Since 1782, the bald eagle has been a symbol of the United States, standing for strength, courage, and freedom. Today the bald eagle is featured on many official U.S. documents and items like passports, quarters and dollar bills. It's recognizable for its brown body and wings, white ...
What do owls eat? What species of owl are common in our area? Why do we associate owls with Halloween? Volunteers from the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia (ACCA) answered these questions and more at their Owl-O-Ween event Saturday afternoon. Dozens of families ...
By Kaitlyn Eichelberger Take a stroll through the West Virginia Botanic Garden, learn about birds and visit with fellow nature-lovers at this weekend's Young Birders Walk. Join the West Virginia Young Birders Club at the West Virginia Botanic Garden at 10 a.m. Sunday for a Young Birders ...
By Kaitlyn Eichelberger On Saturday, the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia (ACCA) celebrates 10 busy years of wild bird rehabilitation, research projects and educational programs. An anniversary event will be held at the ACCA’s new and in-progress outdoor classroom. “The ...
The Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia will release a female immature bald eagle – which has been in recovery under ACCA care since earlier this month – later this week. Jesse Fallon, Director of Veterinary Medicine with the ACCA, said the eagle was recovered by two DNR officers ...