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AVIAN FLU UPDATE

Avian Flu is affecting our local bird population on Long Island. Common symptoms include nasal discharge, respiratory distress, swimming in circles, star gazing, tic, and weakness. The virus is highly contagious among birds, and unfortunately, this is no treatment and it is fatal. Any bird showing clinical signs must be humanely euthanized immediately. If you encounter a bird displaying these symptoms, please contact the NY DEC (631-444-0310) immediately. If you do come in contact with a bird, wear disposable gloves, a mask, and throughly disinfect anything that may have been exposed.

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New Rescue Van Hits the Road- Dan’s Papers

Unlikely scene unfolds at Wildlife Rescue Center

A pair of cygnets is on the road to recovery in a wildlife rescue center on Long Island. Though not directly related, the youngsters have a similar story and have formed a close bond.  Click here HERE  to read the story in its entirety.

EAWRC Opens New East Hampton Triage Center

This summer, injured wildlife on the East End will have a much shorter journey to safety. Starting June 13, the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center (EAWRC) will officially open the doors to a new seasonal Triage Center in East Hampton, providing a closer lifeline for injured wildlife during the busy summer months. The Triage Center, just off Route 114, will be open Thursdays through Sundays until mid-October, and it’s already being called a “game changer.”

The Rise in Rabies Cases on Long Island

New York’s WCBS Channel 2 visited the Center for a story they did on the rise of rabies cases on Long Island.  Suffolk County now has six confirmed cases of rabies in raccoons for the first time in 15 years. Click on the link to see the story.

Long Island’s Best Adoptive Parents are Geese in Hampton Bays- Dan’s Papers

Successfully reintroduced into the wild at Hidden Pond Stables by Alexa Mack, a rider and animal care staff member at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center, a total of nine goslings have now settled in at a location with parental geese.

Remembering Keela & Archie of EAWRC – Dan’s Papers

Two beloved animal ambassadors at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center in Hampton Bays recently dies, leaving behind beautiful memories for staff, volunteers, and visitors alike.

Giving Baby Great Horned Owls a Second Chance- Dan’s Papers

With the arrival of mating season, employees at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center (EAWRC) have been working tirelessly to ensure that great horned owls- species critical to Long Island ecosystems- get the best chance at survival.

Wildlife Rescue Crisis: New Rules Leaves Hamptons Deer Stranded Without Aid

Every year, the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center, located in Hampton Bays, receives anywhere from 200-300 calls about deer in distress.

Wildlife Work Begins With a Rescue Center

Growing up as she did, it may be inevitable that Zara Beard would eventually make it her mission to rescue wildlife and protect the natural world.

EAWRC Discusses Growing Spread of Bird Flu

At The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center, staff members are taking extra precautions as bird flu, a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), continues to spread across the country.

Lead poisoning affects local swans, causing death and illness

Residents across the county are noticing swans straying from their habitats, wandering onto roads, driveways and parking lots, often disheveled and disorientated.

How Allen McButterpants Became a Groundhog Day Forecaster

Since he was found on December 19, 2020, Allen McButterpants the groundhog has become a popular mascot and Ambassador of EAWRC.

Deer Rescued at Big Fresh Pond after Being Stuck in Ice

A couple of days before the new year, the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center received a call about a doe that fell into the ice that covered most of Big Fresh Pond, located in North Sea.

Dan’s Papers -Canine Distemper Rising in East End Raccoons

According to the National Institution of Health, canine distemper originated as a pandemic pathogen in South America, but has now made its way across the world, and therefore to Long Island.

Dan’s Papers – Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Center Thanks Supporters

With 2355 animals rescued and rehabilitated this year  so far, and over 16,000 phone calls fielded between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

A Happy Ending for Injured Juvenile Bald Eagle

A juvenile bald eagle that found itself in a precarious situation last week experienced a happy ending, thanks to the work of the staff at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Center in Hampton Bays.

27East.com Local Animal Non-Profits

With the South Fork’s rich history and bountiful wildlife, different non-profits are dedicated to helping out even the smallest of creatures.

27East.com Non-Profit Organizations

A roundtable conversation with the leaders of some of the region’s non-profit organizations.

North Fork Audubon – Olive the Owlet

Lucky for me and Olive that I attended the lecture by Donald Lanham, of the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center, sponsored by the North Fork Audubon Society! The subject was the rescue and transport of injured wild animals.

