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The Alaska Raptor Center is the foremost Bald Eagle Hospital in the world. It treats 100 to 200 injured eagles as well as other species of birds a year.
Alaska Airlines flies injured birds for free from other locations throughout America. Their hope is to release the birds into the wild when they are well however some are so severely injured that they join the Raptors In Residence Program where they will become part of an education program for school children.
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| This is an X-Ray of a Bald Eagle that was peppered with buck shot. It was removed and after recovery it was released into the wild. The white dots throughout the body are the lead buck shot. |
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| This is an X-Ray of a Bald Eagle who swallowed a fish hook. It was removed and the bird was released into the wild. |
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| The center provides education for all those that visit. |
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| There are many interesting displays. |
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| Lou measures his wing span! |
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| This eagle flew into high power lines and had to have a portion of his wing amputated. He is a permanent resident and is part of the educational program. |
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| The birds are very well cared for and after the center closes to the public are released into a forested area to be free of a cage. |
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| This is a Peregrine Falcon that had a "unknown impact". |
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| It's wing is damaged beyond repair and is a permanent resident. |
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This Red Tailed Hawk was sent from Montana. She has a rare bone disease and has had parts of her wings amputated. She will live out her life in this beautiful safe place.
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| This Great Horned Owl was hit by a car |
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The sign says: "The Eagle has landed and now it's our job to get it flying again.
Lou and I were so touched by the these wonderful people both the doctors and volunteers that are so dedicated to the survival of these injured birds.
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Louie finally got to ride on the back of a whale!
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