Current Happenings
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February 27, 2025 We recently responded to an inquiry from a facilities director at a 300-acre manufacturing site in central Ohio. Some of the area is wooded, but mostly it's open. The manager wanted the acreage to be a raptor-friendly habitat, supporting raptors of various species. He came to us for guidance on this important conservation topic.
You may not have responsibility for managing 300 acres, but the guidance below can still inform your conservation actions and bring simple joys of nature to your twenty-first century life. Raptor-friendly habitats
January 17, 2025 In December, the RAPTOR Hospital admitted a merlin, like the one in the photo below. A merlin is a small, fierce falcon, and our patient likely collided with a vehicle.
The sight of a merlin in southwestern Ohio is unusual. Normally, they winter in southern states or even northern South America, but changing migration patterns may raise the number of merlin sightings in Ohio. Merlin sightings have taken place in cemeteries and urban places.
While not as famous as the magician of Camelot, our merlin and other birds of prey are essential for the ecosystem. Birds of prey help control rodent populations and maintain biodiversity.
Our team of wildlife rehabilitators is nursing this bird back to health with hopes of a positive outcome. You can check back for updates on its condition.
At RAPTOR Inc., we're committed to the conservation of birds of prey through rehabilitation, research, education, and community service. We aim to protect these birds of prey and the natural world they inhabit.
Will you join us in making a difference?
