Sitka (Bald Eagle)

Sitka (Bald Eagle)

Sitka was sent to the Alaska Raptor Center after being hit by a car in Ninilchik, a small town on the Kenai Peninsula. She suffered from multiple injuries, including a hole in her right patagium, or the fleshy part of the wing, and severe damage to her right hallux, or rear toe. She was left with a permanent right wing droop that causes her to drag and damage her important primary flight feathers, and her hallux had to be amputated, leaving her unable to effectively grasp prey. She is non-releasable because, though she is still partially flighted, she would not be able to hunt successfully in the wild.
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The Alaska Raptor Center’s Adopt-A-Raptor program allows people around the world to help us care for Alaska’s wild birds. By becoming an adoptive “parent,” you help support the daily care, feeding and any required medical treatment for your adopted bird.

Adoptive “parents” receive an official adoption certificate, a photograph and biography of the adopted bird, natural history information, and a one-year membership to the Alaska Raptor Center. As a member you will receive a 10% discount on all of our gift shop items in future purchases.

Thank you for your support and congratulations!