainings with other committees -Ensuring that appropriate training is undertaken and recorded -Implementing volunteer performance evaluations -Creating and implementing a volunteer recognition program
Skills	The ideal candidates should be an enthusiastic team player able to work effectively with both leadership and volunteers. Candidates should have:  - Strong leadership ability - Ability to plan and manage work with minimum direction  - Verbal communication skills - Excellent organizational and planning skills  - Strong sense of personal integrity  - Sincere desire to help the community and the wildlife around us Time Commitment: At least four hours per week to dedicate to fulfilling leadership duties. At least six months commitment to the organization

Location	Hampton Roads, VA
Great For	Anyone 18 years and up, 55+, Groups (any size)
Date	Ongoing
Description	Sign-Up Form Our Rescue & Transprt Services Committee (RRTS) is looking for individuals able to provide transport to and from various locations to our permitted wildlife rehabilitators and rescue volunteers to collect wildlife from situations where wildlife is in need of immediate help. RRTS volunteers are most needed during spring and summer months, during and after natural disasters, and as needed during the winter. Training in the capture, handling, and transportation of all species of Virginia native wildlife will be provided. This is On-call duty. Volunteers will be available for emergency pick-ups and/or rescues as needed.
Skills	Qualified Individuals must:: * Have valid drivers license * Have reliabletransportation * Have automobile and health insurance * Have a flexible schedule when "on call" * Be able to navigate the Hampton Roads area using maps, gps, or internet assisted directions * Be abile to work independently and self-schedule Individuals Should:: have cell phone or other means of being immediately available, have up to date Tetnus Vaccine, and be willing to obtain a VDGIF Category 4 permit.

Location	Hampton Roads, VA
Great For	Minimum age 18
Date	Ongoing
Description	During the spring and summer months, Wildlife Response reunites hundreds of baby wild animals with their parents. Animals are triaged, their homes and parents found, they are reunited, and then monitored to make sure that they are being cared for after replacement. Experienced Tree Climbers are needed to help replace wildlife (primarily birds of prey) in hard to reach nests. Most work is done in 60-120' tall Pine Trees, occasionally in windy situations. Work primarily done in late winter to late spring.
Skills	Professional Skills: Experience with tree climbing and own climbing equipment mandatory. Must have own equipment, including methods that do not use tree spikes. Training will be provided for wildlife handling.

Location	Hampton Roads, VA
Great For	Minimum age 18
Date	Ongoing
Description	The Membership Services Coordinator(MSC) will collaborate with the Director of Membership and Volunteer Services (DMVS) to set membership goals, objectives, and plans to recruit new members, retain current members, determine member benefits, and develop an effective Membership Committee. Other duties will include administrative tasks, and assisting other leadership members as needed
Skills & Requirements	Computer skills: Microsoft Access*, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher*, Microsoft Outlook* Microsoft Word (*recommended but not required) -Strong organizational skills -Experience in relationship-building -Good oral and written communication skills -Valid driver’s license (VA license will be required) Associate level college degree or equivalent experience

Location	Hampton Roads, VA
Great For	55+, Groups (any size)
Date	Ongoing
Description	Wildlife Response's most important program is our 24/7 Hotline. This hotline is responsible for providing the public with a source of information and contact with licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators. Nearly 11,000 calls a year come through this service, with the majority of calls coming into the system from the spring to fall. While most of the calls come from the Hampton Roads area, we do receive calls from other areas of Virginia as well as other localities across the United States. Volunteers will receive comprehensive training and Hotline Manual, and a monitor a 5 hour shift. You will be answering questions about animals and the environment, and directing individuals with injured/orphaned wildlife to local Wildlife Rehabilitators. Shifts are: 8am - 1pm, 1pm - 6pm, 6pm - 11pm.
Skills	Communication Skills: Knowledge of wildlife helpful, but not required as we provide training. Good telephone etiquette essential.