Raptor Rehabilitation

Our veterinarians treat approximately 100 sick and injured raptors every year that may have been hit by automobiles, burned by power lines, poisoned, or found down for unknown reasons.

We provide medical care, food, and shelter to sick or injured birds, including eagles, falcons, hawks, and owls, with the goal of successfully retuning them to the wild whenever possible.

Birds that are not able to be released to the wild may stay at WSU as resident birds in the Stauber Raptor Facility or go to other care facilities where they may be foster parents for orphans of their species, kept in breeding programs, or used in public education programs.

Many resident birds are cared for at the college and participate in public education programs through the WSU Raptor Club, a nonprofit volunteer organization founded in 1981. The raptors and club volunteers visit service organizations, fairs, summer camps, and schools to educate children and adults about raptor conservation and the lives of these magnificent birds. The Raptor Club will be opening back up to general members fall semester 2021. We will be offering public presentations again fall of 2022. Thank you for your patience as we rebuild our program post-COVID. Our goal is to provide a world class experience to our members, the public, and our educational ambassadors. Any other inquiries can be directed to Dr. Marcie Logsdon.