The Raptor Trust News
Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings from The Raptor Trust. Explore upcoming events, conservation updates, and behind-the-scenes stories highlighting our ongoing efforts to protect and rehabilitate birds of prey.
Volunteer Spotlight - Berry Brixie
This month, we are delighted to feature Berry Brixie in our Volunteer Spotlight. Berry is a passionate animal lover who joined The Raptor Trust after moving to New Jersey a few years ago.
Volunteer Spotlight - Kathy Shaw
This month, we shine the volunteer spotlight on Kathy Shaw, a dedicated high school English teacher whose heart beats for wildlife.
Volunteer Spotlight - Peggy Lefkin
Our featured volunteer this month is Peggy Lefkin! Peggy has always been interested in birds, and she found The Raptor Trust while trying to get connected with local birding groups on social media.
Walk for Hawks Results 2023
The results are in! 85 Challengers joined The Raptor Trust and completed their very own personal migration distance during our fourth annual Walk for Hawks migration season challenge.
Walk for Hawks officially starts TODAY
We are kicking off the event with an Open House in our Education Center Classroom, with refreshments from our event sponsor taim (YUM!)
FINAL CALL for Early-Bird ‘Walk For Hawks’ Registration!
To support the recovery of our feathered friends, register for Walk for Hawks and complete a walking, running, or hiking self-challenge during the week of October 7-15.
Volunteer Spotlight - Gaby Schmitt
This month's Volunteer Spotlight features the fabulous Gaby Schmitt, who first learned about The Raptor Trust when she responded to an email from the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ seeking volunteer transporters.
Volunteer Spotlight - Trish Gradley
Our lovely Volunteer Spotlight for the month of July is none other than Trish Gradley. Trish has been one of our devoted Receptionist Volunteers for nearly the last decade!
Volunteer Spotlight - Nita Blatt
Our chosen Volunteer for this spotlight goes by the name of Nita. Nita has generously volunteered her time here at The Raptor Trust for over 20 years
2023 TRT Community Day Auction is Open
The fun begins NOW: our Online Silent Auction just opened at 6:00 PM today!
Rowan Baxter-Green
Rowan started volunteering at The Raptor Trust in 2019, and has been a vital part of the team ever since.
Meet The Raptors At TRT Community Day 2023
We invite you and your family to TRT on Sunday, May 21 from 11am to 3pm for a day of all things bird!
Volunteer Spotlight - Stephen Gruber
Stephen Gruber has volunteered at The Raptor Trust since 1999, another volunteer who has dedicated many years of service to our organization.
Jennifer Books
Jennifer Books has volunteered at The Raptor Trust since 1992, one of our longest-term team members.
Volunteer Spotlight - Lin Chu
Lin has been a Raptor Trust Volunteer since 2017, but she first heard of us 10 years ago when she brought her son to a scout program with our Education Center.
Red-Tailed Hawks Badly Burned by Landfill Gas Flame
KEARNY, N.J. (CBS New York) —Two red-tailed hawks had their feathers singed by flares at the Keegan Landfill in Kearny, New Jersey.
Bergen County Audubon Honors Executive Director Chris Soucy
On September 15 at the Meadowlands Birding Festival, our own Executive Director, Chris Soucy, received a very special award from Bergen County Audubon Society: the first-ever Frank Chapman Award.
Jersey City Falcons Reunited
The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife is investigating why window washers sprayed a nest of endangered peregrine falcons living on a Jersey City skyscraper, causing two juvenile chicks to fall 41 stories.