19
Mar
Backyard Conservation
The focus of March’s Winged Wednesday was “Backyard Conservation,” where we highlighted ten simple ways for everyone to support raptor conservation efforts, along with explanations of how and why these actions matter. Birds all over the world need our help, including raptors here in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. While the list of “10 Ways to... Read More
12
Mar
Welcome Our New Interns and Americorps Member
This month Teton Raptor Center welcomes two new interns! Caroline Cohen is our rehabilitation intern. She graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a B.S. in Wildlife Biology & Conservation. After spending a year in Ohio working at the Glen Helen Raptor Center, Caroline realized that working with raptors was the career path that... Read More
05
Mar
Help Us Name Our Two New Male Falcons
Join us in a quest to name our two newest feathered ambassadors, embodying the spirit of conservation and natural history in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem! First up is our vocal, adaptable, and curious male American Kestrel, the smallest falcon native to North America. Hatched in 2023, he’s on the cusp of celebrating his first bird-day!... Read More
27
Feb
Blood Chemistry Samples to Help Rehab Patients
Teton Raptor Center’s research team has been out in the field recently, collecting blood samples from wild raptors and corvids as part of a blood-chemistry project in collaboration with TRC’s rehabilitation clinic and Teton Conservation District. Having information on the natural blood chemistry levels in wild raptors can help rehabilitators better understand patient condition and... Read More
20
Feb
IAATE Conference Presentation on Avian Influenza
TRC’s Education Coordinator, Anna Tobin, recently delivered a compelling presentation at the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators (IAATE) Conference in Eugene, Oregon. The conference brought together approximately 200 avian trainers and educators worldwide to delve into optimal welfare practices and impactful education programming. Anna’s presentation, titled “HPAI Response & Resiliency,” centered on TRC’s... Read More
13
Feb
Love is in the Air: Poo-Poo Project Match
As we approach Valentine’s Day, we have an extraordinary opportunity todouble the impact of the Poo-Poo Project through a generous matching donation! Imagine this: Every year, countless small cavity-nesting birds face a perilous fate in the depths of vault toilets. The venting pipe at the top of these campground and rest-stop toilets mimics the dead snags... Read More
06
Feb
Publication on Winter Golden Eagle Habitat
TRC’s research team is excited to announce our latest publication, Predicting the spatial distribution of golden eagles to inform full annual cycle conservation in western North America. This open-access research article describes how TRC researchers and partners used millions of GPS locations from tagged eagles to map the best winter and non-breeding habitats for eagles across... Read More
30
Jan
Ambassador Appreciation Night
On January 24th, Teton Raptor Center honored volunteers for donating 7,951 hours in 2023 to support raptor conservation. The celebration, with a Hollywood theme, took place at the newly renovated Moseley/Hardeman Barn. Upon arrival, attendees walked the red carpet, enjoyed dinner generously catered by Nora’s Fish Creek Inn, and were entertained by local celebrity improv... Read More
23
Jan
Remembering Manzana
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched.They must be felt with the heart.” — Helen Keller Over the weekend we marked the poignant departure of one of our beloved avian ambassadors, Manzana the Barn Owl. As she gracefully embarked on her final flight, our hearts were filled... Read More
19
Jan
Weekly Patient Update – January 19th, 2024
Get the latest updates on the patients currently in our care from TRC’s Avian Care Team. To help wild birds wild, you can make a donation online.