The Orange County Bird of Prey Center Needs Your Help !
The Orange County Bird of Prey Center (OCBPC) is a volunteer organization in Orange County, CA, dedicated to treating and rehabilitating injured raptors and returning them to the wild. We believe that education is the best long-term solution to prevent and mitigate many of the dangers that raptors face. OCBPC believes raptors play an integral role in the balance of nature. State and federal laws protect this balance. We reintroduce raptors under specific conditions: following state and federal guidelines, respecting current wild raptor population cycles and considering environmental factors.
The Orange County Bird of Prey Center staff are completely volunteer. 100% of your donation goes to the treatment, care, housing and feeding of the raptors.
EDUCATION
Educating the public about these fascinating birds is one of our core beliefsThe long-term solution to preventing many raptor injuries is through education. Volunteers take birds to schools, Scout meetings, park programs, civic groups, public television specials, and nature exhibits. Depending on the group's age and time constraints, we bring 2-5 raptors. 100% of the fee goes to the care, feeding and rehabilitation of the birds treated at our Center.
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OCBPC Raptor Ambassadors
Owls, eagles, falcons, condors, hawks, ospreys, kites, and vultures are all raptors. Raptors have strong grasping feet with sharp talons for catching and holding prey. Their hooked upper beak tears and kills prey, and their binocular vision provides depth perception for hunting. Raptors help maintain the balance of nature by controlling rodents, reptiles, insects and other prey. State and Federal laws protect raptors, and provide permits for lawful possession and care of raptors.
All of our raptor ambassadors are non-releasable. Their injuries prevent them from surviving in the wild. We train them to be comfortable on the fist in classroom and outdoor settings. Due to their extensive injuries at a young age, many of our ambassadors are imprints. Imprints are accustomed to people and unable to learn how to hunt or to fear the unfamiliar.
All of our raptor ambassadors are non-releasable. Their injuries prevent them from surviving in the wild. We train them to be comfortable on the fist in classroom and outdoor settings. Due to their extensive injuries at a young age, many of our ambassadors are imprints. Imprints are accustomed to people and unable to learn how to hunt or to fear the unfamiliar.
OUR REHABILITATION PROGRAM
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The Orange County Bird of Prey Center houses wild birds of prey that the concerned public and Federal, State, and County agencies bring to us. During rehabilitation, a team of veterinarians and nurses at Serrano Animal and Bird Hospital examine, diagnose, and treat injured raptors, performing treatments such as medication, X-rays, surgery, and physical therapy.
Once the birds are ready for recovery, we move them to flight cages (mews) so they can regain skills necessary for surviving in the wild. The hospital staff and center members carefully evaluate the avian individuals for proper health, diet, and behavior before releasing them back into their natural habitats. In addition, weather and status of wild birds in the area are also analyzed. |
While at the center, young birds learn to hunt live food, honing their predatory and flying skills. Flying back and forth also strengthens their muscles and increases endurance prior to release.
RELEASE
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NON-PROFIT CORPORATION TAX ID NUMBER: 33-044-0942
Including OCBPC in your final giving plans allows you to enjoy the benefits of a gift to charity while making a powerful statement about your commitment to the local environment and education.
Including OCBPC in your final giving plans allows you to enjoy the benefits of a gift to charity while making a powerful statement about your commitment to the local environment and education.
