If you are unable to view this e-mail, go here. By guest author Mary Schnuck Three SUVs headed off to the Santa Cruz River Flats area on Saturday, November 29, full of eager Liberty Wildlife birders and a couple of aspiring birders, who hoped to lay eyes on as much avian life as the Flats had to offer in a half-day trip. Led by Claudia Kirscher, who was exploring the territory and her route for an Audubon venture the following weekend, the wide-eyed group met in the Safeway parking lot on 48th Street and Elliot Road at 6:30 A.M. Loaded up on caffeine and entertained by Linda Scott, who was hearing the Pat Benatar song “Barracuda” in her head, but replaced by the word "Caracara," we went on our merry way. Craig Fischer shared by walkie-talkie a tally of birds he spotted on the route, including the evasive "snowbirds." Read more about the birding expedition by clicking the link. On April 13, 2007, a 6-week-old juvenile bald eagle arrived at Liberty Wildlife for treatment. She had fallen from her nest on the Fort McDowell Reservation and had sustained some injuries to her wing as she hit the ground. Upon initial examination, it was apparent that some tissue damage had occurred to her face as well as the fractures to her wing. The dying tissue included her eyelid as well as some of the facial area below it. The theory was that she had been attacked in the nest by either Africanized bees or some kind of venomous spider, possibly a brown recluse. As she was logged in, she was given the Liberty intake number 07-0337. Click here to read more. In an undelivered speech written shortly before his death, President Theodore Roosevelt said, "Benevolence toward nature has little to do with money, and everything to do with the will and desire to revere and preserve its fragile splendor." As a leader in wildlife protection and preservation, Liberty Wildlife has had a profound impact on the lives of over 50,000 animals. Through oversight, stewardship and a strong commitment to educational outreach, Liberty Wildlife has also emerged as a leader in environmental education. Our commitment to provide quality care for vulnerable wildlife while creating comprehensive educational experiences often stretches the limits of available funding and philanthropic support. Challenges have been, and continue to be, many. With skills and foresight, dedication and ingenuity, we utilize the talents of an army of volunteers to rescue and rehabilitate injured wildlife, while providing a learning adventure for students as they journey to a level of understanding and responsibility for wildlife. We are faced with an increased need for funding for basic care of our native wildlife and for the gift of stewardship we impart to students of all ages. Please consider a gift in your name or on behalf of someone you love. Be assured that your financial commitment will be immediately directed to our programs and services where it is needed most. In a spirit of reverence and commitment, we thank you for your understanding, support and generosity. By guest author Judy Droz I always saw them, walking back and forth, keeping the Teachers close to their bodies. I loaded the dirty, guano-stained towels into the washing machine and watched them place the Teachers into their travel boxes. With their leashes securely fastened and a grab of the handle, the boxes disappeared beyond the Liberty gate. I wondered what adventure the Teachers were going on today. At that moment, I decided this would be the day. Click here to read more. Do you have the shopping panic yet? Do you have a list of people to shop for and no ideas to go on? Do you want to fight traffic, search for a parking place, or face the horror of returning wrong choices? If your answers to any of these questions make you frown, we can help…and you will be helping us to help Arizona’s wildlife. Liberty Wildlife has opened a brand-new online store, and instead of fighting the mall scene, we'd love for you to go to our web page www.libertywildlife.org and click on the store button, or type in www.libertywildlife.net and shop to your heart’s content. Shipping is free for the month of December! Contact Us | Terms of Use  ©2003 - 2008 Liberty Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation To make sure you continue receiving our newsletters (and that they don't go to your bulk or junk folders), please add naturenews@libertywildlife.org to your e-mail address book. Please remove me from this e-mail list.