Supporting World Wildlife Day all year long

WildWays empowers enthusiasts to make a positive impact on their local ecosystems by equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to rehabilitate and release wild animals safely.

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ABOUT US

Empowering Wildlife Enthusiasts and Professionals

WildWays empowers wildlife professionals and enthusiasts with the knowledge to respond to wildlife issues from managing injured or orphaned species, to understanding their unique natural history and anatomy, and the role that plays in their ecology.

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Dr Lynn Miller

WildWays Founder Doctor Lynn Miller

Lynn Miller CWR PhD, originally from New Zealand, immersed herself in wildlife from an early age. Her journey led her abroad to pursue Conservation Biology and Environmental Toxicology studies in England, Canada, and the USA. With a serendipitous entry into wildlife rehabilitation, she has become a respected figure in the field, founding Le Nichoir in Quebec, working in the USA, and contributing globally through the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (IWRC). After four decades of learning from leaders in the field, Lynn is now back in New Zealand, focusing on her passion for education.

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OUR SERVICES

WildWays Services

I have had the privilege of working with wildlife in rehabilitation for over 40 years. In the beginning, so much was unknown, and we extrapolated from veterinary science. However now wildlife rehabilitation is a profession in its own right. That means caring for each species and in circumstances that are often unique to that individual wild patient. Adapting and creating options for care has come at great cost to many of our patients as we often learned the hard way. Taking lessons from the biological and veterinary sciences, natural history, toxicology, parasitology, zoonoses, captive management, and pathology, while adapting housing and habitats to help our wild patients recover and regain their fitness, are all fields that rehabilitators need to understand and all the while maintaining permits and continuing education. So many new to this field do feel daunted by the need to know so much, and yet are unable to find mentors or support as they learn. This is especially so in many regions where language is part of that barrier. WildWays will help fill these gaps, while supporting new and experienced rehabilitators with science based educational units.

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WildWays Consultation

In person with classes offering short courses (3 to 4 hours), day long classes or in-house consultation covering; Frontline Training, veterinary nurse avian triage, field-based first aid for banders and biologists, managing outbreaks of botulism in a field based mobile clinic, emergency planning for facilities, Standard Operating Protocols (SOP) development, grant applications.

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WildWays Education

On-line classes covering a growing library of topics. Wildlife rehabilitators and veterinary specialists will find short courses on a growing range of topics that directly aid the wildlife community of rehabilitators and biologists, and support veterinary practices to manage their wild patients.

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Testimonials

What our clients say

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Lynn Miller at WildWays is an absolute gem! With many years as a wildlife rehabilitator, Lynn's outstanding knowledge and experience illuminate her expertise. Her customised training courses are simply amazing, she blends some fun and laughter into the learning. Lynn, not only efficient in developing SOPs but can swiftly deliver them during busy times Her friendly demeanour, positive attitude, and helpful nature make working with her a wonderful experience. As the General Manager of Native Bird Rescue, a five star wildlife rehabilitation facility, focused on conservation work, I wholeheartedly recommend Lynn Miller for her exceptional qualities and invaluable contributions."

Karen Saunders

General Manager, Native Bird Rescue

I do not remember the first time I met Lynn Miller or which lecture sparked my interest. What I do remember is that, after 20 years as a wildlife rehabilitator, she was teaching me new things. Beyond that, they were new things with detailed scientific backup. I remember chasing her down for more information, which she gladly provided. I also remember the conversations outside the lecture rooms. Those conversations and sparks of interest and renewed passion for learning is what Lynn brings to all of her lectures. The minutia is what sparks her interest and her talent lies in being able to apply it to the much larger picture.

Diane Nickerson

Director, Mercer County Wildlife Center

Lynn Miller is an extremely knowledgeable and well-respect individual within the field of wildlife rehabilitation. She is a co-founder of Le Nichoir, a wild bird conservation centre located in Canada, which is well known for its expertise in songbird and insectivorous bird rehabilitation. Her determination, dedication and vision has been a pillar in Le Nichoir becoming one of the biggest centres of its kind in Canada. She continues to be an important part of the centre as a resource to its current staff and volunteers.

Susan Wylie, B.Sc. Biologie de la faune - Wildlife Biology

Director of operations, Le Nichoir (www.lenichoir.org)