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Published: 06 December 2018 06 December 2018

The December monthly meeting of SWNM Audubon, on Friday Dec. 7, will feature Dennis and Denise Miller who will present a program titled “Gila Wildlife Rescue, your local rehabilitators.” The program starts at 7 p.m. at Harlan Hall, 12th and Alabama Streets, on the campus of Western New Mexico University. 

Gila Wildlife Rescue is one of only a few non-profit wildlife rehabilitation clinics in New Mexico. Dennis and Denise Miller have operated Gila Wildlife Rescue for the past 39 years. Dennis is a Professor Emeritus in Natural Sciences at WNMU. Dennis and Denise have rehabilitated countless wildlife species and care for an average of 200 animals a year.  They specialize in raptors and mammals, although they hold permits for rehabilitation of all of New Mexico's wildlife. 

Several years ago they rehabilitated a Golden Eagle who survived a terrible impact with a car along Highway 180 south of Silver City. Following rehabilitation the eagle, named Thor, was fitted with a radio transmitter and has been tracked for five seasons in his migration from here to the north shore of Alaska and back.

Every year they treat a variety of interesting species of wildlife so they can be returned to the wild.  Recent “patients” have included hawks, owls, and vultures as well as bobcats. 

Light refreshments will follow the meeting. All are welcome to attend. For further information email swnmaudubon@gmail.com.