A Barred Owl in flight in a forest.

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A pair of Bald Eagles sit in a nest surrounded by trees.
EagleWatch Volunteer Celebrates Conservation Win on Marco Island
November 09, 2023 — Rosemary Tolliver started a grassroots campaign to protect the land where she monitors a Bald Eagle nest on Marco Island.
A group of about 20 people stand in a grassy open area holding nets.
Center for Birds of Prey Volunteers Assemble Raptor Rescue Team
September 08, 2023 — From roadways to rooftops to back yards, the team has jumped in to help raptors in all kinds of situations.
Side-by-side photos of Connick, a juvenile Bald Eagle, taken several weeks apart.
Caring for Captiva Island's Popular Nest Camera Eaglet
May 17, 2023 — Connick fell from his nest on Captiva Island in April. He is safe in our rehabilitation area, where staff are monitoring his feather growth.
Trouble, Bald Eagle
Trouble the Teacher
May 08, 2023 — In March, we said goodbye to the longtime ambassador bird, Trouble the Bald Eagle. Senior Coordinator for Education Daisy Fiore, Ph.D. shares her thoughts on his passing.
Two photos: A trio of baby Barred Owls sit in a nest box while an adult Barred Owl looks in from outside. A days-old Red-shouldered Hawk sits in an incubator.
Spring Brings Baby Raptors, Soaring Costs to the Center for Birds of Prey
April 25, 2023 — The Center hosts an annual Baby Owl Shower to offset the increased costs that come with the surge of babies.
a quilt depicting leaves, human faces, and a bird skeleton
Lauren Austin, Artista en Residencia del Center for Birds of Prey
April 10, 2023 — Artista en residencia del Center for Birds of Prey, la artista de fibra Lauren Austin encuentra inspiración en las plumas, las garras e incluso los huesos de nuestras aves de rapiña residentes.