Cascades Raptor Center

Making Friday night plans? Drop by Ninkasi Tasting Room this Friday, August 9th, where $1 from every pint sold will benefit the birds! Come drop by and say hi! (Plus, we hear that Trivia starts that night at 7PM!)

Our hospital is very busy! Here are just a few of the many patients that are being cared for right now:

Picture #1: This is one of many young Coopers Hawks in the hospital who fell out of their nest. We have successfully re-nested a few of these little guys and continue to try to re-nest the rest.

Picture #2: This Green Heron nestling has some serious bed head. After being on the ground for a day and no nest to be found they are now in our care until they are big enough to be released.

Pictures #3: Both of these Western Screech Owl fledglings found their way on some peoples porch. These two are flying very well and will be released soon!

Picture #4: This Northern Pygmy Owl flew into a window with some minor head trauma. They are already showing great improvement and will be released soon!

Picture #5: This Red-Tailed Hawk was found in a bush with a drooping wing. Finding that they had a left shoulder injury this hawk had lots of rest to heal. This beautiful bird made a full recovery and was released a few days ago.

Want to contribute to the care of these feathered patients? 🪶 You can help by donating to https://cascadesraptorcenter.org/donate/. All donations go directly to helping us continue to provide care to the wildlife pictured here and the other 50+ patients in our hospital.

Found an injured animal? Please call our raptor hotline at 541-485-1320 ext. 1

Looking for a way to support the birds in our care during this heatwave? Join us this Friday at Alesong Countryside Brewery! Throughout the entire day, a portion of sales will go back to supporting Cascades Raptor Center and the birds in our care. From 5PM to 7PM, CRC have a table present with activities, so make sure to stop by, grab a drink and a bite to eat, and say hello!

As temperatures hit record highs this week, so have our patient numbers in the wildlife hospital. Staff are working day and night to care for the injured and orphaned birds, many of which prematurely left their nests due to the extreme heat and have become injured or orphaned. Our clinic is full of babies: Cooper's Hawks, Screech Owls, Barn Owls, Stellar Jays, and Crows (to name a few). Whenever possible we reunite babies with their families.

You can help make this time easier for local wildlife by placing dishes/shallow containers of water out in your yard. Change the water frequently and place a rock in larger containers so that small wildlife can safely drink and cool down.

You can also assist us by donating to https://cascadesraptorcenter.org/donate/. All donations go directly to helping us continue to provide care to the wildlife pictured here and the other 50+ patients in our hospital.

Found an injured animal? Please call our raptor hotline at 541-485-1320 ext. 1

Do to the continued excessive heat, Cascades Raptor Center will be closing at 1:00PM tomorrow, Tuesday, July 9th. During this heat wave, remember to stay hydrated, keep cool, and take it easy!

Due to extreme heat, Cascades Raptor Center will be closing early at 1:00 PM tomorrow, July 5th through Sunday July 7th. We will return to normal hours on Tuesday, July 9th. Keep cool and safe during this heat wave!

We are hiring! The Senior Rehabilitation Technician will work in all aspects of the wildlife hospital. They will assist the Director of Rehabilitation in all areas of the rehabilitation program and in the absence of the Director of Rehabilitation, they will manage the hospital independently.

https://cascadesraptorcenter.org/employment/

Looking for something fun to do this Thursday? Cascades Raptor Center is open this Fourth of July from 10 AM to 5 PM! Come out and visit Ae**us and our other amazing feathered friends!

Raptor encounters at an art gallery? With live music, wine, and cheese? What could be better?! Remember to secure your tickets to Flights of Fancy, an upscale fundraiser held next Friday, June 28th, at Emerald Art Center in Springfield! 100% of your ticket price goes towards helping the birds in our care. Purchase tickets online today at www.cascadesraptorcenter.org/flights.

Did you know that 100% of your Flights of Fancy ticket cost goes to supporting the birds in our care? Join us next Friday June 28th and help us raise the funds needed for this year's busy season! Can't attend but still want to support us? Share this event with a friend and consider making a donation today!

We're so excited to announce Flights of Fancy--an upscale 21+ benefit evening featuring art, music, raptor encounters, a silent auction, and more! Join us on June 28th for an evening you won't forget. Tickets are on sale now at www.cascadesraptorcenter.org/flights.

Happy Pride Month! Cascades Raptor Center strives to create a welcoming, inclusive environment that celebrates community, acceptance, and diversity. We are so grateful for the amazing community of LGBTQIA2S+ volunteers, staff, and visitors that make the Center special.

Want to celebrate Pride with us in style? We still have 10 tickets left to our Q***r Night at the Raptor Center event this Friday, June 21st! Tickets are first come, first serve and available at www.cascadesraptorcenter.org.

Looking for something fun to do this Father's Day? Tickets are still available for tomorrow morning's Sunday Tour--a great way to learn more about birds of prey while spending quality time with the family. Not a morning person? Fathers and father figures visit the Center for free tomorrow, June 16, when visiting with their families!

Join us for tonight's Art Walk from 5-7pm at Emerald Art Center to celebrate a selection of youth and adult artists from the 2024 Raptor Art Challenge. We received over 400 incredible entries and fit as many as possible in the mezzanine gallery at Emerald Art Center. The community exhibition, Raptors of the Pacific Northwest, will be on view through June 28th. Thank you to all the talented artists who participated in this year's Raptor Art Challenge!

