Center for Birds of Prey

Center for Birds of Prey Visit our Center for flight demos & tours. Conservation, Education + Avian Care & Oil Spill Response. Private group programs and rates are available.
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Admission: Adults - $22, Youth (3-17) - $17, Children under 3 - Free. Discounts are available for senior citizens, active-duty military, AAA members and groups of 25 or more. Under the umbrella of the Avian Conservation Center, The Center for Birds of Prey and the Avian Medical and Oiled Bird Treatment Facility identify and address vital environmental issues through avian medicine, educational ou

treach and conservation initiatives. The newly expanded campus allows visitors the opportunity to experience birds of prey in a natural setting and to learn more about avian science and environmental conservation. The Center for Birds of Prey invites visitors to discover the life of raptors through educational conservation programs, captivating flight demonstrations and guided walking tours. We are open to the public three days a week and offer coordinated education programs that include a program and flight demonstration in our large outdoor amphitheater. Guests are also welcome to take a virtually guided walking tour of our outdoor campus where our aviaries house nearly 50 species of eagles, falcons, hawks, owls, vultures and other birds of prey from all parts of the world.

06/10/2026

A healthy Mississippi Kite back in the skies 🤍

Talk about being in the right place at the right time.🦅This young Red-tailed Hawk was spotted on the campus downtown Ch...
06/06/2026

Talk about being in the right place at the right time.🦅

This young Red-tailed Hawk was spotted on the campus downtown Charleston, alone and unable to fly. Fortunately for him, one of our incredible volunteers, Dr. Hannah McQueen, was on duty at the hospital and quickly sprang into action, safely containing the bird and coordinating his transport to our clinic.

Upon admission, the hawk was dehydrated, and initial bloodwork suggests possible rodenticide toxicity, a sadly common threat to birds of prey. When rodents consume poison and are later eaten by predators, the effects can move up the food chain with devastating consequences.

For now, this juvenile hawk is receiving supportive care while our team monitors his progress. Stay tuned for updates.

06/05/2026

Same age, different species. Completely different owls.🦉

These six-week-old Northern Hawk Owl and Great Grey Owl chicks are two of our newest Avian Ambassadors. Watch until the end to see their future adult plumage and the different ways they tackle mealtime.

Meet three of the newest members of our Education Department! 🐥These chicks recently received their first health check a...
06/02/2026

Meet three of the newest members of our Education Department! 🐥

These chicks recently received their first health check as they begin their journey toward becoming Avian Ambassadors.

Avian Ambassadors play an important role at the Center. Through educational programs and close-up encounters, they help us share fascinating facts about their species, highlight the challenges they face in the wild, showcase their unique behaviors, and inspire others to help protect wildlife and the habitats they depend on.

Once ready, visitors to the Center will have the opportunity to see them up close, discover why these birds are so remarkable and learn about the important role they play.

[Great Grey Owl → American Kestrel → Northern Hawk-Owl]

05/27/2026

Black Scoters are diving ducks built for life at sea. With their feet positioned farther back on their bodies than other ducks, those rapid little kicks help propel them underwater as they dive for fish, crustaceans, and other prey beneath the surface.

While it may look effortless here, imagine doing this in rough ocean water, waves overhead. Every kick serves a purpose.

This male Black Scoter is currently a patient at our Avian Medical Clinic.

Black Scoter inset hit courtesy of Doug Hitchcox

Palmetto Giving Day is live. 💙 A 36-hour local fundraiser that supports the birds we care for and the communities we ser...
05/05/2026

Palmetto Giving Day is live. 💙 A 36-hour local fundraiser that supports the birds we care for and the communities we serve across Georgetown County and beyond.

In the past 12 months alone, our Avian Medical Clinic has cared for 82 birds from Georgetown County, with 14 already admitted in 2026 and several still in our care today.

From loons to owls to pelicans, each one represents a moment where intervention mattered, and a second chance became possible.

To kick things off, the first $13,000 in donations will be matched - magnifying your impact - thanks to generous support from the Tamsberg Family Foundation and the Francis P. Bunnelle Foundation.

Be part of what makes that possible.

https://www.palmettogivingday.org/organizations/avian-conservation-center

See our stories to follow along today. 🔗 Link in profile to give.

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4719 Highway 17N
Awendaw, SC
29429

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