I visited the Glen Helen Raptor Center by mistake. I was looking for sanctuary for a parking lot so I could hike at the Glen Helen Nature Reserve when my GPS led me to this sanctuary for injured birds. Since I was already there, I thought that I should take a look around. From the entrance, I immediately saw the huge cages.

The purpose of the Raptor Center is to rehabilitate injured birds of prey, and to educate the public about raptors, other wildlife, and conservation issues.

Founded in 1970, the Glen Helen Raptor Center admits 150 to 200 birds of prey each year for rehabilitation, and releases more than half of them back to the wild.

The Center is free for visitors. However, the flight cages are not open to the public, so the birds have a quiet place for recuperation.

It accepts donations and program fees to support its work.

I visited the Glen Helen Raptor Center by mistake, but I am glad I checked it out.

What are raptors?

Raptors, or birds of prey, are predators that catch other animals with their strong feet and talons. They have keen eyesight (about 8 to 10 times better than humans), excellent hearing, especially for the owls, and sharp curved beaks for tearing up food.

Eagles, ospreys, hawks, kites, and falcons are diurnal (day-active) raptors, while owls are nocturnal (night-active). Vultures are scavengers, so are not considered raptors.

Black Vulture

Turkey Vulture

This is Flash, a peregrine falcon.

Bald Eagles

Red-Tailed Hawks

This is Henry, a male barred owl.

Address.

1075 OH-343, Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
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Hours.

Open everyday.

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Nearby attractions.

– Inman Trail Inside Glen Helen Nature Preserve

– Unique Stay at Old and Historic Grinnell Mill Bed & Breakfast

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