CONTACT

If you have found an injured raptor, click here. 

For fastest response, please complete this online form for volunteer and education opportunities. You may also contact the Orange County Bird of Prey Center at (949) 837-0786.

OCBPC
25422 Trabuco Rd. #105-541
Lake Forest, CA 92630-2797


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WHO WE ARE

Our Veterinarians

After growing up in Mission Viejo, Dr. Weldy graduated UC Davis with a Bachelor's Degree in Zoology. Soon after, he earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from UC Davis in 1985.

While working at a small animal hospital, Dr. Weldy developed a keen interest in birds, reptiles and other exotic animals and began branching out into a variety of specialty fields, including feline medicine, Fish and Wildlife, exotic and zoological medicine, and animal control.  

Not only is Dr. Weldy the head veterinarian of the center and his practice, but he is also the Veterinarian on Record for multiple facilities throughout California and a researcher on the behavioral ecology of wild carnivores and eagles in urban environments. (See more)



KRISTI KRAUSE, DVM

SCOTT WELDY, DVM
Dr. Krause graduated UC Davis with Bachelor’s Degrees in Zoology and Rhetoric and Communications. She earned her DVM in 1997 and became board certified in feline medicine by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in 2007.

In addition to advising and teaching courses about wild felines for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Dr. Krause is also interested in reptiles, amphibians, and birds.

Alongside Dr. Weldy, Dr. Krause helps rehabilitate injured raptors that are brought to the center and assists during release days, educating the public about the raptors. (See more)

Our Volunteer Overseers

PEGGY, Lead Educator

TIA, Feeding Lead

​Peggy began volunteering at the Orange County Bird of Prey Center in 1990 when she was negative 2 years old. A biologist by schooling, Peggy works in accounting and human resources to pay for her raptor habit.  

She knew her husband was the man for her when he helped feed a baby barn owl in the middle of the night.  Both of her daughters are incredibly understanding when they find their mother prepping animal food instead of dinner. In her spare time, Peggy rides horses, works on the family ranchlet raising steer and swine, and gardens.  

Peggy's true calling and favorite part of being a part of OCBPC is bringing the education ambassadors to the public and sharing her love for these amazing creatures.

​Tia joined the Orange County Bird of Prey Center in 2007. She mothers one curious and mischievous son, who sometimes "helps out" at the center while she feeds. 

When Tia was younger, she worked in pet groomer stores. Concurrently with our center, she works in a home and gardening shop. A couple of her favorite hobbies are gardening and horseback riding.

What Tia loves most about OCBPC is being around the amazing birds of prey and sharing with the public her knowledge of the magnificent creatures.

​Linda joined the Orange County Bird of Prey Center in 2007.  On the first day she was hooked while feeling of the excitement of working around all the amazing birds, then a trip to the hospital where she met a veterinarian with a snake wrapped around her neck sealed the deal. In addition to being the Administrator and  Volunteer Coordinator for OCBPC, Linda is a volunteer with OC Parks.   She manages the gift shop at the Muth Center in the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, and works in the Muth visitor center weekly, on Earth Day, Coastal Cleanup, The Plein Air Art Show, and other special events.
 
Her favorite part about volunteering with OCBPC are introducing potential volunteers to the joy of working with raptors and the "Oh wow!" moments received when educating the public about these amazing birds.

BRENDA, Supervisor


​Carol joined the Orange County Bird of Prey Center in 2012. She was interested in bald eagles, so she decided to find a way to volunteer and perhaps get to meet one up close.

Carol lives with her wonderful husband, Tom, and three rescue cats.  In addition to volunteering at OCBPC, Carol is an active Sweet Adeline in her award-winning chorus, Harborlites—an organization that provides many opportunities to sing, dance, and compete with over 10,000 members worldwide.

Carol's favorite part about OCBPC is being near the wonderful birds, and working with a top-notch team of dedicated volunteers.

HARMONIE, Supervisor

LINDA, Administrator and Volunteer Coordinator


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​Brenda joined the Orange County Bird of Prey Center in 2007.

She is also a grandmother and attends Native American pow wows.

​What Brenda loves most about our center is seeing the whole process of educating the public, rehabilitating injured birds of prey, and releasing recuperated birds into their natural habitat.
CAROL, Supervisor

​Harmonie joined the Orange County Bird of Prey center in 2015.  She has always loved animals and enjoys the time she gets to spend with the birds.
 
Harmonie lives in Corona Del Mar with her husband, two awesome sons, and their German Shepherd.
 
Harmonie's favorite part about OCBPC is educating kids about Birds of Prey.  She especially enjoys visiting schools and letting the kids get “up close and personal” with the birds, a unique opportunity kids around Orange County get to experience.
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