Spring 2025

Kids Corner - Spring, 2025

Turkey vultures: Gross or cool? Let's take a closer look at the only vulture species found in Minnesota.

Clinic statistics, Spring 2025

Coming off the heels of our busiest year ever in 2024, this current year is off to a determined start to once again challenge our previous records.

Hitting the road

TRC’s volunteers log thousands of miles each year transporting patients from across Minnesota.

Staying on track

Philanthropy is helping a new level of data collection at TRC take flight

Collaborating for data

Analyzing feathers could hold the key to a better understanding of lead exposure in raptors.

Advancing Expertise

Dr. Kelsey Rayment’s residency contributes to research at TRC and elevates veterinary and wildlife rehabilitation education

Enhanced learning

State funding makes free STEM-powered raptor education resources possible.

How impactful is wildlife rehabilitation?

Researchers assessed what we know—and what we don’t.

Raptor Spotlight - American barn owl

The American barn owl is a rare sight in Minnesota, and owl ambassador Willow is helping shape patient care for her species.

Letter from the director - Spring, 2025

In this issue, “The Gift of Data,” you will explore how data is integral at TRC.