![]() I also loved the dedication plaques around the trust. We read all the signs that were posted outside each birds enclosure so we can learn more about the type of birds that were there. We took our time and enjoyed watching them sleep, fly, play and just relax. My daughter and I spent 2 hours slowly walking through the trust. If you are in the area – and love animals, it is 100% worth the trip! Visiting Raptor Trust I also opted to purchase a t-shirt and magnet on the way out just to show some extra support. There were a couple of birds not in their cages that my daughter really wanted to see like the Kestrel, so we will be back before she heads back to college. He stayed way up in the corner of the hutch so he was hard to get, but you can clearly see the intensity of his stare and curiosity. This guy was my favorite! His eyes sucked me right in. This hawk was truly enjoying his meal, this was actually the second mouse he ate. This was a last minute shot that I am so glad I got. Was so excited to be able to see feeding time. Of course all the birds are safe and secure in large areas that are built with wood and wire, so these images are not the best since shooting through layers of wire is tough, but give you an idea of the variety of birds that are cared for there. Most of the birds are able to be seen with a naked eye, but a pair of binoculars can definitely help see more details on some of the smaller birds that may be hidden in the corners of their hutches.īelow are just a few shots of The Raptor Trust. To me those are some gross birds, but to see them playing with a tube of cardboard, well that made me see them in a whole new way. One thing I was amazed by was the playfulness of the turkey vultures. Watching birds of prey eat was an amazing experience in itself. One of our favorite birds was a Raven who was pacing anxiously waiting for his grub to arrive. It was super quiet too so we could really enjoy the peacefulness birds bring. It was a perfect time to go since we got to see the birds being fed breakfast. My daughter and I visited on a Thursday morning as soon as they opened. ![]() The Raptor Trust seemed like a great day. The girl was home from college and I am always looking for things for us to do. This was a visit of my own accord, meaning I was not asked to come or paid to come. Others may remain at the trust for life if they feel they cannot survive in the wild. Here is the list of raptor species that were admitted:Įach of these raptors are assessed and then either treated and released back to the wild or sometimes transferred to other wildlife centers. 490 of the birds admitted were raptors and of those there were 19 different species. ![]()
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