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Raptor Refuge

Locality: Kettering, Tasmania

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25.01.2022 Good morning raptor Lovers! Have you gotten your 2021 Raptor Refuge calendar yet? These calendars are our major fundraising initiative, and allow us to assist in things like saving this sweet little brown falcon. He was found severely dehydrated and pecked by ravens on the roadside. Now with some TLC he’s perking right up! Please support us if you can - a list of Tassie retailers is right at the top of our page

24.01.2022 Evening Raptor fans! A bit of a strange request here: Just wanting to source some nice-actually VERY nice- wooden/timber benches for the beautiful grounds @raptor refuge. Anyone know of some sturdy, well-crafted, handsome bench seats? Locally made obviously. Id like solid timber with natural curves and the rustic look ideally.... I looked at Bunnings but just nothing even close! Tassie will have it somewhere.. Photo for attention... Winner winner chicken dinner See more

23.01.2022 Good morning Raptor Lovers!

23.01.2022 Todays new patient who resembles pure beauty! Talons crossed for this GG

23.01.2022 Many thanks to Endangered Wildlife Trust for your message of support! We admire and aspire to what you have achieved in South Africa and beyond. Our recent strategic partnerships are the result of having solid examples in the field to learn from. Together we can make a difference and save lives!

23.01.2022 Hooray! Raptor Refuge have been selected as one of TripAdvisors 2020 Travellers Choice winners. That means were in the top 10% of attractions worldwide! Thanks to ALL of our supporters for making this distinction possible. Pop by soon for a visit!

22.01.2022 Our 100th 5-star review! Raptor raptures- Astonishing work being done by this incredibly valuable organisation. Our precious raptors face so many threats and to have somewhere they can rehabilitate and return to the wild is vital. Such a peaceful and tranquil place to visit, maqnificent birds up close and Juliette was knowledgeable and incredibly welcoming. Do yourself a favour and support their amazing work.

22.01.2022 How cute are our 2021 calendars?! Spotted at Eumarrah in Hobart Get yours IRL or online at https://www.raptorrefuge.com.au/shop/ before they fly the coop.

21.01.2022 Please sign this Lets get some justice

20.01.2022 Hi Raptor lovers Just hoping to start the coordination for an Eagle rescue Early days yet but wedgie cant fly higher than a mtr off ground and not fir short distances. Lopsided and clearly injured. And yes powerlines near by I would like to get possibly a team of 2 people to be on standby ... Property is halfway between Campbell town and Ross so about an hour north of Hobart, Any takers Please share 1800RAPTOR hotline is working yet again for the benefit of these awesome creatures Photo of wedgie for attention Thank you See more

20.01.2022 Mens Health is finally coming to a place where Men can actually talk about the once "Taboo" subjects Thought I would try raise some dollars for Movember , so with the risk of having a pet caterpillar look for a while I am prepared to give it a crack

20.01.2022 We Swamp Harriers! Belonging to the raptor family, Harriers hunt for vermin such as mice, rats and rabbits earning them the reputation of being a ‘farmers’ friend’. Traditional swampland nesting sites of Harriers have been agriculturally modified over time and the birds have adapted now to often nesting in Summer-harvest crops such as cereals, fodder, poppies, pyrethrum and beans. This harvest season, remember to be careful and mindful of the birds you may share your land with! If you think you may have a Swamp Harrier, please get in touch with Raptor Refuge. We may be able to coordinate using your nesting site as a foster home for orphaned chicks. Learn more at http://harriersintheharvest.com.au/

19.01.2022 you MUST check this out Tassie Wedgies, Thanks Matthew https://youtu.be/OyZCrLvb4E8

