Raptor Discovery Program
Glenn is a licensed falconer & assists with the rehabilitation process of raptors, in addition to presenting the Raptor Discovery Program. This picture shows Iris, a female Prairie Falcon, with Glenn on her release day.
Chris Tolotti is the Education Coordinator for Rowena Wildlife Clinic and Wildlife Rescue of the Gorge. Permits for the management of live raptors and presenting environmental education were granted to Chris several years ago. Pictured with her is Bud, a Tundra Peregrine. She is the caregiver for several program raptors.
A male American Kestrel named Zach is shown here with Carolyn. He is the newest member among the Raptor Discovery ambassadors.
Ken is the caregiver for Zippora, a female American Kestrel. Caught on a barbed wire fence by a wing, “Zippy” can no longer fully extend that wing.
Benjamin the Western Screech Owl is perched on Carol’s glove. Among Benjamin’s injuries, the most serious was compromised vision. He is unable to hunt.
Kathleen with Josephine, a Great Horned Owl. “Jo” also has a partial loss of sight; she is unable to see well enough at night to hunt.
The Raptor Discovery Program provides education about birds of prey for adults and children of all ages through the cooperative efforts of the Rowena Wildlife Clinic, Wildlife Rescue of the Gorge, and Columbia Gorge Discovery Center. These non-profit organizations, working under U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, care for and train non-releasable, disabled raptors for educational purposes.
The programs will introduce you to live raptors and the unique attributes of each fascinating species. You will learn about the challenges of declining habitat, the hazards of toxic substances, and the dangers of everyday modern debris to the survival of these majestic ambassadors from the wild.
Programs are available at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center or on an outreach basis. To schedule a program at the Discovery Center contact Steve Thompson 541-296-8600, ext 209. To schedule an outreach program email Carol Rodrick.
The Raptor Discovery Program receives funds solely from donations, program fees,
and grant support, all of which go directly to the care and maintenance of the Raptors.
If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the Raptor Discovery Program,
click here.