Meet Phoenix, our newest Bald Eagle patient. 🦅 She came to us from Hoonah after getting into a burn pile that resulted in the loss of her tail, the tips of her primary flight feathers, and burns on her legs and feet. #AnimalRescue #helpingothers #wholesome

Your support on Giving Tuesday helps provide medical care, food, rehabilitation, and a second chance for the birds who need us most. Every donation, membership, purchase, or share makes a difference for the birds under our care! #GivingTuesday #RaptorCenter #WildlifeConservation

🦅 After celebrating Thanksgiving, we can keep the spirit of gratitude going by giving back. This #GivingTuesday, you can help the Alaska Raptor Center continue our mission of rehabilitation, education, and research. Every act of generosity counts. #GivingTuesday #SupportWildlife #GiveBack

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Alaska Raptor Center! 🦅🍁 We’re grateful for our incredible community of supporters, volunteers, and raptor fans. We want to wish you a day full of gratitude, and maybe a little feathered fun! #HappyThanksgiving #BaldEagle #GratefulForWildlife

This Varied Thrush came to us after a window collision and was found with a fractured coracoid—an important flight bone. After rest, bandages, food, and meds, he’s made a full recovery. Today, he’s headed back into the wild! 💛🐦 #WildlifeRehab #Thrush #WildlifeRescue #AnimalRescue

Did you know that eagles have a nictitating membrane, a transparent eyelid, that helps protect and moisten their eyes? Here you can see Sitka, one of our resident Bald Eagles, showing off her nictitating membrane. Nature is full of marvels! #BaldEagle #WildlifeWonders #EyeProtection

(1/2) What an incredible night! Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Alaska Raptor Center at our annual fundraiser. Your enthusiasm and generosity helped us raise $100,465 on the night, which will help us rescue, rehabilitate, and release Alaska’s raptors!

Celebrate Owlidays with the Alaska Raptor Center on Saturday, December 13st, from 11am – 2pm! Explore the fascinating world of owls, discover their incredible adaptations, and meet our Owls-in-Residence. This event is free to all, children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Pele, a Peregrine Falcon, who helped us educate the public for over 17 years. Thank you Pele for being such a solid ambassador for your species for 17 years. We will miss you.

Meet Sable, our newest resident here at the Center! Sable is a Gyrfalcon/Peregrine hybrid who spent 14 seasons as a skilled falconry bird. Now happily retired, Sable has joined our team for lifelong care, comfort, and plenty of admiration. #peregrinefalcon #gyrfalcon #wildlife #wildlifeconservation

Last call for tickets! Our biggest night of the year is almost here, and we still have a few tickets available! This year’s auction lineup is stacked, local adventures, wine bundles, breathtaking cruises, and so much more. We still have a few tickets available, $100 each. Call (907)747-8662!

In celebration of Veterans Day, the Staff, Board of Directors, and Volunteers of the Alaska Raptor Center, extend a thank you to all the men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country.

There are only 5 days left until our annual fundraiser! Join us this Saturday, November 15th. Every ticket supports our mission of rehabilitation, education, and research here at the Alaska Raptor Center. Don’t wait, get your tickets today and help us make a difference for Alaska’s raptors!

King Owlbert update! By now, most of you have seen the coronation of one of our newest patients, King Owlbert. Owlbert is in stable condition, and we have high hopes for his healing process. We hope to have more updates soon! #owlbert #PygmyOwl #Wholesome

Join us for the Masquerade of Wings, November 15th! Our annual fundraiser is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to welcome you for an unforgettable evening. From elegant masks and fine dining to spirited bidding, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Call for tickets (907) 747-8662

Meet our newest patient here at the Alaska Raptor Center, a Northern Pygmy Owl named King Owlbert by his rescuers. Owlbert arrived with a drooping wing, making flight difficult. We’ve given him a supportive wing wrap, plenty of tasty mice, and time to heal. #small #owls #adorable

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Did you know birds’ bones aren’t just hollow for a spooky effect? They’re lightweight, strong, and full of clever design. Hollow chambers, reinforced struts, and even connections to air sacs make flight easier and breathing super-efficient #HollowBones #HappyHalloween #Bones

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we depends on people like you to fulfill our mission! Your donation, no matter the size, helps us care for our avian patients, our residents, and to promote conservation. Visit AlaskaRaptor.org and join our flock of supporters! #GiveForBirds #Wildlife

Have you ever wonder where our salmon comes from? 🐟 Thanks to local seafood producers, and local fishermen and hunters, our birds get the high-quality fish they need to thrive. We’re so grateful for this community support! #Salmon #DailyCare #WildlifeConservation

Meet Jake, a Red-tailed Hawk who was raised by humans as a chick. Because of that, he imprinted on people and can’t live in the wild. His story is a reminder, if you find injured wildlife, contact a licensed rehabilitator. #WildlifeRehab #Hawks #HelpingWildlife

Great Gray Owls may look massive thanks to their height, broad wings, and thick plumage, but don’t be fooled, most of that size is feathers! Despite their impressive appearance, these owls are surprisingly light, weighing just 1.5–3.75 lbs, with a wingspan stretching up to 5 feet. #Tallest #Owls

Feathers, masks, and a night to remember! Masquerade of Wings lands Nov 15th and you don’t want to miss this one. Every ticket supports the Center’s work to rescue, rehabilitate, and educate. Join the flock! Call (907) 747-8662 to get your tickets today! #Fundraiser #WildlifeConservation

The face of an eagle looks regal and, let’s be honest, kind of angry! Bald Eagles have a thick ridge, called the supraorbital ridge, over their eyes that helps them see during times of bright sunlight, and gives them an "angry" or "fierce" look! #DidYouKnow #supraorbitalridge #funfacts

On behalf of the Staff, Volunteers and Board of Directors of the Alaska Raptor Center, we want to wish you a Happy Alaska Day! Alaska Day is the anniversary of the formal transfer of the Territory of Alaska from Russia to the United States, which occurred on Friday, October 18, 1867. #AlaskaDay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Did you know, Red-tailed Hawks, like Jake, have a powerful, raspy scream that Hollywood loves to use? Whenever you hear a shrill raptor cry in movies or TV shows, it's often a Red-tailed Hawk, no matter what species is on screen. #NatureSounds #BirdsofPrey #DidYouKnow

Wondering if you can visit the Alaska Raptor Center? Absolutely! We’re open to the public 7 days a week, 8AM to 4PM. Meet our resident raptors, stroll through our scenic trail, and learn how we care for Alaska’s birds of prey. Come experience the magic of raptors up close! #VisitUs #Wildlife #Birds