19.01.2022 Hello Raptor Lovers! Its time to share with you our exciting list of stockists for our annual Raptor Refuge Calendar 2021! As usual, this calendar is the one of the easiest ways to support Raptor Refuge, filled with twelve months worth of intimate and powerful photos of the Tasmanian birds of prey under our care. Youll notice a new look this year, as we are rolling out our new display boxes! Youll find them at the following places: ... Animal Tuckerbox (all stores) Brookfield Shed Bruny Island Cheese Co Cradle Mountain Visitors Centre Cygnet IGA Dymocks Centrepoint Eumarrah - Hobart Eumarrah - Launceston Fish Frenzy Fullers Bookshop Gateway/Bruny Hotel Hobart Anaesthetic Group King Street Butcher Lake St Clair Mayfair Veterinary Clinic Mehrdad Abbasian Meredith's Orchard Mures New Town Green Store Pennicott Wilderness Journeys River Cafe Roberts Point Bruny Island Royal Botanical Gardens Shop The Nose Bag Tamar Island Westlands Wild Island Gallery Willie Smith's Apple Shed Will Greer - Greens And....Woolworths! Were excited to announce that we have partnered with Woolworths to offer shoppers across Tasmania the chance to support us directly by purchasing a calendar! As we spread our wings, we thank ALL of our supporters and stockist for their help, and for sharing our passion for Tasmanias raptors.

19.01.2022 Raptor Lovers, brace yourselves! We have some exciting news for you..... From the 25th of May, we will be re-opening up for Walk and Talk tours!! We are closely following all government advice, and able to ensure that your safety and social distancing will be maintained while you are encountering our beautiful Tasmanian Raptors. Over the past few weeks, We have been so busy here at the Refuge, as you may have seen! We are very excited to share what weve been up to with o...ur new and returning human guests. Raptor Refuge is an operational raptor hospital and rehab centre, open only to these intimate, private tours. During the Walk and Talk, you'll meet our residents while learning about what we have been doing to help protect our States incredible Raptors, including working with TasNetworks to help reduce risks. You'll also get the chance to check out our AMAZING grounds, with the Education Centre, massive flight aviaries, and our very special permanent residents. We hope to see you soon! https://www.raptorrefuge.com.au/raptor-refuge-visit/

18.01.2022 Thanks ABC Hobart

18.01.2022 This Bgos smashed his beak on the INSIDE window of a house Weve continued to file and shape and watch it grow and grow and he is now at about 75% Can eat pretty well as you can see I can feel a release coming

17.01.2022 A number of years ago, when erecting massive poles for flight aviaries (28 mtrs high to be precise), I though that the wild wedgies who come in daily for two decades would appreciate a purpose built perch on top, complete with Astro turf I certainly never tire of seeing them, but today I just happened to be close enough to get a pic of 2 of our regular visitors. Thought you may like to see.

17.01.2022 Look whats just landed! To celebrate our new 2021 Raptor Refuge calendars, we have spiffy new display boxes. These include a section for us to share our free 1800 RAPTOR stickers, to raise awareness about our hotline for helping dead or injured raptors. Looking forward to getting these out to stockists around Tasmania! Anyone else feel like the year is flying by?

17.01.2022 UPDATE: Unfortunately the story of the Dodges Ferry sea eagle has come to an end. Despite tremendous effort from our team and Sandy Bay Holistic Veterinary Centre, the bird nonetheless suffered complications from its injuries and couldn’t be rehabilitated. We’re sorry to break this news to our followers, who showed such tremendous support for this special patient. We hope the person responsible for shooting this bird is held accountable for their actions.

17.01.2022 Have you heard? August 14th something BIG is coming to Raptor Refuge! Stay tuned

16.01.2022 Who knows what this is?? Hint 1 ....... it was constructed in Croatia Travelled the 7 seas via Singapore to its final home @Raptor Refuge Hint 2 ........... Its HUUUUUUGGGGGE See more

16.01.2022 Two dead goshawks today, and another a few days ago. It is clear that as we raise awareness and as the 1800RAPTOR hotline gets better known, we will be dealing with more and more tragic cases. So its now a fantastic opportunity for the Tasnetworks team and Raptor Refuge team to make headway into this serious and ongoing issue.

