Alaska Raptor Center

Sitka is great at having her talons trimmed. But some of our other residents do take a LOT more work! 😅

Yep! Some of Sitka's favorite foods! 😁

Did you know Bald Eagle talons are made of the same material as our fingernails, keratin? Watch as Sitka takes part in her cooperative care by allowing us to trim her talons on the glove! #pedicure #CooperativeCare #AnimalCare #FunFactFriday

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/

Last week, a Varied Thrush came to the Alaska Raptor Center after a window collision.

Window strikes are common, but preventable. Adding decals or UV window reflectors helps birds see glass and stay safe. Small changes can save lives. #YouCanHelp #Thrush #WindowCollision

Meet Sitka, one of our Bald Eagle Raptors-in-Residence 🦅 After a collision with a car, she was left with permanent injuries, and Sitka can no longer survive on her own in the wild. She now has an important job, helping us educate the public. #WildlifeConservation #Ambassador #BaldEagles

This juvenile American Goshawk arrived at the Alaska Raptor Center from Haines, AK, after suffering head trauma from a window collision. After some supportive care and time in a flight mew, they were strong, steady, and ready for release! #WildlifeRehab #Goshawk #Wildlife

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader who inspired change through courage, compassion, and the unwavering belief that we can build a better world together. #MLKDay #Unity #Conservation

Our Avian Care Specialists create enrichment using natural materials like fur and fish to help encourage species appropriate behaviors. Then Onyx, our ambassador Raven, puts that enrichment to the test, one popsicle at a time! #Enrichment #ProblemSolving #Ravens

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Jake, one of our Red-tailed Hawk ambassadors.

Jake was a beloved presence at the Alaska Raptor Center, known for his unique personality and the many smiles he brought to staff and visitors alike. He will be deeply missed.

Did you know that Gyrfalcons are the largest falcon species in the world? Sable, our Peregrine/Gyrfalcon hybrid ambassador, shows off that impressive size perfectly! #PeregrineFalcon #Gyrfalcon #FalconHybrid #RaptorEducation

Great question. Koyu is a light morph Harlan's Red-tailed Hawk!

Update on one of our newest patients: Mahito, a Great Blue Heron.

Mahito arrived from Ketchikan underweight and hypothermic. After X-rays showed no additional injuries, he was warmed and began eating on his own. #WildlifeCare #GreatBlueHeron #WildlifeRehabilitation

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

ANNOUNCEMENT: Our Gift Shop will be closed this week, January 5th-9th, while we take inventory. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back once it’s complete. Thank you for supporting the Alaska Raptor Center! 🦅

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! 🦅

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the moments YOU loved most this year!

1. Meet our newest patient here at the Alaska Raptor Center, a Northern Pygmy Owl named King Owlbert by his rescuers. #small #owls #adorable

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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