RaptorView Research Institute

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Lead bullets shot at varmints fatally sicken eagles, but there are alternatives Sometimes a shot can have impacts far beyond its intended target. Three eagles have died of lead poisoning so far this year after rescue attempts at Wild Skies Raptor Center.

Rob headed to Helena, MT early this morning to rescue an adult female Osprey with several feet of baling twine tangled around her leg. Entanglement like this is a major—and often fatal—threat to both adult and young Osprey.

We are the only organization in Montana equipped to safely capture free-flying Osprey, an incredibly complex and delicate process. With some luck, we can reach her before the situation turns deadly—whether from getting snagged in a tree or caught on a utility pole. Time truly matters.

You can be part of the rescue.

Missoula Gives kicked off yesterday and I times through today, and we’ve been offered a generous $5,000 matching grant. Thanks to early support,we’re already nearly halfway there!

Help us reach our $10,000 goal and make rescues like this possible. Visit the Missoula Gives link (below) to donate.

Thank you for helping us, help the raptors.

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Hey friends! Be sure to check out RVRI’s new Science Director, Kylie Denny, as she gives a talk on ospreys on April 20th at 7 PM for the Bitterroot Bird Alliance. Don’t miss it—click the Zoom link to register!

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