West Virginia Raptor Rehabilitation Center
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The WVRRC is a 501-c-3 non-profit organization.
03/13/2024
This lucky red-shouldered hawk was able to return home after a few weeks stay with us. She was found in a yard in Shinnston unable to fly and suffering from neurological tremors. With a safe place to rest and recover, she soon got her strength back and no longer showed any signs of neurological issues. Release photo courtesy of John Ray from Shinnston.
02/16/2024
Pre and post sunrise...TGIF
What am I talking about, Friday is just another restful day on the beach...and still no work
02/13/2024
This Barred Owl was happy to fly free once again after a couple of months recovering from a collision with a vehicle. He had a severe concussion and soft tissue damage to his right wing. Good luck little fella!
07/29/2023
This handsome fellow was able to fly free again after an unfortunate incident with barbed wire fencing and a few months of rehabilitation. He was found by Tom Smith in Buckhannon, who was kind enough to help get this guy to us. Good luck and steer clear of fences! Release photos, video and barbed wire photo courtesy of Tom and Brenda Smith.
A one year old bald eagle was set free yesterday morning at Pricketts Fort in Fairmont after months of rehabilitation. Cassie Moore, one of our wildlife biologist volunteers, did the release with several other volunteers on hand. This eagle was hit by a train south of Parkersburg, WV. We normally release birds where they were found but this is an exception. It's mating season and nesting raptors aggressively defend their territories. It could possibly be attacked by an adult eagle, even it's parents. It is very common for first year bald eagles to travel hundreds of miles from their nest site and be nomadic for several years until they become sexually mature. He was strong and healthy weighing in at a bit under ten pounds. Good luck big fellow and stop playing with trains.
05/23/2022
Another successful renest...we let momma and pop raise them. After all, they are better at it than we are. A young red-shouldered hawk will be taking flight in a couple more weeks or so.
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2290 Bunner Ridge Road
Fairmont, WV
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