Alaska Raptor Center
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The Alaska Raptor Center, located in Sitka Alaska, provides medical treatment to over 200 injured birds each year. Although we specialize in raptors, we will aid any wild bird in need. 501C3 Nonprofit. (907)747-8662
Cold day = cozy perch + Bird TV 📺🦅
Enrichment like this helps keep Koyu’s mind active and encourages natural behaviors, even when she’s enjoying some warmth indoors. #TVtime #WhatAreYouWatching #Hawks
Enrichment like this helps keep Koyu’s mind active and encourages natural behaviors, even when she’s enjoying some warmth indoors. #TVtime #WhatAreYouWatching #Hawks
January 7, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Cold day = cozy perch + Bird TV 📺🦅
Enrichment like this helps keep Koyu’s mind active and encourages natural behaviors, even when she’s enjoying some warmth indoors. #TVtime #WhatAreYouWatching #Hawks
Enrichment like this helps keep Koyu’s mind active and encourages natural behaviors, even when she’s enjoying some warmth indoors. #TVtime #WhatAreYouWatching #Hawks
On behalf of the Staff, Volunteers, and Board of Directors at the Alaska Raptor Center, we want to wish you and your loved ones a joyful and prosperous new year.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of our journey. Cheers to 2026! 🦅
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of our journey. Cheers to 2026! 🦅
January 1, 2026 at 6:19 PM
On behalf of the Staff, Volunteers, and Board of Directors at the Alaska Raptor Center, we want to wish you and your loved ones a joyful and prosperous new year.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of our journey. Cheers to 2026! 🦅
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of our journey. Cheers to 2026! 🦅
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the moments YOU loved most this year!
2. Sitka, our resident Bald Eagle at the Alaska Raptor Center, is a majestic sight, and it's hard to believe she only weighs 14 pounds. #BirdsofNorthAmerica #AlaskanNature #DidYouKnow
2. Sitka, our resident Bald Eagle at the Alaska Raptor Center, is a majestic sight, and it's hard to believe she only weighs 14 pounds. #BirdsofNorthAmerica #AlaskanNature #DidYouKnow
January 1, 2026 at 7:59 AM
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the moments YOU loved most this year!
2. Sitka, our resident Bald Eagle at the Alaska Raptor Center, is a majestic sight, and it's hard to believe she only weighs 14 pounds. #BirdsofNorthAmerica #AlaskanNature #DidYouKnow
2. Sitka, our resident Bald Eagle at the Alaska Raptor Center, is a majestic sight, and it's hard to believe she only weighs 14 pounds. #BirdsofNorthAmerica #AlaskanNature #DidYouKnow
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the moments YOU loved most this year!
3. Can you tell if a Bald Eagle is male or female just by looking? #MaleVsFemale #BaldEagle #LargeAndInCharge
3. Can you tell if a Bald Eagle is male or female just by looking? #MaleVsFemale #BaldEagle #LargeAndInCharge
January 1, 2026 at 7:35 AM
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the moments YOU loved most this year!
3. Can you tell if a Bald Eagle is male or female just by looking? #MaleVsFemale #BaldEagle #LargeAndInCharge
3. Can you tell if a Bald Eagle is male or female just by looking? #MaleVsFemale #BaldEagle #LargeAndInCharge
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the moments YOU loved most this year!
4. Did you know the largest Bald Eagle nest ever recorded weighed over 2 tons? #FunFact #DidYouKnow #baldeagle
4. Did you know the largest Bald Eagle nest ever recorded weighed over 2 tons? #FunFact #DidYouKnow #baldeagle
January 1, 2026 at 6:58 AM
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the moments YOU loved most this year!
4. Did you know the largest Bald Eagle nest ever recorded weighed over 2 tons? #FunFact #DidYouKnow #baldeagle
4. Did you know the largest Bald Eagle nest ever recorded weighed over 2 tons? #FunFact #DidYouKnow #baldeagle
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the moments YOU loved most this year!
