![]() After a few unsuccessful surgery attempts to mend her wing, they had to partially amputate her left wingtip. ![]() She was found with an open fracture on her left wing which required surgery. Liberty is our 16 year old chatty lady who makes sure everyone can hear her. He enjoys mouse tidbits, taking baths, and going on walks around the museum when it’s sunny outside. In the spring time if you see him outside, he might let out a few flirty calls your way. Unfortunately, he imprinted on humans during that time and will always look to humans for companionship and food. He was illegally stolen from his nest when he was 2 days old and raised by humans. Hank is our 14 year old gentleman who is a real hit with the ladies. ![]() She loves hanging out in the sun, taking walks around the museum, shredding quail wings, and painting. Although she was rescued and taken to Rowena Wildlife Clinic, her wing never completely healed which prevents her from being able to fully extend it and fly. She fell from her nest when she was 6 weeks old and injured her right wrist. Killer is our 14 year old lady full of sass and curiosity. He enjoys hooting to visitors and his handlers, shredding his paper enrichment, and eating his dinner. After a few months with us, he had regained most of his vision back but was too habituated to humans. He was found on the ground as a youngster and taken to a rehabilitation facility where it was determined he was non-releasable due to minimal vision in both eyes. Junior is our 14 year old male who can be heard hooting at night in the winter time. All of these birds are the property of the federal government held under permit with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and United States Fish and Wildlife Service. In addition to the eagle exhibit, several education birds are on site include a great horned owl, an American kestrel, and a red-tailed hawk. Its 24’x48’ enclosure allows room for exercise, although their permanent wing injuries prevent them from flying. The bald eagles are strictly exhibition birds, allowing the public a relatively close view of a very large raptor. It affords the clinic an avenue for educating the public about native raptors and their habitats, provides a place for non-releasable injured birds that must otherwise be euthanized, and offers the Discovery Center a program that meets its mission to inspire appreciation and stewardship of the Gorge. Fish and Wildlife Migratory Bird Division, and Oregon Fish and Wildlife Department, the idea for a full-scale education and exhibit project evolved. Cypher, Chris Tolotti of Wildlife Rescue of the Gorge, U.S. With the assistance of the Discovery Center administrator, Dr. of the Rowena Wildlife Clinic, called in Spring 2007 to see if the Discovery Center would be interested in having a bald eagle to display. 201 if you would like more information or to schedule a private raptor presentation. 201 if you would like more information.Ĭan’t make it to one of our free presentations or want a more personalized experience with a raptor? We offer private raptor presentations that can be scheduled on site or off site whether it’s for a group of two, school groups, weddings, work meetings, or another occasion. Raptor presentations are included with paid admission, free for members. Times can vary slightly because we provide raptor presentations for group tours, so if you are planning your visit around the raptor presentations, we ask you to call ahead to confirm the day’s upcoming schedule. Summer presentations will begin March 20th, are at 11am and 2pm Tuesday through Sunday, and will run until the end of October. Winter presentations (Nov-Mar) are held on Saturdays and Sundays at 11am and 2pm. Presentations address the challenges of declining habitat, the hazards of toxic chemicals, and the role humans have played in both endangering and protecting these majestic ambassadors from the wild. ![]() Adults and children of all ages will enjoy learning about the unique attributes of each fascinating raptor species. ![]() You’ll get an up-close experience with a raptor, presented by our raptor program’s staff. Our raptor presentations are an inspiring way to learn about raptors, including falcons, hawks, owls, and eagles. We have given them a forever home here with us where they have become educational ambassadors for their species and help us teach the public about raptors during educational presentations. All 5 of our raptors are non-releasable due to injuries they sustained in the wild. The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center’s Raptor Program is the only place in the Gorge where you can meet and learn about live birds of prey. Inspiring Conservation through Raptor Education Four on the Forest Floor: Audubon’s Quadrupeds. ![]()
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