New tribal eagle aviary and raptor rehab center will be first of its kind in Michigan
Updated Mar 03, 2021;
Posted Mar 03, 2021
Wings of Wonder, a longtime raptor rehabilitation facility in Empire, Mich., is partnering with the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians to transform into the Migizi Eagle Aviary and Rehabilitation Center. The center will enable the tribe to continue its conservation and research work with bald eagles and to educate the public on the species importance to their culture. | Photo courtesy Wings of Wonder
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Now the acclaimed center is beginning a new life, too.
This week, the non-profit facility announced its transition from the hands of retiring founder Rebecca Lessard into the care of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. Under the direction of its new stewards, it will become the Migizi Eagle Aviary and Rehabilitation Center the first tribal-run eagle aviary and raptor center this side of the Mississippi River, and one
Wings of Wonder Founder Rebecca Lessard releases a Bald Eagle she rehabilitated
LTBB of Odawa Indians Tribal Elder and Pipe Carrier Joe Mitchell at a Wings of Wonder Bald Eagle Release on Tribal Lands
Rendering of the Migizi Aviary and Rehabilitation Center, which will be located north of Harbor Springs in the Northwest part of Michigan s lower peninsula
Little Traverse Bay Bands and Celebrated Michigan Raptor Expert Collaborate on First Tribal Eagle Aviary East of the Mississippi River
Migizi, eagles, are highly revered within Odawa culture and are central to many traditional teachings. We are honored to take a leading role in safeguarding and caring for these sacred birds.”
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