Congratulations graduates!
The school year has come to an end and some of our own are fledging the nest and graduating. Congratulations graduates, and thank you for being part of The Raptor Center!
TRC and Medtronic collaborate to measure stress in raptors
The Raptor Center (TRC) is collaborating with Matthew Bonner, PhD, research scientist at Medtronic, Inc., on creating a physiological way to measure stress in raptors.
Eagles released back to Red Wing habitat
Kelly Auxier, digital communications specialist on the Advancement team at the College of Veterinary Medicine, prepares to release a juvenile bald eagle in Red Wing, Minn., on December 20.
Max the match on November 14
Mark your calendars! On Give to the Max Day, the first $54,000 of gifts raised for The Raptor Center (TRC) will be matched by three loyal donors. These funds will be critical in helping TRC provide food, care, and world-class medical treatment to injured and ill raptors.
Promoting precision
A minimally responsive great horned owl makes a significant turnaround thanks to a new syringe pump donated to the TRC
A rocky start
The late spring and summer months are commonly filled with stories reflecting unique challenges young raptors face once they leave the safety of their nests. In mid-August, the clinic admitted a young male osprey that fledged from its nest near a local gravel company.
Community effort saves bald eagle
Growing eagle populations and shrinking habitats have led to an increased number of reports of clashing territorial eagles. These mighty birds require many helping hands to recover from injury and illness. In early July, when two adult bald eagles had one such skirmish in the St. Croix River near Marine on St. Croix, Minn., a few key players helped save a life.
Raptor Spotlight: Palisade the Peregrine Falcon
Palisade was acquired through the generous support of a loyal TRC donor and purchased from Andy Weaver, a falconer who teaches biology at Stillwater Area High School in Stillwater, Minn.
Homegrown health
The Raptor Center partnered with St. Paul non-profit Mississippi Park Connection to plant trees in an effort to combat invasive insect species.
From capable caregiver to empowered rehabilitator
The Partners for Wildlife (P4W) initiative, aimed at improving animal welfare in wildlife rehabilitation, has just graduated its first cohort of fellows. Housed within The Raptor Center (TRC), P4W has worked to mentor rehabilitators and veterinarians, provide resources for rehabilitators, and create a professional network to achieve the most humane outcomes for wildlife.