Nestled away in the various hand-crafted enclosures of the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia’s (ACCA) Outdoor Classroom are approximately 20 birds, including bald eagles, turkey vultures, an […]
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Morgantown Migratory Bird Day spotlights birds’ breathtaking expeditions and insects’ declining populations
The early bird may get the worm, but even the earliest of birds cannot overcome the sharp declines in insect populations in recent years. This year’s World […]
Local organizations collaborate, perform MRI on bald eagle
A bald eagle recently taken to the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia (ACCA) for treatment received some uncommon diagnostic testing at a unique facility. The adult male eagle […]
ACCA awarded with international tracking technology
The Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia (ACCA), a Cheat Lake-based nonprofit that rescues and rehabilitates injured birds, was recently selected to receive cutting-edge tracking equipment that will […]
Appreciate nature and contribute to scientific research during the annual Christmas Bird Count
Discover a passion for the outdoors and participate in one of the largest and longest-running community science projects this holiday season by joining the Christmas Bird Count […]
A historic release – the return of peregrine falcons to Mon County
Local fisherman Johnny Yucha did not immediately know what he had discovered when he found a young bird struggling in the water beneath the Uffington Bridge on […]
DNR seeks information on bald eagle shot in Randolph County
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 […]
Kids have a hoot while learning about owls at Owl-O-Ween
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 […]
Young Birders Walk: ‘never too early to become a birder’
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 […]
Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia celebrates 10 years and looks forward to the future
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 […]
