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🦉Conservation, Education, Medical + Oil Spill Response for Birds of Prey & Shorebirds
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Few birds are as captivating as the Great Grey Owl. With its massive facial disc, piercing yellow eyes, and beautifully patterned plumage, it really is one of nature’s most remarkable owls. But there’s more to this owl than its extraordinary appearance. This particular bird is believed to have been among the first Great Grey Owls successfully bred in captivity in North America, a pretty cool piece of avian history. A beautiful owl with an equally fascinating story. Visit our Center to see how much more stunning she is in person. . . . #centerforbirdsofprey #greatgreyowl by @centerforbirdsofprey
What a night! 🦅🥂 An unforgettable evening celebrating 35 years of conservation, incredible company, delicious food and drinks, and, of course, the birds! Best of all, thanks to the generosity of our guests and supporters, we hit our fundraising goal! 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who attended, donated, volunteered and helped make Wingspan 2026 such a success. And to our incredible sponsors, we could not have done it without you! THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS: GOLDEN EAGLE PRESENTING SPONSOR First Capital Bank @bankwithfirstcapital OSPREY PREMIER SPONSORS Harbor Contracting @harborcontracting Lowcountry Veterinary Neurology & Surgery @lvns.chs RED-TAILED HAWK PATRON SPONSORS Salthouse Catering @salthousecatering SEWE @sewe Fishing Nosara @fishingnosara BARRED OWL SUPPORTING SPONSORS AV Connections @avconnections Cannon Distillery @cannondistillery Carolyn & Gary Dietrich Coastal Expeditions @coastalexpeditions Craver Law Firm Integrated Building Design @integratedbuildingrenovations Joe & Jenny Keenan Leigh Wilkes & Matt Grayson Patrick Properties Hospitality Group @pphgevents Pitt Street Partners @pittstreetpartners Snyder Event Rental Co @snyderevents Sweetgrass Mercantile @sweetgrassmercantile Special s/o to Erin @giving4goodevents and Frank @francis_west_studios ✨ by @centerforbirdsofprey
LAST CHANCE! Our Costa Rica raffle ends Saturday at NOON! 🌴🦅 Every bird returned to the wild represents a second chance - and a reminder of what your support makes possible. There is still time to help make more moments like this possible… and you could win an amazing Costa Rica getaway! Enjoy seven nights in beautiful Nosara, Costa Rica, for four, including three half-day fishing charters and a $500 Visa gift card. 🎟️ $100 per ticket | 3 for $250 Every ticket supports the Avian Conservation Center’s lifesaving work in avian medicine and conservation. A getaway for you. A second chance for them. ⏰ Entries close, Saturday, October 24, at NOON! Enter through the link in our bio! . . . #centerforbirdsofprey #avianmedicine by @centerforbirdsofprey
What a difference a few months make!🦉 From a fluffy 6-week-old owlet to a nearly 6-month-old, this Great Grey Owl is now sporting its adult plumage and unmistakable facial disc. One of our newest educational ambassadors, come visit this stunning owl at the Center… and stay tuned as we share more about this fascinating species. . . . #centerforbirdsofprey #greatgreyowl #owls by @centerforbirdsofprey
One week until Wingspan 2026! 🥂 As we prepare to celebrate 35 years of the Avian Conservation Center, we are taking a moment to recognize the incredible sponsors helping make this milestone evening possible. Wingspan is more than a celebration of how far the Center has come. It is an opportunity to recognize the people and partnerships that have helped sustain our work and will continue to shape our future. We are especially grateful to this year’s sponsors for their generosity, commitment and belief in our mission. GOLDEN EAGLE PRESENTING SPONSOR First Capital Bank @bankwithfirstcapital OSPREY PREMIER SPONSORS Harbor Contracting @harborcontracting Lowcountry Veterinary Neurology & Surgery @lvns.chs RED-TAILED HAWK PATRON SPONSORS Salthouse Catering @salthousecatering SEWE @sewe Fishing Nosara @fishingnosara BARRED OWL SUPPORTING SPONSORS AV Connections @avconnections Cannon Distillery @cannondistillery Carolyn & Gary Dietrich Coastal Expeditions @coastalexpeditions Craver Law Firm Integrated Building Design @integratedbuildingrenovations Joe & Jenny Keenan Leigh Wilkes & Matt Grayson Patrick Properties Hospitality Group @pphgevents Pitt Street Partners @pittstreetpartners Snyder Event Rental Co @snyderevents Sweetgrass Mercantile @sweetgrassmercantile To every sponsor, thank you for being part of this milestone and for helping us carry the Center’s work forward. With tickets now sold out, we’re looking forward to an incredible evening celebrating 35 years of the Center and the community that makes it all possible. 🤍 . . . #centerforbirdsofprey #wingspan by @centerforbirdsofprey
Tickets for Field Day are officially on sale. 🎟️ This November, we’re bringing the spirit of SEWE to Ashley River Park, presented in partnership with Dorchester County Parks. Join us Saturday, November 21 for a full day of wildlife, conservation and sporting traditions, with live music from Andrew Beam and demonstrations running throughout the day, including casting with Free Fly, canine demos with Lens Foundation, raptor flights with the Center for Birds of Prey and sheep herding with Carol Anne Bailey. 📅 Saturday, November 21 ⏰ 11 AM - 4 PM 📍 Ashley River Park 🎟️ $40 per car for Dorchester County residents, $50 for non-residents, $10 off with a park pass 🅿️ Limited to 400 cars, get yours before they’re gone Get your tickets at the link in our bio and bring the whole family, pups included, for a day full of SEWE fun. 🤸🐾 by @centerforbirdsofprey
