Alaska Raptor Center

Did you know owl pellets are one of our favorite educational tools here at the Alaska Raptor Center? Our staff collect and sterilize these pellets from our owls, which are used in educational programs with classrooms and visitors! #DidYouKnow #OwlFacts #Owls #OwlPellets #WildlifeEducaton

Tito, a Northern Saw-whet Owl and Raptor-in-Residence here at the Alaska Raptor Center, is getting into the Halloween spirit! Did you know Northern Saw-whet Owls are the second smallest owl species in Alaska? Weighing in at around 70 grams 🦉🎃 #Halloween #Pumpkins #Owls #CuteAnimals #SmallButFierce

Monday update! Our #Merlin patient’s follow up x-rays are showing his right clavicle is healing well! Monday has been moved out of our ICU and into one of our smaller flight mews to get back into flying shape. #WildlifeRehab #AnimalRescue #Falcon #CuteAnimals

There are many ways to support the Alaska Raptor Center: donating #salmon, visiting our Center, or attending our annual gala! This year’s theme: Beneath the #Aurora Sky. To reserve your tickets, call (907) 747-8662 or stop by the Center, and we’ll be happy to get you set up!

We want to give a big thank you to everyone who joined us for our Enrichment Making Day here at the Alaska Raptor Center! It was wonderful to see so many familiar and new faces come out to support our birds. #Enrichment #ThankYou #BirdsofPrey #Raptors #CuteAnimals

On behalf of the Staff, Volunteers and Board of Directors of the Alaska Raptor Center, we want to wish you a Happy Alaska Day! The Center will be closed to the public, October 18th, for the celebrations. #AlaskaDay

Our Enrichment Making Day is here! Join us from 10AM - 3PM to learn about the importance of enrichment, help our staff create enrichment activities, and watch our resident birds enjoy their new enrichment in real time, all with free admission! #Enrichment #HelpingAnimals #Free #WildlifeConservation

We recently moved one of our Bald Eagle patients, Kazoo, into the Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation Bald Eagle Flight Training Center! #FlightCenter #Recovery #AnimalRescue #CuteAnimals

Enrichment Making Day is almost here! Friday, Oct 16th, join us from 10AM - 3PM to learn about the importance of enrichment, help our staff create enrichment activities, and watch our resident birds enjoy their new enrichment in real time! #Enrichment #SitkaAlaska #WildlifeEducation #BirdsOfPrey

Did you know Petrels cannot take off from land? Every fall, these small seabirds mistake wet pavement for ocean water and find themselves stranded! If you find one on the ground, don’t assume it’s injured, give us a call! #Petrel #WildlifeEducation #OceanBirds #DidYouKnow

The Alaska Raptor Center’s annual gala is Sat, Nov 14 at Centennial Hall! Doors 5pm. $100/seat includes gourmet dinner, open bar, live & silent auctions. This year’s theme: Beneath the Aurora Sky To get your tickets call (907) 747-8662. #Aurora #Fundraiser #HelpingOthers

Meet Monday, a juvenile Merlin found in Juneau, AK, not flying and struggling to get away from human presence. After some x-rays, our team found a fracture in his right clavicle. Stay tuned for updates! #Merlin #WildlifeRehab #WildlifeEducation #SmallButFierce

Did you know that Red-tailed Hawks, like Koyu, eat as many as four mice per day? That is more than 1,000 rodents each year! Next time you spot one of these majestic birds soaring overhead, appreciate the important role they play in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. #RedTailedHawks #PestControl #Birds

Join the Alaska Raptor Center, October 16th, for Enrichment Making Day! From 10AM - 3PM, learn about enrichment, help our staff make it, and watch our residents enjoy it, all with free admission! Call us to learn more: (907)747-8662 #Enrichment #JoinUs #Free #Wildlife #birds

Meet Calais, an American Goshawk sent to us by the Bird TLC after a suspected building collision. After a thorough examination and a few days of rest and good meals, Calais was ready to head back out into the wild! #AmericanGoshawk #WildlifeRehab #BackToTheWild #AnimalRescue #FeelGood

This Long-billed Dowitcher, named Meep, was found here in Sitka, AK, after a suspected collision with a building. After a few days of rest and recovery here at the Alaska Raptor Center, this little bird is ready to head back out into the wild! #LongBilledDowitcher #WildlifeRehab #FridayFreedom #Meep

Our Wildlife Interpreter takeover wraps up with this fun fact! Did you know that an eagle talons grip when they are relaxed? It actually takes muscle energy to open them, the opposite of how our hands work! #BaldEagle #EagleFeet #InterpreterTakeover #WildlifeEducation

Starting October 1st, the Alaska Raptor Center will shift to our winter schedule: Visiting hours: Tue - Fri, 10:00AM to 3:00PM Office Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00AM to 4:00PM While our visiting hours are changing, please remember we are always available for bird rescues, day or night.

