SOAR

saving our avian resources

SOAR

25494 320th Street

         Dedham, IA 51440              

Phone: (712) 683-5555

Fax: (712) 683-5535

www.soarraptors.org
diversityfarms@iowatelecom.net

SOAR Goals:

*Establish a regional raptor rehabilitation facility to serve western Iowa, helping to  form and support a wildlife rehabilitation in Iowa.

*Use personal connections with individual wild animals to bring attention to important natural resource conservation projects and issues.

*Conserve habitat, conduct needed research, and provide educational opportunities

Greetings and Welcome

SOAR (Saving Our Avian Resources) is a non-profit organization that was established in 1999. SOAR is dedicated to saving our avian resources through raptor rehabilitation, education, and research.

Bald Eagle Days
SOAR has been invited to several Bald Eagle Events around the state this winter. Here is the schedule.

January 9 -- Ottumwa Bald Eagle Days
January 26 -- Laura Zaugg and Kay Neumann will be presenting at the IACCB's Winterfest - an update on the Lead Action Plan and an overview of how other states are addressing the issue.
January 30 - 31 -- Iowa Falconers Association Meeting in Fort Dodge
February 7 - Eagles and winter visitors -- Dallas CCB -- Adel
February 21 - Saylorville Bald Eagle Day -- Jester Park Lodge
February 28 -- Eagles at Fort Dodge Outdoor Show and Laura Zaugg will be presenting at PHEASANT FEST in Des Moines
March 6 -- Linn Grove Bald Eagle Day
March 7 -- Peregrine release at Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center -- Sioux City

...Iowa's Bald Eagles

BALD EAGLES And Lead Poisoning

A large number of Eagle cases admitted to rehabilitators can list lead as the cause of illness. View short video clip here.

Lead Advisory Group Action Plan

Lead Availability in Lead Slug Shot Whitetailed Deer
Study of the distribution of lead fragments in deer shot with lead slugs

Progress is being made in the education of the dangers of lead poisoning. Find out how you can help.

Learn more here!

The DVD is complete! Copies are available for purchase

Click here to learn more
about the Bald Eagle DVD.

2009 Osprey Blog

Remember SOAR and the good work it does protecting Iowa's wildlife. SOAR has some wonderful gift items and all donations are tax deductible. Adopting an osprey or an eagle would be a very cool and unique gift!

Call Kay at 712-683-5555 and tell her how you can help!