In Memory of Montgomery
Montgomery
American Kestrel
Falco sparverius
It’s with a heavy heart that we report the passing of Montgomery, our exhibit American Kestrel.
Montgomery came to VINS in 2014 after being rescued in the northernmost part of Vermont. He was most likely hit by a car several days earlier and had multiple injuries: a fractured humerus bone in his left wing and damage to his left eye, and was undernourished. VINS rehabbers treated his condition, but his injuries left lasting damage. He transitioned to life as an education ambassador and shared an enclosure with his female counterpart in ambassadorship: Bridgewater.
Montgomery will be deeply missed by all who met him over the years. He could often be seen perched next to his enclosure-mate, loudly calling out “killy-killy-killy” – a common kestrel call – after being fed his afternoon meal. The loss of every bird is always difficult, even for our pint-sized ambassadors.
Adopt Packages
Thank you for helping support the care of our ambassadors, in memory of Montgomery, through the VINS Ambassador Adopt Program. Together, we can protect our natural heritage through education, research and avian wildlife rehabilitation.
$30
ADOPT PACKAGE
Adoption Certificate
Species Fact Sheet
Color Photo
$50
ADOPT PACKAGE
Adoption Certificate
Species Fact Sheet
Color Photo
Window Cling Decal
1 Guest Pass
$100
ADOPT PACKAGE
Adoption Certificate
Species Fact Sheet
Color Photo
Window Cling Decal
Reusable Shopping Bag
2 Guest Passes
$250
ADOPT PACKAGE
Adoption Certificate
Species Fact Sheet
Color Photo
Window Cling Decal
Reusable Shopping Bag
4 Guest Passes
$500
ADOPT PACKAGE
Adoption Certificate
Species Fact Sheet
Color Photo
Window Cling Decal
Reusable Shopping Bag
Private Experience
4 Guest Passes