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
Alaska Raptor Center
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Meet Boris & Qigiq! Boris, our Great Grey Owl, is the tallest owl species on Earth (up to 33in, 5ft wingspan!). But Qigiq, our Snowy Owl, is heavier — up to 6.5lbs, making him North America's heaviest owl. Size isn't everything! 🦉 #owls #tallest #heaviest
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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
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
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
Did you know not all Red-tailed Hawks look the same? Koyu, a light morph Harlan’s Red-tailed Hawk and Raptor-in-Residence here at the Alaska Raptor Center, is a perfect example! #harlanshawk #RedtailedHawk #didyouknow
Enrichment time for Spirit! Today, part of her meal was hidden inside boxes, giving her the chance to tear, pull, and problem-solve her way to a reward.
Activities like this help stimulate natural behaviors while also keeping their minds active. #Enrichment #KeepActive #BaldEagles
In heartfelt reverence for Memorial Day, the Alaska Raptor Center's staff, volunteers, and Board of Directors, extend their deepest gratitude to the valiant men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while honorably serving in the United States Armed Forces. #thankyou #MemorialDay
Pride Day at the Alaska Raptor Center! Join us Saturday, June 13th, from 8am–4pm as we celebrate Pride with our Raptors-in-Residence! Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $5. #WildlifeConservation #Pride #JoinUs
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The Alaska Raptor Center is open for the 2026 Summer Season! Come experience one of Sitka’s top attractions, meet our Raptors-in-Residence, and learn all about Alaska’s incredible birds of prey.
We’re open daily from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with last admission at 3:30 PM.
#visitsitka #raptorcenter
The Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation Bald Eagle Flight Training Center provides a critical flight conditioning space for the Bald Eagles under our care, as well as allowing visitors to watch the birds without the birds ever seeing or hearing people. #wildliferescue #BaldEagles #LearningToFly