There’s a reason owls have fascinated us for centuries.🦉 This Halloween, take a closer look at these remarkable birds during The Mysterious Life of Owls, a special morning program at our Center. From the owls you might hear in your own backyard to extraordinary species from around the world, discover their unique adaptations, natural history and what makes them such fascinating predators. And, of course, owls in flight! 👻 Saturday, October 31 | 10:30 AM 🎟️ Tickets are only $25 (Ages 3-17 are $17) Spend Halloween morning with us, tickets available at the link in bio. 📷 Thank you for the stunning image Stephen Gallant (galste01) . . . #thecenterforbirdsofprey #owls by @centerforbirdsofprey
A wildlife experience + a BBQ lunch, less than 5 minutes apart in Mt. Pleasant! 🦉🍔 🚘 Stop 1: The Avian Conservation Center & Center for Birds of Prey Start your day getting up close to incredible birds of prey and learning more about the work being done to protect them. 🦅 Catch one of their flight demonstrations, offered every Thur–Sat at 10:30am. We especially enjoyed seeing the African yellow-billed kite show off its impressive flying skills!  Beyond the flight demos, the 150+ acre property is also home to the Avian Medical Center, which cares for over 1,000 animals annually. Their employees and over 100 volunteers play an important role in rescuing, rehabilitating, and caring for wildlife. 🩺 🚘 Stop 2: Home Team BBQ on Hwy 17  After your visit, head just a few minutes down the road to Home Team BBQ near Boone Hall Plantation for lunch! It’s the perfect way to wrap up a morning of exploring.  Grab a seat inside, at the bar, or out on their massive patio, then dig into shareable BBQ nachos, fried mac & cheese balls, a Fiery Ron Burger, cream soda or sweet tea, and their delicious banana pudding!   📌 Save this itinerary for your next Mt. Pleasant outing, whether you're planning a family day or looking for something different to do around Charleston. by @centerforbirdsofprey
Who’s flying over our skies? Zach Underwood is keeping count. This World Migratory Bird Day, we’re highlighting Zach’s work on our Coastal Raptor Survey, tracking the birds moving through our skies this fall. Today’s count is 22 so far, but it’s been a big week: 609 raptors recorded, including 311 Ospreys! Along with each count, Zach records species, flight direction and weather conditions, contributing data that helps researchers better understand migration patterns. Visit us Thursday through Saturday and join Zach for a look overhead. You never know what might pass by. Thank you @bepplez for keeping count! . . . #WorldMigratoryBirdDay #EveryBirdCounts #CenterForBirdsOfPrey by @centerforbirdsofprey
Behind many of the birds that arrive at our Avian Medical Clinic is a volunteer who helped get them here. 🤍 From across the region, our dedicated volunteer transporters help injured and orphaned birds make the journey to the Center, where they can receive the medical care they need. It is a crucial part of our work, and one that wouldn’t be possible without the time and commitment of these volunteers. WANT TO BE A PART OF IT? Join our upcoming virtual Transport Training to learn how you can help give birds in need a second chance. 📆 Sunday, Nov 15 ⏰ 2:00 PM 💻 Via Zoom Email olivia.tarantella@avianconservationcenter.org to receive the Zoom link. . . . #centerforbirdsofprey #avianmedical by @centerforbirdsofprey
Meet Cooper and Connor. Their love of birds began when they were little. Somewhere along the way, their visits to our Center became something more. For the past several years, they’ve shared their birthday money with the Center - returning year after year to support the birds they love. And they really do love birds. Their family has traveled from Maine to see puffins, to Florida for Burrowing Owls and most recently to Arizona in search of Harris’s Hawks, quail and roadrunners. Recently they returned with another $200 of their birthday money. Connor chose a Harris’s Hawk for his photo, a species he’s loved since he was little, while Cooper chose one of our Spectacled Owls. Thank you, Connor and Cooper, for growing up with us and continuing to care. 🤍 Watching a love of birds grow into a desire to protect them is pretty special. . . . #centerforbirdsofprey by @centerforbirdsofprey
Sometimes the hazards wildlife face are closer to home than we realize. This Great Horned Owl was rescued after becoming entangled in a soccer net. After the netting was removed and its injuries were given time to heal, the owl progressed to outdoor conditioning, where our Avian Medical team can continue to evaluate its flight and recovery. 🤍 A simple reminder: When soccer nets are not in use, take them down or lower them to the ground to help prevent wildlife from becoming entangled. And as we head into spooky season: Consider skipping the fake spiderweb decorations altogether. The web-like material can easily entangle birds and other wildlife.🕸️ Small changes can make a big difference for wildlife. . . . #centerforbirdsofprey #avianmedicine #greathornedowl by @centerforbirdsofprey

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