Avian Haven Blog
Stories, education, and updates from Maine’s wild bird rehabilitation community.
Over 100 Baby Birds — And Not One of Them Can Know We're Here
Right now, Avian Haven is caring for more than 100 baby birds. Crow fledgelings, gull chicks, and goslings. Owlets and eaglets. Ducklings and Woodcocks tinier than a fist. Each one arrived injured or orphaned — and each one carries a hidden vulnerability that shapes every decision we make about how we feed them, house them, and interact with them.
Our 1000th Patient This Year
This week, Avian Haven will cross a milestone: our 1,000th patient of 2026. That number represents a thousand birds found injured, orphaned, or ill — and a thousand decisions by people across Maine to stop, pick up the phone, and ask for help.
11 Bird Documentaries Worth Your Evening
11 bird documentaries that will delight you, make you laugh, and show you the magic of birds
The Birds That Catch Their Food on the Wing — and Why They're Disappearing
Maine's swallows are disappearing. Learn why aerial insectivores are in steep decline and what you can do to help — from your backyard to your barn.
The Spring Migration Is Here — And So Are We
Avian Haven supports birds from along the Atlantic Flyway who are injured or get sick on their stopover in Maine
The State of Songbirds in Maine
North America has lost nearly 3 billion birds since 1970. This post looks at what Maine’s Breeding Bird Atlas is telling us about the birds that are holding on, the species that are struggling, and why rehabilitation matters.
Before You Rescue That Baby Bird, Read This
Found a baby bird on the ground? Before stepping in, learn when a fledgling is exactly where it should be, when rescue is needed, and how Avian Haven can help you make the right decision.
The Journey of Our Peregrine Falcon Patient
The long journey to rehab a Peregrine Falcon, with support from our Consulting Veterinarian and their team, and a falconer in Maine.
Your love of birds can last a lifetime — and beyond
Introducing: the Wings Forward Legacy Circle, a group for those committed to Avian Haven’s future
Grow a garden birds love: a guide to native plants in Maine
Your guide to native plants to support birds in Maine
A Day in the Field - Together
Before the busy season begins, the Avian Haven team headed to Fields Pond in Holden for a morning of birding, team reflection, and one unforgettable encounter with a nesting American Woodcock — and the reminder she offered about when not to help.
Do your part to protect ground nesting birds
Woodcocks and other birds need your support this spring - what you can do to protect them
Meet Avian Haven's Consulting Veterinarian: Dr. Avery Berkowitz
Dr. Avery Berkowitz is raising the bar on care at Avian Haven
She drives thousands of miles to save wild birds
Karen Silverman is one of our 150 volunteers who ensure every bird gets the treatment it deserves
She's spent 20 summers rehabbing baby birds
Abby Everleth is a seasonal rehabber who specializes in baby birds, back for her 20th season!
The #1 Bird We Treat — and the Simple Thing You Can Do to Help
It's only March, and we've already admitted over 30 barred owls into our care this year.