5. Our resident Bald Eagles here at the Alaska Raptor Center might be gentler than you think! #GentleGiant #WildlifeEducation #DidYouKnow
5. Our resident Bald Eagles here at the Alaska Raptor Center might be gentler than you think! #GentleGiant #WildlifeEducation #DidYouKnow
January 1, 2026 at 6:01 AM
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the moments YOU loved most this year!
5. Our resident Bald Eagles here at the Alaska Raptor Center might be gentler than you think! #GentleGiant #WildlifeEducation #DidYouKnow
5. Our resident Bald Eagles here at the Alaska Raptor Center might be gentler than you think! #GentleGiant #WildlifeEducation #DidYouKnow
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the moments YOU loved most this year!
6. Last week here in Sitka, AK, two Bald Eagles became entangled mid-air and crash-landed. #AnimalRescue #Eagles #BackToTheWild
6. Last week here in Sitka, AK, two Bald Eagles became entangled mid-air and crash-landed. #AnimalRescue #Eagles #BackToTheWild
January 1, 2026 at 5:01 AM
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the moments YOU loved most this year!
6. Last week here in Sitka, AK, two Bald Eagles became entangled mid-air and crash-landed. #AnimalRescue #Eagles #BackToTheWild
6. Last week here in Sitka, AK, two Bald Eagles became entangled mid-air and crash-landed. #AnimalRescue #Eagles #BackToTheWild
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the moments YOU loved most this year!
7. A Bald Eagle's talons are powerful tools built for survival! #BaldEagle #Talons #RaptorFacts #DidYouKnow
7. A Bald Eagle's talons are powerful tools built for survival! #BaldEagle #Talons #RaptorFacts #DidYouKnow
January 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the moments YOU loved most this year!
7. A Bald Eagle's talons are powerful tools built for survival! #BaldEagle #Talons #RaptorFacts #DidYouKnow
7. A Bald Eagle's talons are powerful tools built for survival! #BaldEagle #Talons #RaptorFacts #DidYouKnow
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the moments YOU loved most this year!
8. Did you know, Red-tailed Hawks, like Jake, have a powerful, raspy scream that Hollywood loves to use? #NatureSounds #BirdsofPrey #DidYouKnow
8. Did you know, Red-tailed Hawks, like Jake, have a powerful, raspy scream that Hollywood loves to use? #NatureSounds #BirdsofPrey #DidYouKnow
January 1, 2026 at 2:59 AM
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the moments YOU loved most this year!
8. Did you know, Red-tailed Hawks, like Jake, have a powerful, raspy scream that Hollywood loves to use? #NatureSounds #BirdsofPrey #DidYouKnow
8. Did you know, Red-tailed Hawks, like Jake, have a powerful, raspy scream that Hollywood loves to use? #NatureSounds #BirdsofPrey #DidYouKnow
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the moments YOU loved most this year!
9. Did you know that not all eagles have the same leg coverings? #GoldenEagle #BaldEagle #RaptorFacts #WildlifeAdaptations
9. Did you know that not all eagles have the same leg coverings? #GoldenEagle #BaldEagle #RaptorFacts #WildlifeAdaptations
January 1, 2026 at 2:13 AM
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the moments YOU loved most this year!
9. Did you know that not all eagles have the same leg coverings? #GoldenEagle #BaldEagle #RaptorFacts #WildlifeAdaptations
9. Did you know that not all eagles have the same leg coverings? #GoldenEagle #BaldEagle #RaptorFacts #WildlifeAdaptations
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the moments YOU loved most this year!
10. Did you know Bald Eagles have both binocular and monocular vision? #BaldEagleFacts #VisionSkills #EagleEye
10. Did you know Bald Eagles have both binocular and monocular vision? #BaldEagleFacts #VisionSkills #EagleEye
January 1, 2026 at 2:12 AM
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the moments YOU loved most this year!
