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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Meet Monday, a juvenile Merlin found in Juneau, AK, not flying and struggling to get away from human presence. After some x-rays, our team found a fracture in his right clavicle. Stay tuned for updates! #Merlin #WildlifeRehab #WildlifeEducation #SmallButFierce
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
You can make a real difference for Alaska’s wild birds for just $75! Join our Adopt-a-Raptor program and become an adoptive "parent" to help provide daily care, feeding, and medical treatment for Alaska's wild birds. www.AlaskaRaptor.org/adopt-a-raptor/
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Did you know that keeping our Bald Eagle patients clean is just as important as their medical care? Here you can watch one of our handlers helping one of our Bald Eagle patients wash their feet. #RaptorCare #WildlifeRehab #BehindTheScenes #WildlifeEducation
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Go Green @ecowarriorss.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Simple changes to public lighting increase survival of birds and save up to 60% of energy. Intense lights confuse the seabirds, and they often end up flying into city-made obstacles, or they fall from exhaustion while trying to find their way through flood of lights. www.birdlife.org/news/2026/07...
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No more blind birds: Reducing light pollution saves birds and energy
Simple changes to public lighting increase the survival of birds and save up to 60% of energy.
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Go Green @ecowarriorss.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Ration flying now True impact of your flying several times higher than commonly used CO₂ calculators suggest For example current calculations for first class from Singapore to Zurich on B777 plane, say it emits 5000 kg when in fact its 14,000 kg #climate www.newscientist.com/article/2502...
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Your flight emissions are way higher than carbon calculators suggest
Existing tools that work out the carbon footprint of flights greatly underestimate their warming impact, say the makers of a new calculator
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Go Green @ecowarriorss.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Europe birds disappearing 600 million breeding birds lost in EU since 1980. Largest drop in population is seen in the house sparrow with 247 million fewer individuals, followed by yellow wagtail with 97, starling with 75, and skylark with 68 million fewer individuals www.birdlife.org/news/2021/11...
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New report reveals huge declines in Europe’s birds
A new study on breeding birds in the EU shows one out of every six birds over nearly a 40 -year period has been lost. Overall, we have lost around 600 million breeding birds in the EU since 1980.
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
This Bald Eagle was admitted after a fight with another eagle. During the examination, our staff discovered a brood patch. We were able to quickly release it back into the wild so it could get back to its important job as a parent! #AnimalRescue #BaldEagles #HelpingWildlife
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Did you know, a “brood patch” is a patch of featherless skin that develops on the underside of birds during the nesting season? This patch of skin is well supplied with blood vessels to transfer heat to their eggs when incubating. #baldeagles #broodpatch #DidYouKnow
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Go Green @ecowarriorss.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
20,000 beautiful native birds in Australia to be killed Just to see these beautiful birds is heart warming and then to think of the cruel killing of these birds drenched in blood and dying sickens me to the heart of my soul Feck the killers of these birds
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
This Orange-crowned Warbler came to us after a window collision and was able to be released just a few hours later! You can make simple changes at home, like adding decals or making windows more visible, to help prevent collisions and keep birds safe. #Warbler #WindowCollision #YouCanHelp
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Meet Varia, our newest Raptor-in-Residence! 🦉 After a vehicle strike, changes to her flight mean she can’t hunt in the wild. Now she serves as an ambassador. Keeping roadsides free of food & trash helps protect birds like Varia. #barredowl #welcomehome #owls
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Happy #EarthDay! Here at the Alaska Raptor Center, we see firsthand how the health of our environment affects the birds in our care. This Earth Day, we encourage simple actions, like keeping roadsides clean, to help keep our feathered friends safe. #WildlifeConservation #YouCanMakeADifference
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Meet Banana! 🦅 This Bald Eagle was admitted to the Alaska Raptor Center in rough shape. He was emaciated and dealing with severe diarrhea, but with help from our team, he made a strong recovery. #Rescue #Release #WildlifeConservation #Freedom #FridayFreedom
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Meet Narwhal, a Great Horned Owl, who was left him with a fractured wing after a vehicle collision. Although he healed, his flight is no longer silent enough for hunting, making life in the wild impossible. #wildlifeconservation #owls #GreatHornedOwl
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
After six months of care, Hazel is ready to head home! This Bald Eagle came to us from Bird TLC in Anchorage, AK after being shot. Now, Hazel has reached the end of her rehabilitative journey and is ready to head back into the wild! #ConservationInAction #HazelTheEagle #SecondChances
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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 09/04/2026
We're in court this week to protect endangered Florida panthers from a massive new development within the panthers’ occupied breeding habitat in southwest Florida. More details: biodiv.us/4vjJoWH
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Meet Bruiser, a #BaldEagle who arrived unable to fly due to rodenticide poisoning. After treatment and supportive care, he made a strong recovery and was released back into the wild! Rodenticides can unintentionally harm wildlife when predators consume poisoned prey. #rescue #protectwildlife
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Fun Fact Friday! Did you know Bald Eagles change color as they grow? During their first four years, their feathers gradually shift from dark brown to the iconic white head and tail. #BaldEagle #AgingGracefully #AnimalFacts
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
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. www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3TL9B79XQUI9H/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
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
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
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
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
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
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Falconry hoods are one of the most common tools we use in the clinic. By gently covering a bird’s eyes, these specialized hoods reduce sensory input and help keep our Bald Eagle patients calm during medical care. #FalconryHood #DidYouKnow #WildlifeRehabilitation
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Did you know most owls have asymmetrical ears? One ear is higher on the head than the other. This gives owls incredible directional hearing, allowing them to pinpoint prey using sound alone. #OwlFacts #DidYouKnow #SoundScience
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Great news from the clinic! Mahito, the Great Blue Heron who arrived underweight and hypothermic, has made a strong recovery and has been cleared for release back into the wild! Thank you to everyone who supports wildlife rehabilitation! #Heron #successstory #freedom
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
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
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
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
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
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
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
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
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
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
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
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
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
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
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
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
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
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
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
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
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
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
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
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
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
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
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
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
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
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
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Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
The 2025 Parrot Club Charity Auction For the Birds ends tomorrow evening! There are still items with no bids and a lot of bargains to be had! Here are a few items which still have no bids! Where are our lovebird and budgie peeps? #ParrotSky #FellowshipOfTheWing 32auctions.com/TPC25 theparrotclub.org
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Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
The 2025 Parrot Club Charity Auction For the Birds is LIVE!! Time to start bidding! We have 263 items this year & a brand new charity section raising money & awareness for some of our favorite bird charities! #ParrotSky #Fellowshipofthewing www.32auctions.com/TPC25 www.theparrotclub.org
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
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
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Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Here's the link to the excellent talk tonight at The Parrot Club! youtu.be/kkCURERbrRA?...
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TPC Oct 2025 Zoom Meeting - Dr. Donald Brightsmith - Naturalized Parrots: Is the Sky Really Falling?
YouTube video by The Parrot Club
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
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
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💖 Birdhism Jen @birdhism.com · 30/09/2025
Budgies are the best. (Adopt one from a rescue! They’re the most surrendered and least adopted out at friend’s rescue).
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Alaska Raptor Center @raptororg.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
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 · 29/09/2025
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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Go Green @ecowarriorss.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Birds are telling us—in their behavior, in their dwindling numbers, in their silence—that we must take action now, and that we must take action where birds need us most, from the Arctic to Chile and everywhere in between. It’s time to rise to the occasion www.audubon.org/get-involved
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Ways to Get Involved
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montana3.bsky.social @montana3.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
But I was promised by prominent Climate Science leaders that “green” tech would solve all of this . . .
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