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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 9h

Spooky season is here! 🎃 While decorating this season, remember that those fake cobwebs might look fun, but they can trap birds, small mammals, and even insects. Keep wildlife safe by decorating outdoors with dried moss, leaves, hay, or straw. #Halloween #KeepWildlifeSafe #SpookySeason

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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 2d

Join us for Masquerade of Wings an evening filled with food, fun, and feathered flair in support of the birds that inspire us every day. Grab your mask and spread your wings!

Join us Nov 15th at 5PM at Centennial Hall

Invitations are on their way, and Tickets are available now, call (907) 747-8662

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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 5d

While not every release is cinematic, every release is important! This young Glaucous-winged Gull was clipped by a car in Sitka but was just stunned, after a short rest, they were ready to return to the wild! #freedom #Gull #wildlifeConservation

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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 7d

Did you know being "nocturnal" doesn’t mean sleeping all day? It just means being most active at night! Narwhal, a Great Horned Owl, is perfectly adapted for nighttime life, with powerful hearing and incredible low-light vision that help him hunt in the dark. 🌙🦉 #Owls #Nocturnal #DidYouKnow

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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 9d

Meet Toby! This juvenile Merlin from Juneau, Alaska, came to us with a dislocated coracoid, a key bone for flight. After a few weeks of rest and recovery, Toby was ready to return to the wild! #WildlifeConservation #Merlin #FlyFree

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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 12d

A rare visitor at the Alaska Raptor Center! Ospreys aren’t common in Southeast Alaska, but after last week’s high winds, one found its way to us. After a quick check-up to make sure everything looked good, this impressive raptor was released back into the wild! #Osprey #Rare #FreedomFriday

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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 14d

As the seasons change, so do our hours! Starting October 2nd, the Alaska Raptor Center will shift to our winter schedule. We’ll be open Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
#winteriscoming #fallishere #wildlifeconservation

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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 16d

Did you know wild raptors sometimes arrive carrying tiny hitchhikers like lice and mites? These pests can sap a bird’s strength and spread disease. During our intake exams we give our patients a gentle, bird-safe treatment to clear out the freeloaders. #BehindTheScenesCare #WildlifeRehab #DidYouKnow

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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 19d

Sitka, AK, is currently under a High Wind Warning, and for the safety of our Raptors-in-Residence we’ve moved them indoors until the storm passes.

The Center is still available for bird rescues, and our Bald Eagle Flight Training Center remains open to visitors during our regular hours.

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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 23d

Have you ever wondered why we use falconry hoods? These specialized hoods play a crucial role in keeping our patients calm and relaxed during their time in the clinic. #RaptorCare #DidYouKnow #FalconryHoods

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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 27d

Our Fall Bald Eagle Release was a success! Thanks to your support, 4 rehabilitated Bald Eagles have now returned to the wild. Moments like this remind us why we do what we do, giving raptors a second chance at life. 🦅 #BaldEagle #FlyFree #AnimalRescue

Alaska Raptor Center's 2025 Fall Bald Eagle Release

YouTube video by AlaskaRaptorCenter

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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · Sep 13

A Bald Eagle's white head may make it look bald, but the name comes from an old English word, meaning white. The Bald Eagle’s scientific name means; sea (hali), eagle (aeetos), white (leukos), and head (cephalos), as in the feathers on the eagle’s head! #baldisbeautiful #Birding #NatureEducation

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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · Sep 12

Did you know that Red-tailed Hawks, like Jake, are known to consume as many as four rodents per day? This adds up to more than 1,000 rodents each year! #RedTailedHawks #PestControl #BirdsofPrey #EcosystemHealth

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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · Sep 11

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

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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · Sep 10

What’s on the menu for a Bald Eagle? 🍽️ Fish makes up 80% of a Bald Eagle’s diet, both in the wild and here at the Alaska Raptor Center! But these birds are opportunistic eaters, also dining on birds, small mammals, and carrion. #WhatsForDinner #BaldEagle #WildlifeDiet #FeedingTime

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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · Sep 5

Meet Koyu, our light-morph Harlan’s Red-tailed Hawk ambassador! Harlan’s Hawks are already one of the rarer types of Red-tailed Hawk, but Koyu is even more unique with her pale plumage. #FunFactFriday #colorful #DidYouKnow

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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · Sep 3

On Saturday, Sept 6 at 10AM, join us for our Fall Bald Eagle Release! After months of care and recovery, these magnificent birds are ready to return to the wild, and you can witness the unforgettable moment when they take flight. Free to attend. #Freedom #BaldEagles #WildlifeConservation

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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · Sep 2

Wonderful! 🥰

Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · Sep 2

Meet Qigiq, a Snowy Owl here at the Alaska Raptor Center. Unlike many of their nocturnal counterparts, Snowy Owls are diurnal, embracing the endless Arctic summer days to hunt tirelessly! #QigiqTheSnowyOwl #DiurnalHunter #ArcticAdaptations

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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · Aug 29

Do you remember the nestling American Robin that came to us in early August? 🐦 After growing strong on a diet of proteins, berries, and lots of care, we’re excited to share that this little one has now been released back into the wild! #FreedomFriday #FlyFree #WildlifeConservation

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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · Aug 25

Did you know that a Bald Eagle's eyesight is approximately 8x sharper than the human eye? 🦅👁️ In comparison, the fovea in the human eye has around 140,000 cones per millimeter, but in the central fovea of a Bald Eagle, there are over a MILLION cones per millimeter! #DidYouKnow #EagleEyes #NatureFacts

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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · Aug 22

Did you know that salmon are a keystone species in Southeast Alaska? Their return fuels forests, rivers, and wildlife, including Bald Eagles. 🦅🐟 Visit the Alaska Raptor Center to learn more! #Salmon #Wildlife #Alaska

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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · Aug 20

Meet Spirit, one of our #BaldEagle Raptors-in-Residence! Found in a ditch in Juneau after a car collision, she joined us in 2016 with a head tilt & limited vision. Today, Spirit inspires visitors by teaching about Bald Eagles & the challenges they face. #ambassador #Eagle #wildlifeConservation

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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · Aug 18

Did you know that during the first four years of a Bald Eagle’s life, their feathers undergo a series of color changes? #FunFactFriday #AgingGracefully #AnimalFacts

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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · Aug 15

Did you know Bald Eagles bathe frequently to keep their feathers in top condition? They’re not just fierce hunters, they’re also meticulous about staying clean! #BirdBath #SpaDay #CleanAndMajestic

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