Danspapers.com – Fishing Wire Poses Immense Danger to Local Wildlife

Despite the increased coverage on fishing wire accidents, people fail to realize the extent to which monofilament fishing wire causes the mass suffering and fatalities of local birds, and the issue is only getting worse.

Danspapers.com – Evelyn Alexander Wildlife: Rehabilitation of White-Tailed Deer

As one of the only animal hospitals on Long Island that can rehabilitate white-tailed deer, the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center (EAWRC) receives an influx of deer every spring and summer, and employees work overtime to ensure successful rehabilitations. With three deer currently in their outside enclosure, all healthy and growing steadily, the EAWRC is waiting for September 15 to arrive, so that the deer can be released.

Southforker.com – Wild(life) Woman: Kathleen Mulcahy named new executive director of the East End’s only wildlife hospital

Last week the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center in Hampton Bays appointed Kathleen Mulcahy as its new executive director, a position the Sag Harbor resident and former mayor says, “is a bit of a dream job.”

Resident.com – The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center Celebrates the 16th Annual Get Wild! Gala

The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons celebrated their 16^th Annual GET WILD! Gala raising funds to contribute to their mission to rehabilitate and successfully release animals back into the wild across Eastern Long Island.

27east.com – Q&A: Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Center’s New Executive Director, Kathleen Mulcahy, on the Center’s Mission and Need for Support

The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center has added a new executive director — a familiar face in both local government and the nonprofit community. Kathleen Mulcahy, who began at the…

Easthamptonstar.com – Osprey Rescue Was Team Effort

A neighbor of Maidstone Park in Springs on Monday discovered an osprey hanging upside down from its nest, suspended by fishing line. Rescuers jumped into action.

Hamptons.com – Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center: Dedicated to Helping East End Wildlife

Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center, located at 228 West Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays, is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife in the region. They aim to raise awareness about the many factors that threaten native wildlife through fundraising efforts, volunteers, educational programs, and much more.

Redfin.com – Feathering the Nest, Expert Tips For Creating a Backyard Bird Sanctuary

Are you passionate about birdwatching and want to create a haven for our feathered friends in your backyard? Building a backyard bird sanctuary is an enriching and rewarding endeavor that not only invites an array of bird species to your home, but also contributes to their conservation and well-being. From planting native plants to providing nesting opportunities and water features, this Redfin article will help you create a vibrant and sustainable sanctuary where birds can thrive.

Times Square Chronicles – Evelyn Alexander Celebrates 15th Annual Get Wild Benefit

The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons hosted the 15^th Annual GET WILD Benefit. James Hunter and Fred W. Thiele, jr. were honored at this year’s benefit. 

eastHAMPTON.com – Evelyn Alexander Fundraiser June 24

The Sagaponack Sculpture Field was a wonderful location for the Evelyn Alexander 15th Annual Get Wild Benefit fundraiser. Generous and caring supporters faced the bad weather to continue the legacy of the Wildlife Rescue Center.

Hamptons.com – 2023 “Get Wild” Wildlife Benefit

Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center’s 15th Annual “Get Wild!” Benefit – Featuring feathered and furry animal ambassadors for an evening of delicious appetizers and drinks, live music and a silent auction!  All proceeds go to our wildlife center where we treat orphaned and injured native wildlife so that they can be released back into the wild!

Hamptons.com – Keela the Fox Has a Housewarming Party

The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center in Hampton Bays, threw a housewarming party for its newest resident, Keela the fox. A crew of three volunteers, who often help the center with building projects, constructed a spacious enclosure for Keela with room to run around and things to climb on, as well as burrows and tunnels to hide in. 

News12 – Animal experts urge bird lovers not to feed bread to waterfowl

Good Morning America 12/20/22

Our Wildlife Rescue Center is featured alongside The Broken Antler, a rescue organization that brings us some of our wildlife patients. 

Hot Shots: September 2016 – Get WILD, Authors Night, Back To School Special

The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons, Eastern Long Island’s ONLY Wildlife Hospital, celebrated another year of rehabilitating and successfully releasing animals back into the wild across Long Island with its annual GET WILD Summer Benefit.

The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center Saving Injured Wildlife on the East End

The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center in Hampton Bays was founded by Virginia Frati in the late 1990s to provide care and rehabilitation for injured wildlife. It’s the only facility of its kind on Long Island.

Wildlife Rescue Center and Quogue Wildlife Refuge Hold Joint Benefit

The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons and the Quogue Wildlife Refuge hosted the joint benefit “Wild Things” on Saturday night at 230 Elm in Southampton Village. DANA SHAW PHOTOS

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