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Gold & Platinum Level Adopters of Kirby:

Chloe Trifilio • Vincenza Barbero • Gordon Owens • Neighborhood Music School • Goatbells.blog • In loving memory of Debbie McNamara • Old Crow Coffee • Janet McClennen • Susan Hilton

Kirby was found as a fledgling in a workshop in Junction City, Oregon, in August of 2020. She was very thin, dehydrated, and tired, and was completely unafraid of humans. Upon arriving in our hospital, she began begging for food from her caretakers and showed no recognition of the other American Kestrels with which she was being housed.

Based on Kirby’s behavior, staff determined she had been illegally raised by a well-meaning but uninformed member of the public and become imprinted on humans. If you find an orphaned, injured, or ill wild animal, it is essential to seek out professional help immediately!

Kestrels are the smallest species of falcon in North America. These tiny predators can often be seen hovering over open fields or perched on power lines, bobbing their heads and tails as they look for prey.

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Cascades Raptor Center

32275 Fox Hollow Rd. ∙ Eugene, OR 97405
541-485-1320

Mail donations to:
PO Box 5386 ∙ Eugene, OR 97405

EIN #93-1038827

Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 4pm (closed Mondays, except select holidays)

Photos on this website may not be shared or used without explicit written consent from Cascades Raptor Center (CRC).
Photos taken of CRC resident birds may not be used for commercial purposes without CRC’s written consent.

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