RAPTOR, Inc.

RAPTOR, Inc. If you find an injured bird of prey in Southern Ohio or N. Kentucky, please call us at 513-825-3325. RAPTOR Inc. Every bird has a story. Saving the wild. Saving us.
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is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit bringing people face-to-face with the power and the peace of the wild. We rehabilitate nearly 400 birds of prey each year across Ohio and Kentucky, and we take that impact on the road with 400+ live education programs in schools, libraries, and communities. Every program sparks a connection. And every connection builds a future where wildlife and people thrive together. Conservation education through raptor rehabilitation and community engagement.

What a terrific evening of raptor research, learning, and conversation! Recently, RAPTOR supporters and stakeholders gat...
09/07/2026

What a terrific evening of raptor research, learning, and conversation!

Recently, RAPTOR supporters and stakeholders gathered for an engaging presentation by Cheryl Dykstra, PhD, who shared fascinating insights from her years of Red-shouldered Hawk research.

Dr. Dykstra’s one-hour program was the third installment of the RAPTOR Speaker Series, which debuted earlier this year. These quarterly gatherings connect researchers, rehabilitators, and conservation voices who bring the world of raptors into sharper focus.

Save the Date for our next Speaker Series Event: Thursday, November 19

Join us for a special panel discussion celebrating RAPTOR Inc.’s earliest years. Jim William and others who helped shape our formative chapters will share memories, stories, and behind-the-scenes reflections from the organization’s beginnings. The panel will be emceed by Carol Mundy, host of Outdoor Life on WMKV 89.3 FM.

We hope you’ll join us to honor the people, passion, and perseverance that helped RAPTOR take flight. This upcoming event will again be hosted by our friends at John A Ruthven Art (130 Longworth St, Milford, OH)

These photos were taken in March 2025 (green tub) and 2026 at the same Great Horned Owl nesting tree. The weather took i...
09/06/2026

These photos were taken in March 2025 (green tub) and 2026 at the same Great Horned Owl nesting tree. The weather took its toll on the green tub, leaving pair #2 in the same tree but in an “au naturel” nest.

The two pairs are likely full siblings. Great Horned Owls often maintain long-term pair bonds and return to established territories, but short of identifying the adult birds or using genetic testing, we can’t know for certain.

Like many raptors, Great Horned Owls face their greatest survival challenges during their first year, especially after leaving the nest and dispersing on their own. Studies vary by place and conditions, but they consistently show that many young owls do not make it to adulthood. Band recoveries help researchers understand those losses and the conditions that may shape survival.

Recently, the body of one of the older chicks - the pair shown in the green tub - was recovered. It is difficult news, and an important reminder that fledging is only the beginning of a young owl’s journey. But this sad turn contrasts with another Great Horned Owl’s long life as detailed in our “Wingbeats” Issue 2026 #1 newsletter from earlier this year. If you missed that, you can read it here: https://bit.ly/Wingbeats-2026-1.

Conservation education is not only about celebrating the remarkable moments. It is also about paying attention, asking questions, and learning from every outcome. These four owlets, an aging tub, and a familiar tree are part of a larger story about raptor research, habitat, and the value of long-term monitoring.

Stories like this make their way into the hands-on learning reaching 18,000+ neighbors at conservation education programs we deliver around . Last year, there were more than 400 programs in schools and senior centers, and at community, civic, and private events like birthdays, scouting events, and weddings, from Adams County to Oxford, OH. Our efforts support our .

Hello, Orion.If you know, you know‼️Weigh in with a comment when you know.
09/05/2026

Hello, Orion.
If you know, you know‼️Weigh in with a comment when you know.

09/04/2026

The Cincinnati ALS walk is on Sunday, September 27 at 11 AM in Winton Woods. If you care to make a gift it’s easy from the ALS United Ohio Facebook. 

09/03/2026

Join us at the Loveland Art Festival on Saturday, September 5, 10 AM-4 PM.

