The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 includes two beneficial provisions that are set to expire on December 31, absent further legislation.

Halloween is full of spooky monsters and creepy themes. We took a few of the classic Halloween characters and gave them a raptor twist!

We start with a timeless classic - the mummy. Perhaps a favorite costume idea for the procrastinator, all you need are some bandage wraps or leftover rolls of toilet paper and you're all set!

 “Light as a feather” is a phrase often used to describe something light and insubstantial. Feathers may be lightweight, but they’re anything but insubstantial. They have an amazing microstructure that gives them varying amounts of strength for the different functions they serve.

Our work at The Raptor Center rehabilitating birds of prey goes beyond just the individual bird. Yes, our goal is to get as many of these birds rehabilitated and back to the wild as possible. But as we do this, we are also collecting data that informs us about the world and environment around us. Each individual bird adds a bit more information and gives us insight into their populations and the health of our ecosystems.

Thanks to The Raptor Center’s outstanding donors, last year we were able to purchase an oxygen concentrator for our clinic. This crucial tool allows us to deliver supplemental oxygen to raptors in critical care, and we’ve seen great success with this treatment. To cater to our larger patients, one of our volunteers retrofitted a pet crate to function as an oxygen therapy chamber, so we could provide this lifesaving treatment to our eagle and osprey patients.

The Raptor Center (TRC) provides two, one-year internship training programs for postgraduate veterinary professionals interested in advancing their skills in avian and wildlife medicine.

Found in Rush City, Minn., hanging by one leg from a pine branch 75 feet in the air, a juvenile bald eagle was too high for any ladder to reach. Fortunately, one of the concerned citizens mobilizing aid was an army veteran with sharpshooting skills. With time running out and approval from the state Department of Natural Resources, Jason Galvin went to work with his rifle. Ninety minutes and hundreds of precision shots later, the eagle, named “Freedom” by the neighbors, tumbled to the ground.

In January, The Raptor Center (TRC) launched a new online membership site called Raptor Academy On Demand. This first-of-its-kind resource brings together those working in raptor rehabilitation around the world into one virtual space. Members get 24/7 access to convenient, cutting-edge, and relevant raptor rehabilitation information whenever and wherever they need it.

Want a Raptor Center experience without leaving home? Need a learning activity for your virtual students or for in the classroom? Looking to surprise your loved ones, employees, and friends with something unique at your next digital get-together? The Raptor Center has you covered with our selection of virtual programs.