16.01.2022 Avoid poison to keep our bird friends safe this winter!

15.01.2022 Thinking a quiet night to be had . Pouring outside and the 1800RAPTOR hotline rings Caller said I think we have a raptor unwell standing on fence. Experience tells me tawny frog or masked owl or boobook . His wife said in background I think its a kind of an eagle or hawk Being 8pm I asked if can you send me a pic of which he did See below A quick drive from Raptor Refuge Father n Son team arrive and we saw wedgie. Planned rescue and a few minutes later had him in han...d . Good technique zig No apparent injuries but very wet n bedraggled. Safe n sound at RR in small hospital slatted aviary Piece the jigsaw together in daylight... Hopefully a short stay. See more

15.01.2022 Good morning Raptor Refuge fans

15.01.2022 Are you ready to hear our BIG NEWS? Today we are excited to launch Australia's largest raptor flight aviary, here in Kettering as part of Raptor Refuge! This project is the result of massive effort and determination, and we are proud to share it with you! Our new aviary... Is over 52 metres long, 26 metres wide and 14 metres high, containing 16,500 cubic mtres of flight area! Weighs only 700 kgs! Made of state-of-the-art Dyneema material, it resists rain water and has b...een manufactured specially all the way from Croatia. Is the new home for our largest birds of prey, the Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagle, which we are proud to rescue and rehabilitate. This enormous achievement wouldn't have been possible without the support of all the raptor lovers in our network! This is a series addition to the already world-class facilities at Raptor Refuge, and will serve us for decades into the future as we HELP THEM SOAR AGAIN! See more

14.01.2022 A lady has contacted RR today as she was taking photos of eagles. This bird appears to have a 2litre milk bottle either caught or snagged or possibly the bird is holding. Bit hard to tell. Please keep a look out if youre near Connelys Marsh! If possible get another photo or 3!! Never a dull moment @ Raptor Refuge 1800RAPTOR: for dead or injured raptors only.... NOT FOR GENERAL ENQUIRES See more

14.01.2022 Our Boobook friend has made it to Raptor Refuge after surviving a car collision last night! He is all cleaned up and resting with a belly full of chicken, with no major injuries other than an eye wound which we are carefully monitoring. Thanks again to all our followers who make the rescue and transport of these birds possible!

14.01.2022 Sad to see a young sea eagle came in contact with power assets, resulting in gruesome injuries. This eagle was put to sleep. Although tragic, this death gives us the chance to report a fatality to Tasnetworks as per the arrangements with Raptor Refuge. We will update progress on mitigation of this hazard as it happens. Farmer called to say the adult birds were hanging around the site after the youngin was taken away.

13.01.2022 In 12 days we have had 2 wedgies and 2 Sea eagles to deal with One Wedgie put to sleep. Still chasing the other one with a leg dangling. One Seagle has symmetrical broken primary flight feathers on either wing.. very strange. And today’s call on our 1800raptor hotline and ultimate rescue revealed a possible shot adult bird Just near a nest... Disturbing stuff. Look closely at X-ray. Positive side is no joint issue and the radius can act as a splint....beautiful bird ... well they all are. Talons crossed See more

12.01.2022 Happy New Year Raptor Lovers! Here’s a happy review from a recent visitor: My husband and i came on monday (peter and gwenny) to visit and kate showed us around your magnificent facility that includes many endangered animals who are being so carefully attended to by the staff both, paid and volunteers. The wisdom of the owls, the power of the eagles were on display. A cost is involved but well worth a visit as it includes a gift shop and educational centre for all ages. Thanks to Kate for her knowledge and expertise and Juliet for setting up our personalised visit.

12.01.2022 Yesterday we achieved a huge milestone in defending Tasmanian Raptors. After many years of lobbying, TasNetworks and Raptor Refuge have partnered to create the Birds Of Prey Safe Soaring initiative. This working group puts our experts at the table with engineers to review and remedy bird fatalities resulting from our states electrical infrastructure. Power line strikes are a huge threat to native raptors, including wedge tailed eagles, white goshawks, sea eagles, and maske...d owls. Simple solutions like power pole perches and reflective flappers make a huge difference if we make the effort. The 2 pole top photos show before and after: uninsulated then insulated to make safe (not rocket science) and a perch installed which is a simple treated pine cross bolted on. This is just the first step, and there is a long way to go, but as ever Raptor Refuge are on the front lines pushing for progress wherever we can! It simply makes sense to discuss issues and problem-solve. Our 1800raptor hotline for dead or injured raptors statewide is collating so much data and assists many more birds in need. Thank you Tasnetworks for getting on board. See more

