Exotic Birds 

        "About Us"

Our Exotic Bird Refuge had its beginnings when Paula Ashfield started helping care for a number of exotic birds their owners were unwilling or unable to keep. The birds’ histories varied – ranging from those who were abused, sick, or intolerable to those whose owners had died. Without other local facilities available in the area, the number of birds grew steadily, and the Ashfield’s relocated to a larger home that would accommodate the needy birds. 

The Ashfield’s home officially became the first Exotic Bird Sanctuary in Sussex County, New Jersey. Incorporated as a nonprofit organization by the State of New Jersey and also registered under IRS 501 C 3, the sanctuary was legally named Under My Wing Avian Refuge in November 2007. 

Today, Under My Wing Avian Refuge is home to more than 150 exotic birds, from Parakeets to Macaws.

Some birds are adoptable, but many are physically or behaviorally challenged, others have issues that will necessitate their remaining at the sanctuary permanently. Here, all the birds have comfortable housing, appropriate diets, and a safe environment, and receive endless attention and affection to fulfill their unique physical, emotional, and behavioral needs. 

Over the last few years the Ashfield's have established trustworthy relations and were entrusted with caring for many birds, who were previously kept in dark garages, closets and basements (due to their loud screaming or biting).

Under My Wing Avian Refuge has adoptable birds and is seeking only the best for the birds future who have been entrusted in our care and making decisions in the placement of these birds to a new home is a careful, well monitored and time consuming step which will surely benefit their life and future.

Additionally, Under My Wing’s founder, Paula N Ashfield, offers lectures, training and educational programs to schools, bird clubs, bird owners, prospective owners, and communities to educate the public about the commitment and responsibilities, as well as the pleasures, associated with caring for exotic birds.

 

Under My Wing Avian Refuge

PO Box 233

Franklin, NJ 07416

Donations are Tax Deductible

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