| Founded in 1973, F.R.E.E. (Falconhurst Raptor Rehabilitation & Environmental Education Center) is committed to the rehabilitation of birds of prey and the preservation of habitat through education programs and habitat enhancement projects.
F.R.E.E. is operated and funded by Northwest Gamebirds.
To the right are the pictures and stories of a few of the many raptors who have passed through our facility over the years.
The stewardship of our wildlife resources is of paramount importance to us. These links will help you learn more about wildlife rehabilitation:
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Swainson’s Hawk
The day it arrived. This hawk was confiscated from someone who wanted to keep him as a “pet”. It was housed and fed improperly. |
Swainson’s Hawk
After two years of rehabilitation with proper care, housing and food, this hawk was finally healthy again. |
Bald Eagle
This eagle was shocked on a powerline. The electricity entered in the wing and exited through the leg. It was eventually released. |
American Kestrel Falcon
This female Kestrel was the first raptor we rehabilitated. She had been shot in a wing with a BB gun. |
Barn Owl
This Barn Owl’s home was destroyed when the haystack the parents nested in was moved. It was a downy baby when we recieved it. It was raised with other Barn Owl babies in our care. This photo was taken when it was released. |
Western Screech Owl
This Young Screech Owls home was destroyed when the nest tree was cut down. After a few weeks of flight conditioning and learning to catch prey it was released. |
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