Welcome to the Bays Mountain Raptor Center. Our center was designed and built by volunteer staff who also maintain the facility and train the birds for raptor programs. The center now houses seven birds in two unique habitat structures and includes an office/food preparation building. Funding for the center and its continued growth relies on support from the community.
Overview
Our focus is on conservation education. Each of our birds is non-releasable and now serves as a "teacher." We strive for a more intimate encounter with our raptors for the park's visitors. You will often meet our birds with a handler on one of our trails or at the raptor center. In addition to these close encounters, we provide school programming at the park and monthly nature programs for the park’s visitors.
Raptor Camp
Looking for a special day of hands-on learning? Register for Raptor Camp, our summer raptor workshop. This program occurs during the summer months and is intended for students entering 7th to 12th grades for the following school year.
Spend an entire day in a one-on-one situation with raptor volunteers. Assist in bird care and then join us for a discussion of anatomy, classification, and conservation before really getting to know raptors from the outside in with a necropsy. Learn More >>
Volunteer
Bays Mountain relies on the dedication of an outstanding group of individuals who volunteer their time at the Raptor Center. Do you have the time and desire to volunteer at the center? Our volunteers prepare food, clean enclosures, become handlers for our birds and create educational programming and present those programs. It is a rewarding experience and helps us continue to care for the birds and educate the public and school children about these facinating feathered friends.
For more information about volunteering at the Raptor Center, contact our volunteer coordinator, Rob Cole, or the Association staff at (423)229-9449.