Focused Strategies for Species Survival 2017 Annual Report

PITTSBURGH, PA Dear Friends What a busy year it has been, and we have you to thank! You made it possible for the National to undertake groundbreaking research and conservation projects, to achieve breeding breakthroughs, and to offer new and enhanced opportunities for visitors to engage with the natural world in meaningful ways.

This success has been the result of thoughtful planning and strategies to achieve our mission of inspiring respect for nature through an appreciation of birds. One of the ways we accomplish this is through environmental education. This year’s cover features Pumpkin the Eurasian Eagle Owl, whose impressive size and powerful fl ight makes her one of our most popular education ambassadors.

A purposeful strategy and careful management are important, because when people engage and identify with birds in our care, they are more likely to protect all birds and their habitats. This year, Jonathan Hartman (pictured above) was recognized at our Donor and Member Appreciation Breakfast for raising philanthropic funds for avian conservation, becoming a Snowy Owl member of our Donor Society. It is inspiring to see families sharing a love of humanity and nature through the generations.

None of these achievements would be possible without your support. The 2017 Annual Report is a record of your accomplishments, and I hope you will read it with pride and satisfaction that you are helping to save birds and protect their habitats.

Sincerely,

Cheryl L. Tracy Executive Director

On the Cover Thanks to the skill of our aviculture, veterinary, and education teams, our charismatic Eurasian Eagle Owls thrive in multiple roles, from demonstrating natural behaviors in their customized habitat; to participating in educational programs, including free-fl ight demonstrations; to successfully breeding and fl edging owlets that grow to reach hundreds of thousands of visitors at the National Aviary — and exponentially more when shared with around the country. Inspiring Teaching Our Lessons Near and Far

The National Aviary’s team includes skilled educators and animal ambassadors who provide authentic opportunities for students and visitors to practice science, math, art, and other important disciplines. Our staff members provide accredited training to help local teachers bring these lessons to life in the classroom, and our mobile team even crosses bridges and rivers to take these lessons to students within a 90-mile radius of . SPOTLIGHT:

In 2017, the National Aviary reached a record-breaking 24,180 students Breeding Birds to and teachers. We served 190 school classes onsite and 174 through Educate and Inspire outreach programs. While 66 percent of our programs were provided National Aviary staff members have to Allegheny County schools, 20 percent of our schools were from expertise working with species that Westmoreland, Washington, Beaver, and Butler counties; 8 percent are especially valuable for educational were from other counties in ; and 6 percent were from programs and, in many cases, have West Virginia, Ohio, New York, Maryland, and Virginia! hand-reared birds from hatching. Specifi c hand-rearing techniques and careful training allow birds to identify with their species while becoming comfortable in a variety of PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: National Aviary Maker Entrepreneurs environments, from close-up human Furthering Bird Conservation through the encounters to multisensory programs Maker Movement with lights and music. Two of Pittsburgh’s renowned strengths — In 2017, our new fl ock of fl amingos remarkable cultural institutions and pioneering captured a national spotlight as they entrepreneurship — came together in the fi rst- displayed their fascinating natural of-its-kind National Aviary Maker Challenge behaviors on daily walks and outings. to advance artistic entrepreneurship. Starting The training staff also provided a in July 2017, the Maker Challenge featured one valuable service by raising birds for other maker each month who designed new products zoos, including Eurasian Eagle Owls for for the National Aviary gift shop that tell the the Virginia , Cleveland Metroparks conservation story of a selected species. The makers then worked with Zoo, and St. Louis Zoo, where these staff to design programming that connected visitors with that species’ story. The National Aviary Maker Challenge is generously funded by the captivating birds engage, educate, and Richard King Mellon Foundation and continues through December 2018. inspire millions of visitors every year. Guiding Developing Innovative Medical Treatments

