The Raptor Trust

In 2023, we admitted a total of 4,921 birds representing 156 different species. The most common reason for admission was "fell from nest/orphan," with over 28% of all patients being displaced youngsters, primarily arriving during late spring and early summercommonly referred to as "baby bird season." This period is notably busy for our organization.many of The injured birds we treat have had unfortunate interactions with humans, either directly or indirectly. We categorize these injuries into several types, including collisions with vehicles, window strikes, entrapment in glue traps, poisoning, gunshot injuries, entanglement in netting or fishing lines, and attacks by domestic pets. A significant 2,977 patients required care due to such preventable injuries.we also admitted a number of non-native or domesticated birds, including parakeets, racing pigeons, and barnyard ducks that were brought to us by The public. While our mission focuses on native wildlife, we occasionally reunite these birds with their owners or find new homes for them, as state law prohibits their release into The wild. The Raptor Trust successfully released 2,061 birds back into their natural habitats and transferred 142 birds to other wildlife centers for further care and eventual release.among The birds admitted, The american robin was The most frequently received species, with 474 individuals. Other common species included mourning doves (465), blue jays (187), house finches (130), and common grackles (115).notably, we also admitted several unusual and interesting birds, including a red-breasted merganser, a wilson's storm-petrel, a northern saw-whet owl, a hooded warbler, and a great-crested flycatcher, all of which were successfully released back into The wild.