Preserving and Empowering Life – The Avian Medical Clinic

Each day, our Clinic operates with a “birds first” mindset, ensuring that every decision and treatment plan is made in the best interest of the patient. Our goal is simple yet powerful and profound: to give wild birds a second chance-to return them to flight! From emergency intake and triage to ongoing medical treatment and […]

Wisdom on the Wings

Foremost among the goals of our educational program is bringing this opportunity to students outside of our historical reach, both geographically as well as resource-wise. Our ability to further the educational impact of the Center’s mission relies significantly on support from advocates, like-minded organizations, and the generous support of our community. Partnerships with Friends of […]

Every Bird Tells a Story

A neighbor spotted a struggling Red-tailed Hawk right on our property line and quickly alerted us. When we admitted her, we were shocked at her condition. Not only was she severely emaciated and dehydrated, but she also had trauma in both eyes, poor feather quality, and advanced “bumblefoot” in both feet—a painful bacterial infection from […]

Making a Difference Every Day

Over 16,000 injured will birds received advanced medical care in our Medical Clinic. Offering more than 350 educational programs every year for students and adults throughout South Carolina and beyond.  Contributing to numerous research and conservation efforts with partners on local, national and international levels.

A Message from Our Board Chair

On behalf of The Avian Conservation Center Board of Directors, welcome to the inaugural issue of our quarterly newsletter, Taking Flight.  I am proud to be the Center’s Board Chair and carry forward a legacy that began with my father, Peter McKellar III, more than 17 years ago. He was a dedicated volunteer and passionate […]