The Maryland Raptor Conservancy is an all-volunteer organization of individuals who are licensed rehabilitators, rescuers and falconers who want to share their knowledge about the wonderful birds of prey that live with us in Maryland. We all met as volunteers for Owl Moon Raptor Center. Owl Moon Raptor Center is a 501(c)(3) that rescues, rehabilitates and releases native birds of prey in ouir area. They care for hundreds of raptors every year!
We are passionate about helping our native raptors survive and thrive, and we want to share our knowledge during our raptor education programs, using live, non-releasable birds of prey to help others understand how critical raptors are for a healthy environment for everyone.
Maryland Raptor Conservancy Board Members
Malia Hale, President Maryland Raptor Conservancy
Malia is a state and federally permitted raptor rehabber and falconer. She volunteers at Owl Moon Raptor Center, administering treatments and evaluating sick, injured and orphaned raptors upon arrival at the clinic.
Nancy McDonald, Vice President Maryland Raptor Conservancy
Nancy has rescued eagles, ospreys, vultures, falcons, hawks, and owls and transported them to various wildlife centers in Maryland for treatment. She specializes in coordinating osprey renestings with Maryland officials when the nestlings cannot be returned to their original nest. She builds nest baskets for renesting hawks and Great Horned owls, as well as installing nest boxes for Barred and Eastern Screech owls. Nancy also conducts hands-on training courses for people who want to be raptor rescuers.
Jen Mosser, Board Member
Jen is a state and federally permitted wildlife rehabilitator. She is a raptor rescuer and volunteer at Owl Moon Raptor Center where she assists with raptor treatments, care and feeding, and reconditioning the birds in preparation for their release back into the wild. Jen is an environmental engineer with a passion for raising environmental awareness and helping people connect with nature.
Catharine Reeves, Board Member
Catharine is a native Marylander and retired federal employee who began working with raptors as a volunteer in 2021. Her fascination with raptors, and her desire for more people to learn about them and their crucial role in our ecosystem, lead her to become a part of the Maryland Raptor Conservancy.
Stephanie Fosburg, Board Member
Stephanie has been involved in wildlife rehabilitation for over 10 years. After retiring from a career in nonprofit administration, she was excited to have more time to focus on wildlife rehabilitation and became a licensed Apprentice Wildlife Rehabilitator (MD & USFWS). Stephanie now works at City Wildlife in Washington DC where she resides. Fulfilling a long held interest in raptors, she also spends her free time rescuing and rehabilitating birds of prey with the Owl Moon Raptor Center in Boyds, MD.
