Alaska Raptor Center

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

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! youtube.com/live/zcodagZq8…

@AlanSonneman How so?

@RaptorOrg your presentations are sexist

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

@feelgoodchron Thank you! 🥰

The work @RaptorOrg does every day is extraordinary — if you don't follow them yet, today is the day 🦅 #Wildlife #GoodNews

A bald eagle comes in injured. Months of careful rehabilitation. Then the moment the enclosure opens and it lifts into the Alaskan sky. @RaptorOrg has been making that moment happen since 1980. Follow them — every update is worth it 🦅 #AlaskaRaptorCenter #GoodNews

@Iranotopia Correct! Spirit, one of our Bald Eagle ambassadors, used to also make food begging noises, but has mostly stopped, with the help of positive reinforcement!

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 call, usually a series of high-pitched whistling or piping notes. Did you know 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. amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls…

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

@TheStevenOrtiz We look forward to seeing you when you make it up!

@RaptorOrg Love watching this on YouTube but one day I hope I can be there to watch in person! You all do amazing work.

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. #EagleRelease #WildAndFree #Joinus

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

@AlanSonneman Yes! We do have men on our team. While they’re not usually on camera, they play a crucial role behind the scenes and help keep everything running smoothly.

@RaptorOrg Don't you hire any men?

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