National Aviary veterinarians are highly skilled in areas from preventive and neonatal care to emergency surgical procedures that improve our birds’ health and save lives. Through years of specialized training, careful observation of the birds in our care, and collaboration with other professionals, our doctors have also developed innovative techniques, from using dental composite to repair beaks to athletic SPOTLIGHT: kinesiology tape to help a growing fl amingo’s legs to develop properly. Life-saving Care Because of our expertise, the National Aviary is a sought-after location for veterinary interns. Offering opportunities for hands-on This year, our veterinarians continued to design advanced treatments for critically patient care, observation, and academic training, the National Aviary ill or injured birds. Our birds are thriving, draws veterinary students from across the U.S. and abroad. This year, thanks to specialized intervention. we trained 24 interns and mentored an additional 25 people pursuing careers in veterinary medicine. Finally, our medical experts continue An African Hamerkop experienced to present and teach at international conferences, where they also egg binding, a common but serious increase their own knowledge and skills. complication where a female cannot safely pass an egg. Dr. Pilar Fish and her team surgically removed the egg, as well as fi ve yolks that were stuck in the DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Liz Spence reproductive tract. The bird made a full Advancing the Mission and Realizing recovery and was reunited with her mate a Tax Advantage, Too in their outdoor habitat. An avid outdoorsperson and master birder, Liz Spence A week-old Guam Kingfi sher chick fell believes strongly in the National Aviary mission. She is a member of the Donor Society at the Martial Eagle out of its nest and ruptured its air sacs. level and makes annual contributions in her parents’ This occurrence is fairly common in the memory. Her family even named Bette the African wild, and the chicks rarely survive. Using Penguin in honor of their mother. When Liz turned 70, a miniscule butterfl y needle intended she chose to direct the required minimum distribution for premature human babies, Dr. Fish from her IRA to the National Aviary. “This way, it does drew the air out, relieving pressure on not show up as income for me,” Liz says. “I get a tax the organs. The chick is now fl ourishing. advantage, and it goes to an organization that I was going to support anyway.” Living in Pittsburgh, Liz knows that the National Aviary is a good investment. Keep in mind that Guam Kingfi shers are “I see that their work is being accomplished. They are saving birds, and they extinct in the wild! are working to protect bird habitats around the world.” Leading Saving Species from Extinction

Through the Avian Conservation Fund, donors play a direct role in saving species from extinction through breeding programs to establish stable populations, and fi eld research and conservation programs that provide information needed to protect birds’ habitats.

In 2017, our Guam Kingfi shers, which are extinct in the wild, fl edged fi ve chicks. After almost two years, Bridled White-eyes also fl edged SPOTLIGHT: a chick, making us only the second zoo to successfully fl edge this Bird Monitoring . We have even seen encouraging behavior in the newly established breeding program for the Black-faced Ibis. in Latin America While pristine, un-logged forests are Dr. Steven Latta studied the evolution and impacts of avian malaria in the considered ideal for avian conservation, Caribbean; and the human impacts and effects of water quality on the a groundbreaking study by Dr. Steven Louisiana Waterthrush both in its local breeding and Caribbean wintering Latta and collaborators demonstrates grounds. Our ornithologist, Bob Mulvihill, conducted conservation that young tropical forest fragments projects in regional backyards and parks, such as Project Owlnet, can be more valuable for bird Neighborhood Nestwatch, and birdwatching hikes and bus tours. conservation than once thought.