Our Wildlife Interpreter takeover is almost at an end! Did you know that Barred Owls are one of the few North American owl species that will willingly get wet to catch a meal? #BarredOwl #OwlFacts #BirdsOfPrey #OwlBehavior #Owls

Our Wildlife Interpreter takeover continues! Did you know that most raptors do not have visible differences in pattern or coloring between males and females, but the American Kestrel breaks that rule! #AmericanKestrel #malevsfemale #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeEducation #RaptorFacts

Our Wildlife Interpreter takeover continues! Have you ever heard of a falcon's tubercle? Our Wildlife Interpreter is breaking down this fascinating adaptation found in falcons! #Falcon #Tubercle #WildlifeEducation #BirdsOfPrey #RaptorFacts

Our Wildlife Interpreter takeover continues! Have you ever looked up and wondered, is that a Raven or a Crow? Our Wildlife Interpreter is breaking down the differences between these two incredibly intelligent birds! #Raven #Crow #RavenVsCrow #WildlifeEducation #InterpreterTakeover

Our Wildlife Interpreter takeover continues! Did you know that Golden Eagles hold deep cultural significance for many people around the world? In fact, the Golden Eagle is the national bird of five countries! #GoldenEagle #CulturalSignificance #WildlifeEducation

Our Wildlife Interpreter team is taking over our social media! Did you know not all Red-tailed Hawks look the same? Meet Koyu, a light morph Harlan's Red-tailed Hawk and Raptor-in-Residence here at the Alaska Raptor Center! #RedTailedHawk #HarlansHawk #InterpreterTakeover #WildlifeEducation

As our summer season winds down, we are turning things over to our Wildlife Interpreter team! Over the next few days, our summer staff will be sharing their favorite facts they learned this summer. Join us in wishing them farewell and good luck. #FunFacts #WildlifeInterpreters #WildlifeConservation

Please welcome Hillary, our new Education Manager! A lifelong Sitkan, Hillary started as an Interpreter here in the late 2000s. She's passionate about weaving Lingít culture into our education programs. Welcome, Hillary!

Did you know, #BaldEagles can eat a wide variety of prey? While fish is the centerpiece of a Bald Eagle’s diet, they will also eat birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals, including carrion. Rain, one of our resident Bald #Eagles received a #moose leg today! #GirlDinner

In remembrance of September 11th, we honor the strength, resilience, and unity of our nation. #NeverForget

We have a small Dolly Update! Dolly and Camilla, 2 of our young Bald Eagle patients, recently finished their avian influenza quarantine and are ready to be moved into the Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation Bald Eagle Flight Training Center. #WildifeRehab #Dolly #BaldEagle #Rescue

As we honor the hard work and dedication of American workers, Rain, our magnificent Bald Eagle, wants to wish you a happy Labor Day! The Alaska Raptor Center is open to visitors from 8am to 4pm, with last admission at 3:30pm. #LaborDay #BaldEagles #workers

Did you know Barn Swallows are the most widely distributed swallow species in the world? This little #BarnSwallow was found in an abandoned nest in Juneau, AK. After a short stay in our ICU, this little bird is ready to fly into the wild! Good luck! #Wildlife #NationalWildlifeDay #FreedomFriday

Meet Dolly, our newest Bald Eagle patient here at the Alaska Raptor Center, named after the one and only Dolly Parton! Dolly arrived after taking a fall from a tree. After a short stay in our ICU, Dolly is now recovering in one of our smaller flight mews. #WildlifeRehab #DollyParton #BehindTheScenes

You can make a real difference for Alaska’s wild birds for just $75! Join our Adopt-a-Raptor program and become an adoptive "parent" to help provide daily care, feeding, and medical treatment for Alaska's wild birds. www.AlaskaRaptor.org/adopt-a-raptor/

Did you know we treat more than just raptors here at the Alaska Raptor Center? Meet Durian, a fledgling crow, rescued after getting stuck in a building here in Sitka, AK. After a short stay in our ICU, Durian is ready to head back out into the wild! #Crows #WildlifeRescue #FlyFree #FreedomFriday

