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Download our
2008 Programs Brochure
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Why do birds migrate? How does an owl fly so quietly and see in the dark? In fact, what is so amazing about birds of prey? In "Wings Above the Ridge", an award-winning program focusing on Minnesota raptors, you will learn the answer to all these questions and more. You will be entertained and amazed by a number of our resident birds of prey. These birds are permanently disabled and cannot be returned to the wild, however they now play an important role as ambassadors for their species. Our program is even designed to be interactive! Sit on an egg, find out about pellets and feel a feather. You may find after an hour that these beautiful birds have touched your heart. Schedule an hour long program for your class, school, Scout or community organization. The program can be modified to fit your needs. |
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Meet our Feathered Teachers!
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Great Horned Owl
A local wildlife rehabilitator received a white phase Great Horned Owl from around Grand Marais for rehabilitation. He was sent to the Raptor Center for medical attention. Having visual defects in both eyes, he was returned to Wolf Ridge’s education program in August 6, 2004. |
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Merlin
Our merlin was found injured in Duluth, MN and taken to the Raptor Center in August 2002. The cause of his injuries is unknown though he could have hit a house window or a car. This Merlin was found to be blind in his left eye and had a dislocated left coracoid (collarbone). Because of these injuries, he is unable to be released and was placed at Wolf Ridge in November 28, 2002. |
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Female Saw-whet Owl
In 2003, our female saw-whet owl was found in a St. Paul alleyway and taken to the Raptor Center. Due to unknown causes, she had damaged her left eye. She came to Wolf Ridge in January 2004 since she cannot survive in the wild. She is named Acadia because "Acadia" is an old name for Nova Scotia and New Brunswick where these birds were first spotted. |
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Male Saw-whet Owl
As indicated in his name, our male saw-whet owl was attacked by a cat in December of 2003 and was taken to the Raptor Center in St. Paul to be treated for his injuries. From the attack he has a detached retina and is blind in his left eye. He is unable to be released into the wild. He arrived with Acadia in January of 2004. |
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Chicken
The newest member of the Wolf Ridge crew, Buffy Isabella Gallos, a cross between a Bantam Buff Cochin and a Aracana, was born October 7, 2006. Although our raptors cannot be handled by visitors at Wolf Ridge, Buff does not mind and enjoys being petted. He is starting to learn a number of behaviors like flying to the hand and going in and out of his crate. |
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