We're so excited to announce Flights of Fancy--an upscale 21+ benefit evening featuring art, music, raptor encounters, a silent auction, and more! Join us on June 28th for an evening you won't forget. Tickets are on sale now at www.cascadesraptorcenter.org/flights.

It’s baby season and our hospital staff have been busy caring for some pretty big babies🦅

The nest of these baby Bald Eagles collapsed causing them to fall and subsequently get struck by falling branches. These two eaglets were admitted into our hospital each with a broken leg. Although their prognosis is still very guarded, they have already had their casts replaced by splints and their fractures feel a lot more stable! They have been getting stronger and gaining weight. Hospital staff have been caring for them around the clock to make their stay as comfortable as possible.

Want to contribute to the care of these eaglets? Consider making a donation to help support our work in saving Oregon’s beautiful raptors! Donations can be made on our website with the link in our bio.

Max the Peregrine Falcon is rolling into the long weekend! Cascades Raptor Center is open this Monday, Memorial Day, from 10 AM to 5 PM!

Happy ! Did you know there are billions of birds on the wing right now trying to make it to their seasonal homes? Some species travel thousands of miles each spring, flying continuously for days at a time.

Ways you can help:

1. Encourage insects, which are vital food for many migrating birds. Don't use pesticides and let ground litter lie. The Swainson's Hawk (pictured) lives almost entirely off of grasshoppers in its summer range.

2. Reduce light pollution around your home or business. Many migrating species travel at night and can be disoriented by urban lighting.

3. Protect windows against bird strikes. Apply opaque markings across the whole window exterior 2 inches apart, which helps birds see the window as an obstacle, not a clear flight path. (Hint: you can see this in action at our nature center the next time you visit!)

You don’t want to miss this stunning raptor art exhibition now up at the Springfield City Hall Gallery! Showcasing over 60 works of art, Raptors of the Pacific Northwest features Oregon artists and their portraits of birds of prey found in the Pacific Northwest. The juried exhibition includes a selection of artists from the 2024 Cascades Raptor Center’s Raptor Art Challenge. Highlighting Owls, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, Hawks, and Vultures, each artwork provides a unique perspective capturing the artist’s relationship to a raptor species. The pieces span mediums from woodwork to cross stitch, gourde sculpture, felting, painting, wearables, and more. Many of the works of art are listed for sale! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to raptor care and environmental education. Join us on Friday, May 10 from 5 – 7pm for the Springfield Art Walk!

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Pouring rain? No sweat for Hans the (very wet) Eurasian Eagle Owl! Thank you to the amazing crowd of attendees who came to our first Night at the Raptor Center event of the 2024 season! Despite the rainy weather, nearly 50 guests joined in on the fun and met our ambassadors and their trainers, all of whom did a phenomenal job in some less-than-phenomenal weather. Thank you again to Ninkasi Brewing and Willamette Valley Vineyards for sponsoring our May 3rd event!

Missed the fun? There's still time to book your tickets to our other Night at the Raptor Center events -for dates and ticket information, visit https://cascadesraptorcenter.org/night-at-the-raptor-center/

Valentino and our other amazing educational ambassadors are getting ready to meet you!

Join us this Friday evening for Night at the Raptor Center: this is your chance to wine and dine while meeting our Raptor team up close, all while exploring the Center after hours.

More of a morning bird than a night owl? Spots are still open on Sunday morning for this week's Summer Sunday Tour! Come along with a trainer before the Center opens and learn about our resident birds!

Tickets to both are on sale now at https://cascadesraptorcenter.org/programs.

This little guy has been working on something special…
Guillermo, the Aplomado Falcon, did his first free flights for four lucky audiences this weekend. We are all so excited to see this guy rock these new skills, and can’t wait to show you what he can do!

Have you been keeping an eye on what's coming up? Opa here to remind you that the first 2024 Night at the Raptor Center event is only a week away! Tickets are still available, so head over to www.cascadesraptorcenter.org/night-at-the-raptor-center to save your spot and get the chance to wine and dine with the raptors!

Cascades Raptor Center wishes you a Happy Earth Day 2024! This week remember to get outside, appreciate and conserve the natural world, and watch some birds! 🌍💚

Please share your love of all birds and raptors by shopping at Wild Birds Unlimited this Saturday, April 20th from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. A whopping 50% of all proceeds from the day will go back to the Raptor Center! Now's the time to stock up feeders, seed, suet, baths, nesting boxes, houses, and more!

Please join us tomorrow, Tuesday April 16th at three Cornucopia Restaurant locations (Eugene and Springfield) for a delicious meal – breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Mention Cascades Raptor Center to your server and Cornucopia will donate 15% of the proceeds to the raptors!

Our popular Night at the Raptor Center series is back for 2024.

Friday, May 3rd is our first evening!

Tour our center after hours and meet raptors out on the glove while enjoying light refreshments and a beverage in your hand. This event fills up quickly, so register today!

Special thanks to Ninkasi Brewing and Willamette Valley Vineyards for sponsoring beverages for our 2024 season.

To find out more or purchase tickets click here: https://cascadesraptorcenter.org/night-at-the-raptor-center/