The Raptor Experience

24/07/2024

06/06/2024

A few of our team had the absolute pleasure of doing an education session with The Raptor Experience last month.
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Have you been? We reckon it's a pretty amazing memory to gift the whānau for Christmas 🎄

06/06/2024

16/05/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/JivJ3DbXyKoHpWKA/?mibextid=WC7FNe

National Endangered Species Day - 17 May 2024.

Today is National Endangered Species Day and although the NZ Falcon (Kārearea) is not on the endangered list, they are still a threatened species and worthy of highlighting their conservation status:
• Southern Falcons are Threatened–Nationally Endangered
• Eastern Falcons are Threatened–Nationally Vulnerable
• Bush Falcons are Threatened–Nationally Increasing

Population: Uncertain but likely between 5,000–8,000

Whats happened to the five Eastern NZ Falcons we have had in our care:
1. Jenny and Stella (not able to be released) have gone to join the captive breeding programme at Kārearea Falcon Trust in Blenheim
2. Amber and Hunter are back in the wild.
3. Kenzo is preparing to go back into the wild soon.
So each of our birds are still helping the population to grow.

What can you do to help, if you find an injured Falcon get in touch with us immediately or if you see a well NZ Falcon (Kārearea), then please log your findings on Wingspans website , this way we can establish how many Falcons are out there in the wild. There is a really cool map showing sightings all around NZ. https://www.wingspan.co.nz/report_new_zealand_falcon_sighting.html

https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/nz-falcon-karearea/ #2

https://nzbirdsonline.org.nz/species/new-zealand-falcon

20/01/2024

The dedication of a mother eagle to her chicks.

22/12/2023

📸 Look at this post on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/LywU4QwmiKLpBsJs/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Merry Christmas all, thankyou to everyone this year who:
* rescued a bird
* provided food
* supported our site development
* participating in our Raptor Experience / education programme
* gave a donation / supported our fundraising
* and those that volunteered with us

10/12/2023

Having trouble finding that Christmas gift ? Give a Raptor Experience gift voucher this year.

01/12/2023

Breakfast time for the advocacy hawks this morning.

20/11/2023

https://www.facebook.com/reel/5331798360278710?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&mibextid=0NULKw

10/11/2023

https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/350107593/wellington-track-closed-after-nesting-karearea-cause-injury?cx_testId=1&cx_testVariant=cx_1&cx_artPos=5&cx_experienceId=EXLK9YLJ8JM4&utm_content=end-of-article-test&cx_qa=true&fbclid=IwAR0j8xh0sTA7Dy8lTbPiit9isNhwywmoSsxXggHbB31hHFD5V8l5Tf1LmHo_aem_Aa8tPDQY8kLGX49l_29i0QHRaUsX_xAhEe7O2DXZ3AXLJL0EJtRfE0Rip61t_uIEBBI&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

With sharp talons, a top speed of up to 200kph and a nest to protect, swooping kārearea have drawn blood on a track popular with walkers.

09/11/2023

Ron and Tom are at Animates Fri, Sat,Sun from 10am -12. Drop in and say hello.

01/11/2023

This rescued falcon is now making waves in Vermont, headlining art classes and attracting buyers with his work.

28/10/2023

I'm at Pet Central this morning for their opening. Ron won't let me play with those little fellas behind me. No sense of adventure that boy. Come on down ans see us.

16/08/2023

16/08/2023

A massive congratulations to The Raptor Experience who have received a Qualmark Silver rating 🥳

A Qualmark accreditation is recognition of an organisation's commitment to sustainable tourism. Something that is becoming more of a factor when travellers are choosing activities to do while visiting New Zealand.

Haven't done The Raptor Experience yet? Book it here - https://nzraptor.org/

23/05/2023

VOTE for your favourite NZ avian charity!

At the end of every month Avian Empire will be giving away a $500 donation to a lucky NZ avian charity.

How to enter your NZ avian rehab / group / charity / trust or project.

- Comment or tag your favourite NZ avian charity on this post.
- Each month a random 4 will be added to a poll for voting.
- Most votes takes the donation.

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