Raptor Ridge Wildlife Education

Raptor Ridge Wildlife Education Raptor Ridge Wildlife Education is an interactive outreach program focusing on the vital role raptors play in the natural world.

We strive to teach the importance of good stewardship and develop a passion for protecting our natural resources.

Eastern screech owls often experience a dramatic or "catastrophic" head molt, shedding most head feathers simultaneously...
08/16/2026

Eastern screech owls often experience a dramatic or "catastrophic" head molt, shedding most head feathers simultaneously. This leaves them looking remarkably bald, ragged, or "ugly-cute" for a few weeks before fresh plumage grows back. D’Artagnan is in the middle of her “catastrophic” head molt. She has no ear tufts and looks like she woke up on the wrong side of the bed. You can actually see her ear holes.

I’ll never pass up an opportunity to spend time with birds! While at the annual Buckmasters Expo, I got to see a beauti...
08/16/2026

I’ll never pass up an opportunity to spend time with birds! While at the annual Buckmasters Expo, I got to see a beautiful Alpomado falcon (normally found in South America) and got to say “hello” to a gorgeous red tailed hawk named Ghost. Thanks to the Alabama Hawking Association for bringing their amazing birds to share a bit about the sport of falconry!

08/15/2026
Little Chaco must have had a raging party last night! Look how dirty everything is! After a quick cleanup, he enjoyed ...
08/15/2026

Little Chaco must have had a raging party last night! Look how dirty everything is! After a quick cleanup, he enjoyed a fresh salad with some yummy mealworms.

In honor of International Owl Appreciation Day- a few pics of some of my favorite feathered friends!
08/04/2026

In honor of International Owl Appreciation Day- a few pics of some of my favorite feathered friends!

We’ve been keeping a secret…we’ve posted pictures showing our progress on the new mews. I didn’t really have a definite ...
07/28/2026

We’ve been keeping a secret…we’ve posted pictures showing our progress on the new mews. I didn’t really have a definite plan for the new enclosures but sometimes the stars just align. Three weeks ago Anthony and I took a trip to Detroit to bring a new “creature teacher” home. Owlbert Einstein is a 3 year old education ambassador Eurasian Eagle Owl. We have been spending time getting acquainted while he’s been in quarantine. He was a wonderful patient for his vet exam and beak trim last week. Thank you Dr Oster and vet tech Anna! He will be joining us soon for education outreach programs. Please help us welcome Owlbert Einstein to the Raptor Ridge family!

New mews are coming along!
07/25/2026

New mews are coming along!

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