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Stopped by after my hike today.

  • The outdoor exhibit renovations have begun.
  • A new exhibit was being constructed and an existing exhibit was being refurbished.
  • Striped Skunk outside exhibit was removed.
  • Part of the honeybee exhibit was made into an exhibit for Eastern Screech Owl
  • New animals: American Khea, Eastern Screech Owl.
 
CMZman said:
Stopped by after my hike today.

  • The outdoor exhibit renovations have begun.
  • A new exhibit was being constructed and an existing exhibit was being refurbished.
  • Striped Skunk outside exhibit was removed.
  • Part of the honeybee exhibit was made into an exhibit for Eastern Screech Owl
  • New animals: American Khea, Eastern Screech Owl.
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what's an American khea?
 
Visited the science center yesterday and this is what I saw

  • The new exhibits were completed and contain, Bald Eagle, American Kestrel, Turkey Vulture, American Crows, Great Horned Owl, Peregrine Falcon, Red Tailed Hawk, and Barred Owl
  • A Great Blue Heron, American Robins, Mallards and Canadian Geese were in the new rehabilitation exhibits
  • The old bird of prey aviaries now contain a Northern Saw Whet Owl, Eastern screech owl, and Barred Owl (that was there before)
  • The Rose Breasted Grosbeak and White Crowned Sparrow have taken over the former Screech owl exhibit
  • Part of the new bird of prey exhibits walk way remains gated off for phase 2
 
Piece of February / June 2025 News Not Mentioned:

On February 20th, it was announced that the center transferred a male (1.0) barred owl to Upper Schuylkill Valley Park in Pennsylvania on February 19th.

Upper Schuylkill Valley Park

On June 20th, the center announced they acquired a male (1.0) barred owl named Sully after it was found with a broken forearm and deemed unreleaseable, which is on exhibit.

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On January 17th, the center announced they rehabilitated and released a male (1.0) red-breasted merganser back into the wild.

2.9K views · 61 reactions | Today is World Waterfowl Day We are proud to specialize in the rehabilitation of waterfowl and waterbirds. On average, we admit 500 ducks, geese, and gull species each year. A Red-breasted Merganser recently arrived at our facility with a fishing line and hook injury. After removing the line and hook, he remained in our care to regain strength, receive antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication, and restore his waterproofing. He was released on Lake Erie yesterday afternoon to give him the best chance at success in the wild. Fun Fact: Red-breasted Mergansers stop at Lake Erie during their migration. At times, 80% of the world’s Red-breasted Merganser population is on Lake Erie! If you find an ill or injured animal in need, please contact our wildlife specialists at 440-871-2900 x204 or wildlife@lensc.org. | Lake Erie Nature & Science Center

On April 2nd, the center announced they rehabilitated and released a northern saw-whet owl back into the wild on March 31st.

4.3K views · 79 reactions | Our Northern Saw-whet Owl patient made a full recovery and was released back into the wild on Monday! After suffering a window collision, the owl was cared for by our wildlife specialists and received food, fluids, and anti-inflammatory medication twice per day. Black light feather analysis was used to determine her age (hatched in 2024) and a bird band was applied by a licensed bird bander prior to her release at Oenslager Nature Center in Sharon Center, OH. The nonprofit Lake Erie Nature & Science Center provides wildlife education and rehabilitation services 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at no charge to the public. For wildlife assistance, please contact our wildlife specialists at 440-871-2900 x204 before intervening. | Lake Erie Nature & Science Center

On August 22nd, the center announced they rehabilitated and released 33 mallard ducks and 21 wood ducks back into the wild.

53 reactions | Duck Release! The Center recently released 33 mallards and 21 wood ducks after a full and healthy rehabilitation. Some of them came to us when they were just 24 hours old! These animals are usually ready to release after 8 weeks under our care. We still have lots of patients here - come see them in our Wildlife Rehabilitation Exhibit in the newly renovated Wildlife Gardens! The nonprofit Lake Erie Nature & Science Center offers wildlife education and rehabilitation services 7 days a week at no charge to the public. Have a question or concern about an animal? Please contact our wildlife specialists at 440-871-2900 x204 before intervening. | Lake Erie Nature & Science Center

On August 5th, the center announced they acquired a male (1.0) northern saw-whet owl named Sawyer after it collided with a window and deemed non-releaseable, which is now on exhibit.

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On August 8th, it was announced that the center transferred a male (1.0) American white pelican to Milwaukee County Zoo in Wisconsin on March 31st.

Rescued Pelican Finds New Home at the Zoo - Milwaukee County Zoo
 
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