Exotic bird freedom around the corner

TLC Bird Haven, a nonprofit organization established in 2001, is launching a capital campaign to raise funds for its new free-flight bird sanctuary building slated for construction this year. TLC's current facility is a safe haven for nearly 50 abandoned, disabled, special needs, and unwanted exotic birds, all of which are parrots.

It's the goal of Joanie Lamm, President, to use her own land to establish a large free-flight building in addition to the current facility. The building will house the birds in an as-close-to-nature as possible habitat and offer enough space to take in as many birds as necessary from any part of the country.

TLC's bird sanctuary will provide a safe haven for all exotic birds that are special needs or unwanted. The facility also has boarding services available for more temporary needs.

TLC needs support from individuals or businesses to help build the free-flight building. They have the land and all other necessary resources, but will need to fundraise close to $100,000 for construction. The new free-flight building will also be accompanied by an educational facility, both of which will be open to the public to offer an opportunity to the local community to learn about exotic birds and encourage the conservation of the animals over time.

Please go to www.tlcbirdhaven.org for more information and to get involved.