12.01.2022 Morning Raptor Fans Looking to get this little bloke to Raptor refuge Kettering Hit by car Im assuming Currently in Huonville Anyone traveling ?... Share away please Thank you See more

12.01.2022 Greetings Raptor Lovers! Our 2021 calendars have landed! This is our 15th consecutive year producing our calendars, and they are bigger and better than ever. We have some exciting stockists to announce later this year, but until then calendars are available online at https://www.raptorrefuge.com.au/product-category/calendars/. Every dollar goes to supporting the rescue and rehabilitation of Tasmanias native birds of prey.

10.01.2022 Not just raptors Globally such a serious and sad issue

09.01.2022 Hello Raptor Lovers! Did you know that we have a web store? You can purchase our calendars, gorgeous raptor-friendly merchandise, and gift cards for tours online at https://www.raptorrefuge.com.au/shop/ Why not make the most of your gift giving, and share some love to Tasmania’s birds of prey!

09.01.2022 Good evening Raptor fans We have a beautiful Masked owl needing a lift to Raptor Refuge in the morning From Huonville to Kettering Hit by a car tonight and possible wing issues.. Any takers please

09.01.2022 Hooray! Raptor Refuge have been selected as one of TripAdvisor's 2020 Travellers' Choice winners. That means we're in the top 10% of attractions worldwide! Thanks to ALL of our supporters for making this distinction possible. Pop by soon for a visit!

09.01.2022 Hey Raptor fans Need some help please for this dead Eagle. Needing to get this bird to us to get post mortem performed Gruesome pix so look away if squeamish We deal with this regularly and although disturbing we want to establish cause of death and piece the jigsaw together ... Its in Bicheno Its fresh and just needs a lift to Raptor Refuge Pkk please share away gang Thank you See more

08.01.2022 Evening Raptor lovers Anyone keen to help a little Boobook hit by a car? Possible concussion but no breaks Need to pick up from Ranelagh and get to Kettering - A morning job. Gorgeous little dude! Thanks folks.

08.01.2022 We are very thankful that Tasnetworks have assisted us with a 17.5 mtr cherry picker and manpower to do some pole work and wire work in readiness for our new Eagle flight aviary. Couple of great linesman that I showed around Raptor Refuge after work was completed. They took a keen interest in the issues our Raptors face due to power line issues and we discussed ways to solve problems. Good one guys and Thanks for great work.

07.01.2022 Are you ready to hear our BIG NEWS? Today we are excited to launch Australias largest raptor flight aviary, here in Kettering as part of Raptor Refuge! This project is the result of massive effort and determination, and we are proud to share it with you! Our new aviary... Is over 52 metres long, 26 metres wide and 14 metres high, containing 16,500 cubic mtres of flight area! Weighs only 700 kgs! Made of state-of-the-art Dyneema material, it resists rain water and has b...een manufactured specially all the way from Croatia. Is the new home for our largest birds of prey, the Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagle, which we are proud to rescue and rehabilitate. This enormous achievement wouldnt have been possible without the support of all the raptor lovers in our network! This is a series addition to the already world-class facilities at Raptor Refuge, and will serve us for decades into the future as we HELP THEM SOAR AGAIN! See more

07.01.2022 Called out today to attend/ rescue an Eagle caught in a tree with partner hanging around On arrival we found a Sea eagle flapping frantically with foot caught in fork of a pretty small branch up a tree, Moved in with ladder to go up and free him , this was enough to cause more flapping and he self released and flew off with partner not far away Flew well with nothing looking odd Never a dull moment @Raptor Refuge

07.01.2022 Good morning Raptor fans Looking fir possible help with a wedgie down at Dolphin sands Its on ground in light bush cant fly and its mate is hanging around Caller may be able to contain but we will require an Eagle taxi to Raptor Refuge... Any takers ? Share away please See more

07.01.2022 Heres a closer look at our new world-class flight aviary, including views from our immersive observation deck. It was a pleasure to launch this project this morning in the company of our volunteers and sponsors!