Here at the Alaska Raptor Center, accurately monitoring the weight of our patients in the Intensive Care Unit is a vital part of their care. However, it can be a bit challenging when working with a Bald Eagle's impressive 6 to 8-foot wingspan! #WeighIn #BaldEagle #WildlifeConservation

Oliver, a Golden Eagle, just coughed up a casting! A casting is when a bird of prey regurgitates the indigestible parts of their meal, such as fur and bones, in a compact bundle, similar to what you might know as an owl pellet! #GoldenEagles #Casting #Pellet #WildlifeConservation

Did you know that keeping our Bald Eagle patients clean is just as important as their medical care? Here you can watch one of our handlers helping one of our Bald Eagle patients wash their feet. #RaptorCare #WildlifeRehab #BehindTheScenes #WildlifeEducation

Our Avian Care Specialist recently picked up some ice to help Qigiq, our Snowy Owl, stay cool during the warm weather here in Sitka, Alaska. Not only does this icy treat help Qigiq beat the heat, but it also serves as a fantastic enrichment activity. #SnowyOwl #Enrichment #CoolTreats #CoolingOff

Did you know, #Salmon are a keystone species in Southeast #Alaska? When the salmon return from the ocean, they deliver vital nutrients to forests, rivers, and wildlife alike. Their annual run sustains everything from bears to the majestic Bald #Eagles soaring above Sitka’s streams.

Have you ever wondered what happens when one of our Bald Eagle patients injures their wing? Find out in this video as we place a wing wrap on one of our patients here at the Alaska Raptor Center! #WingWrap #WildlifeConservation #DidYouKnow

Before we release any rehabilitated Bald Eagle, we fit them with a lightweight USGS band. Each band has a unique number that helps scientists track the eagle's journey and recovery as part of a nationwide conservation effort. #BirdBanding #RaptorRehab #BaldEagle #WildlifeConservation

Did you know #BaldEagles don't get their iconic white head and tail until they are 5 years old? Meet Spirit, one of our Bald Eagles and a Raptor-in-Residence here at the Alaska Raptor Center, who has changed a lot since she first arrived in 2016, and this year, she turned 10! Happy birthday Spirit!

Did you know falconry hoods are one of the tools we use here at the Alaska Raptor Center? By gently covering a bird's eyes, these specialized hoods help reduce sensory input, keeping our Bald Eagle patients calm and comfortable during medical care. #FalconryHood #DidYouKnow #WildlifeRehabilitation

Meet Quin, a #BaldEagle found in Ketchikan, AK, who had been grounded for several days showing potential neurological issues. After our team determined Quin had suffered a collision, a few weeks of rest and good meals had her ready for release! #EagleRescue #WildlifeRehab #FridayFreedom #BirdRescue

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Alaska Raptor Center relies on our generous supporters, like the fishermen who drop off salmon or the guests who visit our Center. Every act of kindness helps us fulfill our mission of rescue, rehabilitation, and education. AlaskaRaptor.org/get-involved/donate/

Meet Mango, a fledgling Crow found in Sitka, AK! When Mango arrived, his back legs weren't working, but just one day later he was perching and looking great! After another check-up, Mango was deemed ready for release! #Crows #BabyAnimals #WildlifeConservation #FridayFreedom

Meet Ziri and Disco, two nestling #BaldEagles, who were found on the ground, underweight, and in need of a helping hand. Disco was found at a disc golf course in Juneau AK, and Zerrie was found in Metlakatla, AK.  We hope to have more updates on these two soon! #BabyAnimals #Adorable

The Alaska Raptor Center is looking for an Education Manager to lead our educational programming and help connect people with birds of prey through engaging, hands-on learning experiences! #EducationManager #AlaskaRaptorCenter #Sitka #Wildlife #Conservation

Meet Muddy, a Common Raven found right here in Sitka, Alaska, after getting tangled in a net. After a few weeks of good meals, rest, and plenty of care from our team, Muddy is ready to head back out into the wild! Good luck Muddy! #Raven #WildlifeRescue #FridayFreedom

Did you know the "horns" atop a Great Horned Owl's head are actually tufts of feathers called plumicorns, meaning “feathered horns” in Latin? Although they are sometimes called "ears," an owl's ears are actually located right behind their eyes. #Plumicorns #Owls #DidYouKnow