10. Did you know Bald Eagles have both binocular and monocular vision? #BaldEagleFacts #VisionSkills #EagleEye
10. Did you know Bald Eagles have both binocular and monocular vision? #BaldEagleFacts #VisionSkills #EagleEye
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the moments YOU loved most this year! Thank you for following along, supporting our work, and helping us care for Alaska’s incredible birds of prey. We'll be posting your #Top10 picks from 4pm until the new year begins! #newyears
December 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This Great Blue Heron arrived from Ketchikan, AK, underweight and hypothermic. After warming up and receiving care from our team, he’s now recovering in our ICU. Stay tuned for updates! #Heron #WildlifeRescue #AnimalHospital
December 29, 2025 at 6:04 PM
This Great Blue Heron arrived from Ketchikan, AK, underweight and hypothermic. After warming up and receiving care from our team, he’s now recovering in our ICU. Stay tuned for updates! #Heron #WildlifeRescue #AnimalHospital
On behalf of the Staff, Volunteers, and Board of Directors of the Alaska Raptor Center, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays
December 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
On behalf of the Staff, Volunteers, and Board of Directors of the Alaska Raptor Center, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays
We have a new patient in the clinic! 👀 Before the big reveal, can you guess this bird by its feet and legs? Take a close look, drop your guess below, and then keep watching to see if you’re right! #GuesstheBird #WhatIsIt #GuessingGame
December 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM
We have a new patient in the clinic! 👀 Before the big reveal, can you guess this bird by its feet and legs? Take a close look, drop your guess below, and then keep watching to see if you’re right! #GuesstheBird #WhatIsIt #GuessingGame
Curious about what owls eat? Join us today, December 19th at 3:00 PM Alaska Time for a LIVE Owl Pellet Dissection with one of our Avian Care Specialists!
Grab your curiosity and tune in for an up-close look at how owls digest their meals!
Grab your curiosity and tune in for an up-close look at how owls digest their meals!
December 19, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Curious about what owls eat? Join us today, December 19th at 3:00 PM Alaska Time for a LIVE Owl Pellet Dissection with one of our Avian Care Specialists!
Grab your curiosity and tune in for an up-close look at how owls digest their meals!
Grab your curiosity and tune in for an up-close look at how owls digest their meals!
Narwhal, our resident Great Horned Owl, showing off his facial disc, a special set of concave feathers that collects and directs sound to his ears hidden beneath the fluff. This feathered dish lets owls hear even the faintest sounds, like prey moving under snow! #GreatHornedOwl #Owls #OwlAdaptations
December 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Narwhal, our resident Great Horned Owl, showing off his facial disc, a special set of concave feathers that collects and directs sound to his ears hidden beneath the fluff. This feathered dish lets owls hear even the faintest sounds, like prey moving under snow! #GreatHornedOwl #Owls #OwlAdaptations
Did you know that an Owls elongated eyes are fixed in place by bony sclerotic rings? They can’t roll their eyes in their sockets like us humans. To make up for it, owls have incredible neck flexibility, able to turn their heads up to 270°! #OwlEyes #NatureAdaptations #Owlidays
December 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Did you know that an Owls elongated eyes are fixed in place by bony sclerotic rings? They can’t roll their eyes in their sockets like us humans. To make up for it, owls have incredible neck flexibility, able to turn their heads up to 270°! #OwlEyes #NatureAdaptations #Owlidays
Only 4 more days until Owlidays!
Have you ever wondered why our raptors don’t get fruits or veggies? All raptors, including Bald Eagles, are obligate carnivores, meaning their bodies are built to digest meat only. #carnivore #DidYouKnow #owlidays
Have you ever wondered why our raptors don’t get fruits or veggies? All raptors, including Bald Eagles, are obligate carnivores, meaning their bodies are built to digest meat only. #carnivore #DidYouKnow #owlidays
December 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Only 4 more days until Owlidays!
Have you ever wondered why our raptors don’t get fruits or veggies? All raptors, including Bald Eagles, are obligate carnivores, meaning their bodies are built to digest meat only. #carnivore #DidYouKnow #owlidays
Have you ever wondered why our raptors don’t get fruits or veggies? All raptors, including Bald Eagles, are obligate carnivores, meaning their bodies are built to digest meat only. #carnivore #DidYouKnow #owlidays
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
December 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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