Raptor Center of Southeast Michigan

On March 10, a magnificent Bald Eagle arrived at our center after being found in distress. Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officer Lyden brought the bird to us, hoping we could help. This eagle was an adult — a survivor of harsh winters, storms, and the many challenges of life in the wild.…

At the end of spring 2025, a young Turkey Vulture began spending time with two humans in Howell, MI. For almost a week, he lingered close to their home, following them as they worked outside, calmly watching from nearby, and roosting in a tree each evening. While turkey vultures are often seen soaring high overhead,…

Saturday, April 25 | 1:00 – 3:00 PMLocation: Five Solas Farm: 49875 Willow Rd, Belleville, MI 48111 Join us for a unique, hands-on fundraiser benefiting the Raptor Center of Southeast Michigan. Spend the afternoon creating a beautiful succulent arrangement while learning about the incredible birds of prey we rehabilitate and release right here in our…

By Alysha Albrecht Spring, and now Summer, have sprung in Southeast Michigan. Each year I thank the Turkey Vultures for letting me know. On a sunny, but chilly day in March, I drove down 1-94 and counted at least eight pairs of Turkey Vultures flying high above the trees. Since they are migratory birds, I…

By Dody Wyman You may have noticed reading our previous newsletters that we often refer to the birds by a “people” name. You may be wondering if we name the birds who come to us in need of help. We use names like “left wing bird”, “HBV (hit by vehicle) head trauma”, “the right foot…

By Alysha Albrecht This summer proved to be the “release of the red-tailed hawks”. In early April a very light-colored and stunning first-year red-tailed hawk came to us with a wing injury. An x-ray showed a fracture in the ulna with shards and no other breaks. We began a regimented recovery plan with rest and…

By Alysha Albrecht Eastern screech owls might be small and cute, but they sure are fierce! In early March, I ventured out of my house to meet some friends for lunch in Dearborn. As I was about to head home, I received a call about an eastern screen owl on the ground by a busy…

By Dody Wyman Imping is a centuries-old technique to replace a broken feather with a match from a previous molt or from another bird. In the early spring, Dody and I headed for the Bird Center of Michigan in Saline to host an imping workshop with staff and volunteers. We had a lovely morning sharing…