BREC

Bird Rescue and Education Center
Updated 11-06-06

Photo courtesy of Candice Mottet Photo courtesy of Brooke Lynn Hill Snow Goose in rehab at BREC. Photo courtesy of Candice Mottet

The WCRC members use to volunteer at the BREC on a monthly basis. Our members helped out by cleaning bird cages, feeding the birds, and occasionally with rescues and releases of birds. Our members also help out with building new enclosures and fixing fences. This facility is no longer open.

WCRC Members Sara Bayer and Lauren Young disinfect a bird cage. Photo courtesy of Brooke Lynn Hill WCRC Member Stephen Jack feeds a racoon in rehab. Photo courtesy of Candice Mottet WCRC Member Cheyenne Garcia cleans the bird pool. Photo courtesy of Brooke Lynn Hill

Photo courtesy of Candice Mottet Photo courtesy of Candice Mottet
BREC Mission Statement:
Rescue and care for wild birds with the sole purpose of returning them to their natural habitat and protecting their ecological niches through education and non-invasive research.
Photo courtesy of Candice Mottet Photo courtesy of Brooke Lynn Hill Photo courtesy of Candice Mottet
Rachael Brooks releases a hawk.
Rachael L. Brooks - Rehabilitator
Rachael learned everything she knows from Rachael Wilken. She has held her Federal (MB041683-0) and State (SPH0301-709) migratory bird permits for over three years and is striving for excellence in the field. She couldn't do it without the help of her husband Larry Cooey, who is particularly supportive of her activities.
Rachael is originally from Chandler, Texas and moved to Rockport over 11 years ago. She has a Master of Science Degree from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi and is currently an adjunct professor at TAMU-CC teaching Freshman Seminar in the Science Tetrad for the award winning First Year Learning Community Program.
Group of WCRC Volunteers at 01-24-04 cleanup. Photo courtesy of Candice Mottet
Volunteers and Donations:
Volunteers are needed for:
Feeding Birds, Gathering Fish, Bird Transport, Rescuing Birds, Administering medications, Construction Projects, Web Page Maintenance, Ideas for improvements, and Fundraising
 Donations are needed for:
Baby Bird Formula, Bird Seed, Cat Food, Worms, Vet Services, Fish, Medical Supplies, Viva Paper Towels, and Capital Items (Freezers)

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