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Raptor Education Programs

The Maryland Raptor Conservancy offers raptor education programs in Maryland for public and K-12 audiences. With our U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Special Purpose Possession - Live and Dead Migratory Birds and Maryland Endangered Species permits, we do live bird of prey programs that focus on native Maryland raptors and how to practice conservation in our yards and neighborhoods to help raptors survive and thrive.

Maryland Raptor Conservancy Mission Statement

The mission of Maryland Raptor Conservancy is to educate the public about the importance of raptors to our environment and inspire action to protect and preserve native birds of prey.

When you attend one of our programs or events, you’ll learn fun facts about Maryland’s native birds of prey. Some of the things you’ll learn are:

We do our programs and events at Maryland schools, festivals, community events and in private settings. You’ll be able to see birds of prey up close and learn about individual raptor species found in our area. 

Anyone who loves birds of prey and wants to learn more about them, as well as seeing one up close will enjoy our raptor education programs.

Fill out our form to book a program program today.
 

  • Our raptor education programs are designed to share the stories about our raptors and how anyone can help our birds of prey thrive in their backyards and neighborhoods.
    Book a program today.

  • Your donation goes to the care and feeding of our program raptors as well as maintenance for their enclosures, equipment and health care. Join us at one of our events and become a partner in raptor conservancy.

    Donate today.

  • Learn more about the board of directors and bird handlers for Maryland Raptor Conservancy.

    Raptor Volunteer Handlers

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Help Maryland birds of prey

Not only does your donation help our birds, but it also supports our raptor conservation message of how environmental threats, disease and habitat loss diminish raptor species through our programs and events.

Frequently Asked Questions

These are the questions that people ask the most about Maryland Raptor Conservancy.

  • Who is the Maryland Raptor Conservancy?

    We are federal and state-permitted raptor rescuers, rehabbers and falconers who want our fellow Marylanders to know more about the hazards birds of prey face in the wild, and how they can make their neighborhoods raptor-friendly.

  • What birds will I see during your programs?

    We have an American Kestrel, a Red Tailed Hawk, a Barn Owl and a Barred Owl. Depending on the venue and bird availability, we may use one or any combination for our programs and events. We may substitute birds after evaluation of local conditions.

  • How is my donation used?

    All donations go towards the care, feeding and housing of our birds. This includes their natural diet, ongoing health care and the maintenance of their living spaces (called mews). We make our IRS Form 990 available for review, as required by law.

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