For 10 years, Dr. Latta and his collaborator traveled to Costa Rica DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Trib Total Media each fall and winter to count birds in secondary forests. They counted Supporting Conservation through Sponsorship nearly 50,000 birds from 152 species, For Trib Total Media CEO Jennifer Bertetto, a commitment to the National fi nding that the abundance of birds Aviary is both a matter of professional pride and a personal passion. An consistently increased. This indicates animal and bird enthusiast, Ms. Bertetto shares her business that if human populations are stabilized acumen as a member of the National Aviary’s board of trustees. Her corporation is a Platinum Sponsor of Night in and forests are allowed to recover, the Tropics, our signature fundraising event. And in 2017, growing populations of birds will Trib Total Media also stepped up to support penguin respond and return to these forests conservation, hosting a public naming contest for two of our much sooner than expected, as long African penguins, resulting in the musically inspired names, as a remnant bird population still exists Buddy and Holly. “The National Aviary engages people with as a source for these new recruits. world-class education and groundbreaking research, and Trib Total Media is proud to bring these experiences to the people of Pennsylvania and beyond,” says Ms. Bertetto. The National Aviary values all donors and has made every attempt to accurately recognize each one. If you see an error or omission, please accept our apologies and contact the Philanthropy Department 2017 Donors at [email protected] or 412-258-9465. The following foundations, businesses Anderson Equipment North American Rock Garden Society Maris A. Bondi and organizations, and Donor Society Approved Toilet Rentals Allegheny Chapter Richard Caruso members played a key role in our Atria’s Olde Stonewall LLC Dr. Douglas Corkum, Betty Flora and Family growth in 2017 by supporting exciting Automated Entrance Systems Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - CMU Andrea DiMartini new programs, signifi cant capital Avalotis Corporation Otis Elevator Company Patricia Dodge improvements, and essential daily Paypal Giving Fund Susan and Christopher Farrell operations. We thank them for helping Bayer Corporation us save birds and protect their habitats. BBL Fleet Pazzo Italian Grill Michael J. and Eileen Flinn Blumling & Gusky LLP Pellman Electric Laurie Graham Foundations BNY Mellon Pennsylvania State Education Association Jonathan Hartman BNY Mellon Community Partnership Peoples Natural Gas Jonas and Janis Johnson Allegheny Foundation Bognar and Company Inc. Perfi do Weiskopf Wagstaff + Goettel Thomas and Christine Kobus V. Wayne and Cordelia Whitten Barker Bova Corporation Phoenix Roofi ng Inc. Sandy and Robert Lumish Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Boyd Roll-Off Services Inc. PITT OHIO Gregory and Mary Marchetti Bison Charitable Trust Broadridge Matching Gifts Program Pittsburgh International Airport Michael and Libby Mascaro Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC Pittsburgh Steelers LLC Josh and Lesley McElhattan Jane Fox Bradley Fund Perry and Megan Myers of The Pittsburgh Foundation C.S. McKee, LP PNC Financial Services Group Nagy Nagiub The Buhl Foundation Camelot Communications Group Premier Power Solutions LLC Heidi Nitze Jack Buncher Foundation Century Steel Erectors Premier Windows and Doors LLC Bud and Clare Nye Chemistry Priory Hospitality Group The Anne L. & George H. Clapp Charitable Curtis Scaife & Educational Trust Chevron Matching Employee Funds Propel McKeesport James and Luanne Shock Colcom Foundation City of Pittsburgh Love Your [Resilient] Block PwC Mr. and Mrs. James Stalder Joseph Alan Cope Charitable Gift Fund CJL Architects R. Philip Hilf, CFP®, Waddell & Reed Caroline and Matt Stromberg Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Cleveland Brothers Equipment Company Reed Building Supply LLC Nancy B. Tuma Emmerich Family Trust Clista Electric Richard Goettle, Inc. Fair Oaks Foundation, Inc. Cohen, Seglias, Pallas, Greenhall & Furman PC Rivers Casino SCARLET MACAW ~ $500 - $999 Federated Investors Foundation, Inc. Common Plea Catering Ruthrauff Service LLC Timothy D. Adams The Herbert G. Feldman Charitable Foundation Cost Company Sagewell Partners Anonymous (2) Mayer A. Green Allergy Foundation CSD Engineers LLC Sandler Training by Peak Performance Steven Belle Alan and Marsha Groover Family Fund DeGol Carpet Management Inc. Bryan Brantley Irving and Aaronel deRoy Gruber DICK’S Sporting Goods Inc. Sargent Electric Company Lee Cambria and Kathy Haefner Charitable Foundation Dollar Bank Schneider Downs & Company Inc. Nuelsi and Eddie Canaan Jack and Jean Ann Jones Fund Easley & Rivers Sentry Mechanical LLC Catherine and Alan Caponi of The Pittsburgh Foundation Eat’n Park Hospitality Group Inc. Shakespeare’s Restaurant and Pub Donna and Robert DiMilia Kerchner Family Fund, No. 2, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC Southwest Aluminum Glass Co. Inc. Jane and Michael Dixon of The Pittsburgh Foundation Ehrlich Springhouse Country Stores LLC Eileen Katherine Flinn Laurel Foundation Employers Medical Access Partnership (EMAP) SSM Industries Inc. John and Barbara Fox The Mascaro Family Foundation enkompas Technology Solutions Steel Supply & Engineering William and Natalie Freyvogel Massey Charitable Trust Excela Health Westmoreland/ T.D. Patrinos Painting & Contracting, Co. Timothy and Joan Goetz Richard King Mellon Foundation Frick Hospital Foundation Trib Total Media John and Suzanne Graf The Merck Foundation Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh TriState Capital Bank Michael P. and Lisa Hart Thomas and Lynn Merriman Gift Fund First Commonwealth Bank University of Pittsburgh Susan Hoppe and Michael Goodhart Howard & Nell E. Miller Foundation Frank B. Fuhrer Holdings, Incorporated UPMC Health Benefi ts John and Christine Horty Charles M. Morris Charitable Trust Giant Eagle UPMC Health Plan Robert H. Hudson Pajeau Wildlife Foundation Give Big Pittsburgh W.G. Tomko Inc. Steven and Helen Kashmer W.I. Patterson Charitable Fund Give With Liberty Wayne Crouse Inc. Patrick and Helen Kinlan Peterson Family Foundation Grant Street Associates, Inc. WGL Energy Services Jeff Klamut The Pittsburgh Foundation Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. The Wilson Group, LLC Nathan and Heather Lazur Henderson Brothers Inc. James E. and Cathy Lehman Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation WTW Architects Highmark Grant M. Shipley Gift Fund Elsa Limbach of The Pittsburgh Foundation Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Paula Lockhart Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation IBEW Local Union No. 5 Donor Society Maureen and Tom Madden The Frederick W. Steinberg JPMorgan Chase & Co. MARTIAL EAGLE ~ $2,500+ Blaine and Virginia McKinley Charitable Foundation Jones Day Carol Adams Madeline Miles Shirley Olander Daniel M. Tabas Family Foundation KPMG LLP Anonymous (2) Laura Palermo Vorsheck Family Foundation, Inc. La Roche College Jennifer and Keith Bertetto Alicia and Colin Powell Robert and Mary Weisbrod Foundation Laface & McGovern Inc. Donald and Gloria Casey Gregg Ramshaw The White Pine Fund Langan Engineering Marc-Andre and Veronique Fleury Rebecca Rupp Laurel Aggregates Patrick and Alice Loughney Lauren Schneider and Dean Thompson Lava New Media LLC Estate of Jennie Moehlmann Businesses and Sean and Amy Sebastian Lighthouse Electric Company Inc. Brian and Sandra Moroney Organizations Nanette Spence and Jeffrey Geiger Lisanti Painting Company James and Susan Ralston Kate St. John AAA Travel M&J Electrical Contracting Inc. Elizabeth Spence Jason and Liz Thomas A.C. Dellovade Inc. Maher Duessel S. Adam and Lauren Sufrin Cheryl and Rick Tracy Accenture LLP Mascaro Construction Company LP Kathleen and Louis Testoni AJ Warhola Recycling Inc. Massaro Industries Dr. Kathryn Van Stone and Mr. Robert Smith Allegheny Regional Asset District McGuireWoods LLP SNOWY OWL ~ $1,000 - $2,499 Christine Wackowski Alliant McKamish Inc. Sheila Bair and Mike Kosh Sally Wiggin Thomas and Barbara Wiley Amazon Smile Meyer, Unkovic & Scott Harold and Ingrid Balk American Clean Energy Systems Inc. Michael Baker International Josh and Jacklyn Banyas Please visit www.aviary.org/Annual-Report American Eagle Outfi tters Morgan Stanley Employee Giving Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Bledsoe to see a complete list of 2017 donors. by the 64% Increase in Earned Revenue Numbers $ 3.75 M Admissions, $ 3.50 M Merchandise Sales, $ 3.25 M Memberships, Education Revenue, $ 3.00 M Facility Rentals 5,832 $ 2.75 M $ 2.50 M Birdly® fl ights 3,714 Thank you to our presenting sponsor, RAD Day visitors $ 2.25 M Pittsburgh International Airport! Thank you to the Allegheny Regional $ 2.00 M Asset District for your ongoing support! 13 14 15 16 17

