Pacific Northwest Raptors Background & Info
Pacific Northwest Raptors Ltd. specializes in:
- training and working with captive-bred birds of prey
- training their handlers
- educating the public about raptors
Pacific Northwest Raptors is dedicated to the conservation of birds of prey. The centre is home to many birds of prey (ie. Falcon, Bald Eagle, Owl and Hawk) - mostly captive bred birds who fly free daily and come home daily. They house a few non-releasable birds that are unable to hunt or fly for themselves, and need a permanent home and care. The centre also helps with the rehabilitation of injured raptors (see rescue).
The raptors at Pacific Northwest Raptors fly for educational demonstrations at the centre and other locations. They also fly and help with pest management and bird control and also, sometimes, for media work (some of the birds are movie stars).
Educational flying demonstrations showcase the incredible flight skills of the raptors that live at Pacific Northwest Raptors. Watch an eagle as he soars overhead, only to descend to a perch beside the audience. Witness a red-tailed hawk make the catch as he shows off his hunting skills. Feel the breeze as an owl silently glides over your heads and be thrilled as a falcon buzzes past you, demonstrating his amazing aerial agility.
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What's new at Pacific Northwest Raptors 2009
PNWR is thrilled to be working in conjunction with the Vancouver Aquarium to conduct a birds of prey in flight program at the aquarium. Daily demos will showcase the amazing skills of some of our very own raptors until June 28.
Vancouver Aquarium Birds of Prey in Flight program 2009
Kid's Summer Camp dates have been set - check out Summer Events
We have a new Turkey Vulture who arrived in November 2008 - she has been named "Jury", so now we have Judge and Jury - the charismatic Turkey Vultures!!
Eggs are beginning to appear..... there will soon be baby raptors at PNWR! Our first barn owl babies have hatched... meet them in the giftshop!
** Volunteers needed: PNWR is currently accepting volunteers. If you have four hours per week to help out and you love birds and helping wildlife, please come in and fill out an application and talk to staff. Volunteers are needed to help clean, feed, and care for the on-site raptors. Although starting out with a lot of cleaning, volunteering is a great way to learn more about raptors, as staff gradually introduce you to the basics of raptor handling and care. Email or call for more information!!**
Goals
To further knowledge, respect for and awareness of birds of prey of all kinds
To foster conservation of birds of prey and their habitats
To promote high standards of care for captive and wild raptors
To practice and apply falconry techniques to solve wildlife management problems
To provide education and offer training to the public, for falconry and for bird control
Philosophy
The owners and staff at Pacific Northwest Raptors are committed to the conservation of Birds of Prey and their habitats. The trained, captive-bred raptors act as ambassadors for their wild cousins.
It is the belief of everyone at Pacific Northwest Raptors that through providing up-close, personal experiences with raptors, they are practicing conservation through education, encouraging increased awareness of raptors, and building support for conservation efforts that benefit wild raptors and raptor habitats.
As well as training the birds, they also train people in caring for, respecting and working with raptors. PNWR is the only falconry/raptor educational facility of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. Whether your interest is in meeting these amazing predators up close, breeding raptors for a conservation program, training a rehabilitated bird to fly again, hunting game with your hawk or falcon, training biologists or conservation officers, or just a thrilling experience, PNWR can help. From a short, 15-minute hawk walk, through to tailored advanced courses, they cover all the bases.
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