Honoring Our Bald Eagles

As we celebrate the official designation of the Bald Eagle as the national bird of the United States on December 24, 2024, The Raptor Trust is excited to spotlight our two resident bald eagles, Uno and Colonel. Their stories of resilience and survival are a testament to the enduring spirit of these majestic birds.

Meet Uno and Colonel

Colonel and Uno were both transferred to TRT after being found in other states.

Colonel

Colonel was shot in the wing in Maine, and despite efforts to stabilize it, infections prevented his wing from healing properly. Despite these hardships, he has shown incredible resilience and strength.

Uno

Uno was found emaciated and unable to care for herself after fledging in Sitka, Alaska. She has an atrophied right eye, but with the dedicated care she receives at The Raptor Trust, she continues to thrive.

A Tribute to Heroism: The Rick Rescorla Memorial Enclosure

Uno and Colonel's enclosure holds a special place in our hearts.

After the tragic events of 9/11, this enclosure was memorialized to honor the memory of Rick Rescorla, a veteran and head of security for Morgan Stanley. He led the firm's entire staff to safety and went back into the Twin Towers to save more people.

Rick Rescorla's heroic actions and his ultimate sacrifice are remembered through this enclosure, serving as a tribute to his courage and dedication. He and his wife, Susan, were early supporters of The Raptor Trust, and we are proud to honor his legacy in this way.

Visit Uno and Colonel

We invite you to visit Uno and Colonel here at The Raptor Trust: experience the wonder of these majestic birds up close. You can find their enclosure by starting at the beginning of our Aviary Trail (near Hudson the Peregrine Falcon) and proceeding north, towards the back of our campus. The trail has a few enclosures on the left before forking to the right, at which point you’ll find our Bald Eagles.