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Vega – Turkey Vulture Vega, a Turkey Vulture, came to the Auburn University Raptor Center in 2020 after being found on the side of the road as a juvenile. Because she was so young and no adult vultures could be located nearby, we believe she had been orphaned. Without parents to teach her essential survival skills, Vega was unable […]
Stump – Eastern Screech Owl Stump, an Eastern Screech Owl, arrived at the Auburn University Raptor Center in 2010 after being found on the side of the road. At first glance, the person who discovered her mistook her for a small tree stump. That moment of confusion ultimately inspired her name. Unfortunately, Stump had suffered significant head and eye […]
Captain America – American Kestrel Captain America, an American Kestrel, arrived at the Auburn University Raptor Center in 2018 after being found in Alabama as a young bird with a broken wing. Although his injury was treatable, the individuals who discovered him kept him in their care instead of contacting a licensed rehabilitator right away. […]
Juniper – Eastern Screech Owl Juniper, an Eastern Screech Owl, arrived at the Auburn University Raptor Center in 2017 after being found with significant head trauma, likely the result of a collision with a vehicle. Although she received prompt medical care, the extent of her injuries left her unable to safely return to the wild. Instead, Juniper […]
Eve – Harris’s Hawk Eve, a Harris’s Hawk, was hatched in human care in 1997 and spent the early part of her life working in falconry. In 2008, her falconer donated her to the Auburn University Raptor Center, where she transitioned into a new role as an educational ambassador. Because she has always lived closely alongside people, Eve […]
Tiny – Red-shouldered Hawk Tiny Eye, a Red-shouldered Hawk, arrived at the Auburn University Raptor Center in May 2016 after a member of the public found her as a young bird and believed she was orphaned. During her intake exam, our rehabilitation team discovered that she has microphthalmia—an eye abnormality in which one eye develops abnormally small. […]
Cypress – Barred Owl Cypress, a Barred Owl, arrived at the Auburn University Raptor Center in 2016 as a young bird after being kept in human care for too long before admission. Because of this early and extended contact with people, she became accidentally imprinted and cannot be released back into the wild. Instead, she […]
Unique Surgery’s Success Leaves Snip the Horse Smiling
He’d been given up on before. In fact, that’s how the Nichols got him.
Esophageal obstruction, also known as ‘choke,’ is a frequent chief complaint for veterinary evaluation in horses. Though some horses may resolve on their own, or quickly resolve with basic intervention by a veterinarian, the condition should be considered a medical emergency and the horse should be evaluated promptly, as some horses require more aggressive therapy and are more likely to develop complications such as pneumonia.
Goal 6 – Operational Excellence
Support a culture of high performance We shape the college’s future. Operational excellence is foundational to the success of all elements of our strategic plan. Implementing operational efficiency and effectiveness measures will support a culture of high performance and collegiality throughout the college. By focusing on creative solutions and maintaining flexibility to direct funding to […]
