Found in the wooded valleys and forests along subalpine scrublands of South Island New Zealand, the kea is known for its intelligence and curiosity. Its playful and mischievous antics have earned it the nickname “clown of the mountains.”
Finding a baby bird can be alarming, but that doesn`t always mean it needs immediate attention. We created this flowchart to help assess whether it can be left alone, needs some help, or if it requires wildlife rehabilitation.
Thank you for keeping our local wildlife safe and cared for! Please note that Tracy Aviary and the Nature Center at Pia Okwai do not accept injured wildlife.
801 Day is TOMORROW, and we’re celebrating everything that makes Salt Lake special! 🎉 Join @CityCastSLC tomorrow, Aug. 1 from 6-9 p.m. at Gallivan Center for a free, family-friendly evening filled with:
🎶 Live music
🍻 Beer garden
🍽️ Local food trucks
🛍️ The Win Win artisan marketplace
We can`t wait for you to join us. RSVP with the link in our bio!
Our Conservation team has been having a busy MAPS season! 🐦✨
MAPS stands for Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship—a standardized protocol that helps us better understand the breeding success, survival, and behavior of birds across North America. If you’re interested in getting involved with our song bird band efforts, our upcoming trainings are now live - link in our bio!
Here’s a peek at just some of the amazing birds we’ve captured (and released!) over the past two months during our banding sessions:
Left column (top to bottom): Western Tanager, Lark Sparrow
Middle column (top to bottom): Downy Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee, MacGillivray’s Warbler
Right column (top to bottom): Cedar Waxwing, Yellow Warbler, Bullock’s Oriole
**These birds were handled for the purpose of scientific research under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey and in accordance with all state permitting requirements.**
With FREE daytime admission, discounts throughout the park and MORE, a Tracy Aviary membership is a great value!
