Sitka, our resident Bald Eagle at the Alaska Raptor Center, is a majestic sight, and it's hard to believe she only weighs 14 pounds. In Alaska, where our food sources are plentiful, Bald Eagles can vary from 7 to 14 pounds. #BirdsofNorthAmerica #AlaskanNature #DidYouKnow
Replying to @maplesnake After a few weeks in isolation, recovering from Avian Pox, Rosie the juvenile Bald Eagle has officially moved into our Bald Eagle Flight Training Center! She’s now working on rebuilding her strength and flight skills as she gets closer to returning to the wild. #BaldEagle #WildlifeRehab #RosieTheEagle #RaptorRecovery
Did you know a Bald Eagle's beak and talons are made of keratin, the same material as human fingernails? Just like our nails, they sometimes need trimming! #coping #wildlifeconservation #DidYouKnow
Meet Peter, a Pectoral Sandpiper, our newest patient from Juneau, AK! He arrived with a tear in his right wing patagium, but thanks to a cozy setup with mud, grass, and plenty of bugs, he’s healing in comfort. #PectoralSandpiper #WildlifeRehab #PeterTheSandpiper