20
Oct
Weekly Patient Update –October 20th, 2023
Get the latest updates on the patients currently in our care from Sheena, TRC’s Associate Avian Care Director. To help wild birds wild, you can make a donation here. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram!
18
Oct
Celebrating the Inspiring Life of Owly, 2002-2023
It is with sadness and inspiration that we share with you that on October 10th, at 21 years old, Owly, TRC’s matriarch Great Horned Owl, was humanely euthanized due to concerns over her quality of life. TRC staff and volunteers, her lifelong caretakers, bid Owly farewell and celebrated her life by sharing memories, poems, photos,... Read More
13
Oct
Weekly Patient Update –October 13th, 2023
Get the latest updates on the patients currently in our care from Sheena, TRC’s Associate Avian Care Director. To help wild birds wild, you can make a donation here. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram!
10
Oct
TRC Discovers a New Raptor Breeding in Wyoming
It’s not every day that a new raptor species is found breeding in Wyoming. However, TRC’s research team made such a rare discovery late this summer when it documented a pair of Barred Owls nesting in Grand Teton National Park. This is the first known instance of the species breeding in Wyoming. Research technician Adrian... Read More
06
Oct
Weekly Patient Update –October 6th, 2023
Get the latest updates on the patients currently in our care from Sheena, TRC’s Associate Avian Care Director. To help wild birds wild, you can make a donation here. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram!
03
Oct
Raptor Blood Chemistry Study Takes Flight
Teton Raptor Center uses an Abaxis blood chemistry analyzer to diagnose and treat raptor patients. Using a small blood sample from a patient, our team can now measure various blood chemistry metrics such as sodium, albumin, and uric acid. Just like your doctor can use your blood chemistry results to diagnose illnesses, these metrics can... Read More
29
Sep
Weekly Patient Update – September 29th, 2023
Get the latest updates on the patients currently in our care from Sheena, TRC’s Associate Avian Care Director. To help wild birds wild, you can make a donation here. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram!
26
Sep
Window Safety & Sparkling Views: A Winning Combination
One of the most frequently asked questions we get at Teton Raptor Center is “What do you recommend for preventing birds from flying into my windows?” Well, with the completion of the Hardeman Barn restoration, we now have windows adorned with bird-safe markers to showcase our top recommendation! These unassuming markers play a vital role... Read More
22
Sep
Weekly Patient Update – September 22nd, 2023
Get the latest updates on the patients currently in our care from Sheena, TRC’s Associate Avian Care Director. To help wild birds wild, you can make a donation here. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram!
20
Sep
Aura the Turkey Vulture
Our first vulture ambassador has a name! Aura was named in reference to the scientific name for Turkey Vultures, “Cathartes aura,” through a community naming contest. “Cathartes aura” roughly translates to “cleansing breeze” which refers to their important roles as scavengers. Through scavenging on carcasses, vultures help reduce the spread of disease and the smell... Read More