Birds of PreyWind Over Wings Virtual Field Trip

Meet some of the special “Education Staff” and find out why they now live Wind Over Wings.

River - Bald Eagle

River had fractured ribs, left femur, and had a large wound on her right leg.

She is named “River” because she spent her life on and was rescued by, the Connecticut River.

River is vocal, interactive, and humorous.

A joy!

Skywalker - Golden Eagle

Sky came from Nebraska.

Sky was shot and lost his right wing.

Sky took 2.5 years to trust people after his injuries.

Sky is inquisitive, calm, patient, and forgiving.

Chrysos - Golden Eagle

Chrysos means “gold” in Greek.

Chrysos came from Salt Lake City.

Chrysos was hit by a car, she healed fully and is now unable to fly.

Chrysos is a survivor.

Isis - Peregrine Falcon

Isis was found in a park in Hartford, CT.

Isis was hit by a car and her bones did not heal well.

Isis is curious and interested.

She is also very intelligent and loves to eat.

Sedgwick - American Kestrel

Sedgwick was rescued young from Oakdale.

Sedgwick foot was stuck between 2 boards as a youngster and his life was saved, but he lost his foot.

He is a survivor.

Solitaire – Red Shouldered Hawk

Solitaire was transferred from Glastonbury Audubon Center.

Solitaire has partial vision, seeing only from the upper part of her left eye.

Solitaire has taught her roommate with limited vision how to eat.

Glory - Red-Tailed Hawk

Glory may have been hit by a car, suffering a stroke. Due to this head trauma her vision and feet have been affected.

Glory learns quickly and loves to eat.

Queen Solomon – Great Horned Owl

“Solli” fell from her nest as a baby and unfortunately was not put back in her nest. She was kept by people, imprinting, so she is no longer able to survive in the wild independently.

“Solli” has served as a surrogate mother for many Great Horned Owls.

She is a wonderful part of the education program.

Bentley - Great Grey Owl

Bentley came from a foundation in Canada.

He was shot. Bentley has no hearing or eyesight on his right side.

Bentley is a true survivor, and is an inspiration.

He is now in his early 30’s so he is retired from educational programs.

Sassafras – Eastern Screech-Owl

Sassafras made her home in a chimney. She suffered smoke inhalation and burned feathers. She also suffered head trauma and optic nerve damage, causing vision and hearing impairment.

She has adjusted well to her new life in education.

Micah – Barred Owl

Micah is unable to fly because of an impact injury. He may have been hit by a car.

Micah is known to pluck his flight feathers when he isn’t taking care of orphaned baby owls.

We are hoping his new environment will keep him busy, so he won’t pluck his feathers.

Audience love his eyes.

Cinnamon –Northern Saw-Whet Owl

Cinnamon suffered an eye injury, possibly from a collision.

She has adjusted well to her life as an educator.

Cinnamon is attentive, watchful, and mighty in spirit.

Teddy – Northern Saw-Whet Owl

Teddy was hurt when he flew into a window. He is only able to fly a little.

Teddy is so calm during education programs he often falls asleep.

Virtual Field Trip - Wind Over WingsEducational Birds of Prey

Name and identify the Birds of Prey that live at Wind Over Wings and participate in the educational programs. Review the journaling worksheet either

individually or in teams. Watch the virtual field trip and complete the

Journaling Worksheet. Create a list of questions for Wind Over

Wings staff. Email questions to Wind Over Wings or

bring questions to an educational event.

Resources/Credits

Special Thanks to Wind Over Wings for allowing us to use their website for information for this Virtual Field Trip.

www.windoverwings.com Journaling Worksheet Journaling Worksheet Answer Sheet

Designer - Leslie Dauer – ldauer@childhome.org Special Ed Teacher – Erika Johnson – ejohnson@childhome.org