Meet Banana! 🦅 This Bald Eagle was admitted to the Alaska Raptor Center in rough shape. He was emaciated and dealing with severe diarrhea, but with help from our team, he made a strong recovery. #Rescue #Release #WildlifeConservation #Freedom #FridayFreedom
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Otus, our beloved Western Screech Owl ambassador. Otus helped us connect visitors to the incredible world of owls. He will be deeply missed by our staff, volunteers, and all who had the chance to meet him.
Meet Narwhal, a Great Horned Owl, who was left him with a fractured wing after a vehicle collision. Although he healed, his flight is no longer silent enough for hunting, making life in the wild impossible. #wildlifeconservation #owls #GreatHornedOwl
After six months of care, Hazel is ready to head home! This Bald Eagle came to us from Bird TLC in Anchorage, AK after being shot.
Now, Hazel has reached the end of her rehabilitative journey and is ready to head back into the wild! #ConservationInAction #HazelTheEagle #SecondChances
Back in March, heavy snow prevented our usual fish pickup. Luckily, our friends at Fortress of the Bear stepped in to help transport a fresh fish delivery, ensuring our Bald Eagle patients didn’t miss a meal.
We’re incredibly grateful to have such wonderful community partners! #thankyou #grateful
A big thanks to Harbor Mountain Brewery for inviting us to your Ren Faire this weekend! Narwhal the Great Horned Owl had a hoot, and so did we. We loved getting to share a bit about raptors with such a fun and festive crowd! #GreatHornedOwl #Owl #RenFaire
We do! You can find them on our website; Alaskaraptor.org
Meet Bruiser, a #BaldEagle who arrived unable to fly due to rodenticide poisoning. After treatment and supportive care, he made a strong recovery and was released back into the wild! Rodenticides can unintentionally harm wildlife when predators consume poisoned prey. #rescue #protectwildlife
We’re Hiring for Summer 2026! Join the Alaska Raptor Center team this summer in our Gift Shop or as a Wildlife Interpreter!
Help educate visitors, share your love of wildlife, and support our amazing raptor residents. Positions are limited, so don’t wait! Apply today: AlaskaRaptor.org/employment/
Easter Eagle Release at the Alaska Raptor Center #Freedom #Easter #WildlifeRescue
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Fun Fact Friday! Did you know Bald Eagles change color as they grow? During their first four years, their feathers gradually shift from dark brown to the iconic white head and tail. #BaldEagle #AgingGracefully #AnimalFacts
Recently, a Horned Grebe turned up on a dock here in Sitka, AK, calm, unbothered by people, and completely out of place.
After a full checkup in our clinic, we were happy to find this Grebe was in surprisingly great shape. #WildlifeRehab #HornedGrebe #SeabirdRescue #BackToTheWild
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Spring Eagle Release! 🦅 With your incredible support, we were able to release 11 Bald Eagles back into the wild! Every visit, every donation, and every kind word makes moments like these possible. #RescueandRelease #BaldEagles #WildlifeConservation
Join us at 10am sharp, as we say goodbye and good luck to our Bald Eagle patients as they return to the wild! After months of rehabilitation and care, these incredible birds are ready to spread their wings!
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Join us this Saturday, March 28th, at 10am sharp, as we say goodbye and good luck to our Bald Eagle patients as they return to the wild!
Can't attend in person? Join the livestream of our event over on our YouTube channel! #EagleRelease #SpringisHere #Celebration
Can you hear that chirping? That's Flash, our American Goshawk, using her food begging calls, saying 'excuse me, where's my snack?' Our handler is using positive reinforcement to help Flash learn that quiet behavior gets rewarded. #PostitiveReinforcement #Goshawk #WheresMyFood
For such a powerful bird, the Bald Eagle has a surprisingly shrill sounding call, usually a series of high-pitched whistling or piping notes.
Did you know Hollywood sound editors often dub over a Bald Eagle's call with the screams of a Red-tailed Hawk?
#BaldEagle #DidYouKnow #WildlifeWednesday
One of the easiest ways to help the Alaska Raptor Center is by shopping on our Amazon Wish List! Your purchases go straight to our Center and help us care for our patients and residents.
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Some parts of wildlife rehabilitation are difficult, but important to talk about. In this video, we share how we approach end-of-life decisions and why compassion and quality of life guide everything we do. #WildlifeRehabilitation #AnimalWelfare #WildlifeRescue
Our Spring Eagle Release is just around the corner! 🦅 Join us Saturday, March 28th at 10AM as we say goodbye, and good luck, to our Bald Eagle patients as they return to the wild.
Can't make it in person? The event will be live on our YouTube channel! #EagleRelease #WildAndFree #BaldEagle
Have you ever wondered why bird blood looks so different from ours under a microscope? Unlike mammals, whose red blood cells are round, flat, and have no nucleus, bird red blood cells are elliptical and nucleated. #DidYouKnow #BirdBiology #WildlifeConservation
Did you know American Kestrels, like Fe, are the smallest falcon species in North America? These tiny powerhouses weigh about as much as a stick of butter, a cup of flour, or a ball of yarn! #AmericanKestrel #DidYouKnow #SmallButMighty
Did you know we use "Physical Therapy" on our patients? 🦅 Here at the Alaska Raptor Center, injured birds like Ghost, a Bald Eagle recovering from a gunshot, get specialized physical therapy to keep their wings healthy and flexible. #PhysicalTherapy #BaldEagle #WildlifeRescue
Snow day in Sitka! ❄️ While schools may be closed, our resident birds are taking the weather in stride. Cozy perches, sheltered spaces, and a little extra relaxation, not a bad way to spend a winter morning. #SnowDay #RaptorCare #WildlifeConservation
Did you know ravens take snow baths? Snow baths work just like a regular bath to keep feathers in top condition, which is especially important during the long winter months. Who needs a spa day when you have fresh powder? #SnowBath #Ravens #FunnyAnimals
When we talk about raptors, we don’t mean the dinosaurs! Raptors are birds of prey, meat eating birds adapted for hunting. In North America, this group includes eagles, owls, hawks, falcons, ospreys, and kites. #Raptors #BirdsOfPrey #DidYouKnow
Did you know owls can’t move their eyes? Instead, owls can rotate their heads up to 270 degrees in each direction, allowing them to scan their surroundings without moving their bodies. #Owls #DidYouKnow #FunFactFriday
Falconry hoods are one of the most common tools we use in the clinic. By gently covering a bird’s eyes, these specialized hoods reduce sensory input and help keep our Bald Eagle patients calm during medical care. #FalconryHood #DidYouKnow #WildlifeRehabilitation
Did you know Bald Eagles were once on the brink, with fewer than 500 breeding pairs in the continental United States? But today, their population has rebounded to more than 400,000 birds across North America. #BaldEagles #WildlifeConservation #YouCanMakeAnImpact
Enrichment isn’t always about food. For Sitka, one of our Bald Eagle ambassadors, enrichment can be as simple as spending time outside on a crisp, sunny morning. #Sunbathing #EnrichmentTime #WildlifeConservation
