Last week, a beautiful Varied Thrush came to the Alaska Raptor Center after striking a window. Thankfully, after a thorough exam and some rest, no injuries were found, and this little thrush was ready to return to the wild! Window collisions are one of the most common reasons birds come into our care. While we can’t teach birds to recognize glass, we can make a difference. Adding decals, tape patterns, or UV window reflectors helps break up reflections and alerts birds that a barrier is there. A

We're thrilled to announce the successful release of a Varied Thrush back into the wild after a collision with a window. As we celebrate this success, let's also look forward to tomorrow's Spring Eagle Release event! Join us tomorrow, March 23rd, starting at 11 am sharp, as we witness these majestic birds take flight! 🦅 #WildlifeRelease #SecondChances #CommunitySupport | Alaska Raptor Center