Coronado Eagle, Volume 5, Number 34, 24 August 1994 — Coronadans Can Help With Project Wildlife [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Coronadans Can Help With Project Wildlife

by Thia Brown

Project Wildlife is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of native wild animals and birds. Hach year this project, serving San Diego County gives a second chance to nearly 6,000 wild creatures. If you come across an injured, orphaned or displaced wild animal or bird and need help, please call (619) 225-WILD or (619) 692-WILD. These numbers can also give you further information about joining this rehabilita-

tion group. All monies received are used to pay for direct animal care and other related services, and any items that can be used in the care of animals would be appreciated, ie. newspapers, towels, blankets, baby food, birdseed, airline carriers. Science Diet cat food, first aid medical supplies, chainlink fencing, PVC piping, etc. Call the above phone numbers and you will find that there are many ways in which you can help to make a difference!

Photo by Nancy D. Eckenroth

The Hookbill Hobbyists of Southern California gathered at Spreckels Park Sunday for their annual picnic. From left are Teri Williams from the Cays with her African Grey, Rita; Ken Brady with his Blue & Gold Macaw, Boo; Keith Bergum of Coronado with his Umbrella Cockatoos, Callie and Sydney; Nancy Barnum with her Umbrella Cockatoo, Casino; Verna Albright (kneeling) with her Blue & Gold Macaw, Busy; Todd Johnson with his Goffin Cockatoo, Popeye; and Michelle Begen with her Double Yellowhead Amazon, Feedback. The birds and their people competed in games such as "Simon Says" and "Whose the Fastest Eater?”