Birdly® $7,543,000 Total Restricted and Unrestricted Support I Donations 24 % I Admissions 22 % 49 I Government Grants 19 % veterinary I Education Programs 9 % I Fundraising Events 7 % professionals served I Merchandise Sales 6 % 24 interns trained I Membership 5 % 25 professionals mentored I Facility Rentals 4 % 24,180 I Donated Facilities, Goods & Services 3 % students served I Other Income 1 % through onsite and outreach education programs 35 Guam Rails hatched and released into the wild 4,335 since program inception member households

MELISSA WOLFSLAYER $6,192,000 Volunteer of the Year Total Expenses I Programs 79 % I Fundraising 11 % 329 I Administration 10 % 176,528 volunteers visitors 20,477 hours donated $ 494,315 value of time Your contributions support the National Aviary’s conservation, research, education, and avian medicine programs. To learn more, please visit our website or contact Jeremy Davit in our Philanthropy Department at [email protected] or 412-258-9429.

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NATIONAL AVIARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

President Timothy D. Adams, CPA John E. Graf Michael Mascaro Harold F. Balk, Esq. Michael P. Hart First Vice President Maris A. Bondi Jill Hosko Kathleen Testoni Bryan C. Brantley Thomas A. Kobus Second Vice President Catherine A. Caponi Nagy N. Nagiub James E. Lehman Patricia L. Dodge, Esq. Judith L. Nocito, Esq. Secretary Susan L. Farrell Alicia G. Powell, Esq. Jennifer L. Bertetto Michael J. Flinn, Esq. Gregg Ramshaw Treasurer Timothy R. Goetz Thomas P. Wiley Jane Dixon, CPA