We'll be at the is moving to Nisbet Park for its 9th year — bigger venue, more room for its 70+ juried artists, live m...
09/03/2026

We'll be at the is moving to Nisbet Park for its 9th year — bigger venue, more room for its 70+ juried artists, live music, and food trucks.

Saturday, September 5, 10 AM–4 PM
Nisbet Park, downtown Loveland
The Loveland Art Festival is moving to Nisbet Park, a bigger venue with more room than ever!
Whistle Stop Clay Works

Access Hour registration closes on Friday at noon, but no registration is required to attend Sunday's Open House from 1 ...
08/28/2026

Access Hour registration closes on Friday at noon, but no registration is required to attend Sunday's Open House from 1 PM to 4 PM. Of course, you can see your favorite education ambassador. For free! And there will be a scavenger hunt for the kids. So will we see you?

Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 30, and come hang out with us at RAPTOR, from 1–4 PM, for our monthly Open House. Open to all! You can meet our education ambassadors up close and hear their rescue stories straight from our educators. Bring a camera and release your inner paparazzi.

*Again this month, our before the Open House!. It's designed for guests who prefer a , visit with and a . We’ll keep the flock small so you can focus on the birds, not the bustle.

Reservations are required ONLY for the Access Hour from noon-1PM but NOT the Open House (1PM-4PM). Call (513) 825-3325 or email [email protected], Subj: Access Hour. REGISTRATION CLOSES AT NOON ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 28.

Bring your curiosity, your camera, and a friend who’s never seen a hawk give them side‑eye in person. Events are free, but any gifts help support our mission for conservation education. Saving the wild. Saving us.

Who are you hoping to meet? A hawk? An owl, falcon, or vulture?🦉🦅

08/27/2026

Thanks to the Butler County Sheriff's Office for their help in returning this majestic, young hatch-year bald eagle to nature. It had been hit by a truck.

Our Director of Rehabilitation, Shannon, led an army of rehab volunteers and coordinated the bird’s release yesterday with the Sheriff’s Department. The department accommodated us in every way possible. Win, win, win. And such a happy outcome.

Tiny falcon. Mighty spirit. We're grateful to PetCare Animal Hospital for providing Janet with skilled, compassionate ca...
08/18/2026

Tiny falcon. Mighty spirit.

We're grateful to PetCare Animal Hospital for providing Janet with skilled, compassionate care. Their veterinary team treated a contracted tendon on this young American Kestrel's toe. A falconer brought her to our RAPTOR hospital because of her toe problem. Our wonderful partners at PetCare Animal Hospital evaluated the tendon on her toe and acted to repair the problem. She is as adorable as ever, don't you think?

We're deeply thankful for PetCare Animal Hospital expertise, kindness, and ongoing partnership in helping the raptors we rescue.🦉🦅

Come to the free RAPTOR, Inc. open house on Sunday, August 30, between 1 pm and 4 pm to visit with our Education Ambassadors. You won't see Janet - she’ll still be convalescing, but the other Ambassadors are worth the visit.

Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 30, and come hang out with us at RAPTOR, from 1–4 PM, for our monthly Open House....
08/15/2026

Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 30, and come hang out with us at RAPTOR, from 1–4 PM, for our monthly Open House. Open to all! You can meet our education ambassadors up close and hear their rescue stories straight from our educators. Bring a camera and release your inner paparazzi.

*Again this month, our before the Open House!. It's designed for guests who prefer a , visit with and a . We’ll keep the flock small so you can focus on the birds, not the bustle.

Reservations are required ONLY for the Access Hour from noon-1PM but NOT the Open House (1PM-4PM). Call (513) 825-3325 or email [email protected], Subj: Access Hour.

Bring your curiosity, your camera, and a friend who’s never seen a hawk give them side‑eye in person. Events are free, but any gifts help support our mission for conservation education. Saving the wild. Saving us.

Who are you hoping to meet? A hawk? An owl, falcon, or vulture?🦉🦅

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961 Barg Salt Run Road
Milford, OH
45150

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+15138253325

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