Nevada’s Newest Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center

FlyAway Bird Rescue is open to help the ill, injured, and orphaned wild birds in Northern Nevada

H. Mikel Feilen
4 min readMay 12, 2024

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Orphaned Baby Barn Owls still with down feathers. “Are You My Mommy?” Photo by Dave Lowe on Unsplash

Introduction

Suzette Feilen (Founder) releasing a duck back into the wild. Photo by Mikel Feilen

Northern Nevada’s New Wild Bird Rehabilitation Organization — State & Federally Permitted

FlyAway serves the communities of Northern Nevada by caring for its ill, injured, and orphaned wild birds.

· Open 24/7/365 days a year to admit birds.

· They receive birds from the general public, Animal Control, Humane Society, and other rescue organizations, Police and Fire departments, local veterinarians, and other state agencies.

· Their medical consultant is Dr. Patti Handle DVM

· Birds are raised and rehabilitated with their goal of eventual release.

· The facility is solely self-funded and appreciates donations to help cover the costs of food, medication, and supplies.

Current Donation Options for the Public:

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H. Mikel Feilen

I am a writer, dancer, artist, and author - husband, father, and grandfather. I have suffered from epilespy since 1970. Tips at: https://ko-fi.com/hmikelfeilen