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 […]
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 […]
How to know when a bird needs help
BY EVA MAYS A world without birds wouldn’t be a very pleasant one. A 2018 study found that the world’s insectivorous birds consume around 500 million tons […]
A group that’s for the birds: Avian Conservation Center cares for feathered friends
MORGANTOWN — This year will mark the 10th anniversary of the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia (ACCA), a local bird rescue organization that does a lot more […]
Finding feathered friends: Birding cup returns
MORGANTOWN — Everyone is invited to join the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia and Mountaineer Audubon for the second Morgantown Birding Cup, which will be held from […]