06.01.2022 Howdy Raptor Lovers, Got a stunning peregrine with a broken wing we need to rescue, from a caller on the side of the road on a motor bike, 30 kms before Swansea on the East Coast. Hobart is the destination. Please share away! Fastest animal just above earth requires our help.

05.01.2022 Think you’re the right person to join our team? VOLUNTEER / POTENTIAL JOB OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for the right person to join the small and close knit team that we call the Raptor family. Do you have:... a love for nature, a passion for wildlife an abundance of common sense, honesty and, a willingness to learn? Would you be over the moon to be making a hands on contribution to the Raptor Refuge? This involves: raking paths, raking lawns and a little bit more raking, being part of a team who care deeply for our awesome Birds of Prey, poo, blood, guts, (you will deal with it all), feeding, cleaning, aviary husbandry and, building your skills and knowledge to eventually work directly with the birds and guide visitors around our facility in a paid role. The sky is the limit for the right person. If this sounds like you, please send a one page expression of interest, telling us who you are and what you bring to the role to: [email protected] by Friday November 13th. See more

05.01.2022 Win-win! Youre looking at two gorgeous tassie wedge-tailed eagles perched safely on a poletop retrofitted with a perch. It seems simple enough, just two cheap pieces of timber and hardware. But this photo is the outcome of years of negotiation and advocacy, resulting in a partnership between @tasnetworks and @raptorrefuge. And were just getting started! There is still much to do. Soon were hoping this will be a common sight as we aim to save countless bird lives. #tasmania #wildlife #animalrescue #eagles photo from Peter Thorp.

05.01.2022 Only 10 more days to get your Raptor Refuge calendars in time for Christmas! You can find our list of stockists posted right at the top of our feed. Proceeds go to supporting the health and well-being of the birds in our care, like this beautiful Peregrine Falcon Sound off if you’re looking forward to 2021!

05.01.2022 Breaking news Wedgie just been hit on road up east coast Can we possibly have a standby in case need to transport Eagle Near Fingal/St Marys Just putting it out therell bird is contained and requires a lift... Please share far n wide Thank you See more

05.01.2022 UPDATE: Raptor Refuge are now offering a $20,000 reward for anyone who can provide information leading to a conviction in this case, with $10,000 is offered by Raptor Refuge and $10,000 by an anonymous raptor lover. Please get in touch if you have information about the identity of the shooter. ORIGINAL: Big thanks to the Sandy Bay Holistic Veterinary Centre for your help with this sea eagle that was recovering from a bullet wound. Hopefully we can mend this wing.

04.01.2022 Looking better already! This little guy had a tough weekend after being hit by a car and suffering an eye injury, but he appears to be on the right track! Owls eyes are extremely powerful and versatile, but they are vulnerable to being injured because they are positioned on the front of their face - the spot that gets bonked in a flying collision! Owls cannot move their eyes, but they make up for it by being able to turn their heads 270 degrees around. This boobook owls huge pupils let in as much light as possible, giving him exceptional night vision. Get well soon!

04.01.2022 Such lovely weather prompted a tiny video of walking into Raptor Refuge

04.01.2022 Check it out Raptor Lovers! Over the last few weeks, @Peter Barwick and his team at Water Industry Solutions have been hard at work here helping us improve the fire security at Raptor Refuge! Their work has been extensive, including multiple diggers, trucks, and workers laying hoses, sprinklers, electrowelding pipes, and completely improving on every other system we had designed or in place. Their generous support will help us defend our facilities in a blaze, meaning we are defended even in a worst-case-scenario event. We give huge thanks to their team, and encourage all our followers to do their absolute best to improve fire safety however they can this season. Find them at wisgroup.com.au

03.01.2022 We have re-opened for Walk and Talk tours! Who has their private tour booked!?

03.01.2022 TasNetworks’ leadership team hosted their meeting at Raptor Refuge today! We gave a tour of the facilities including our MASSIVE new flight aviary, which they played a role in supporting. We discussed current issues, shared food, and further developed our plans towards the shared goal of helping our state’s birds of prey. We are proud to be advocating on every level on behalf of these creatures!

03.01.2022 Ive raised 110 bucks for mens health so far, I reckon a few more dollars would be grand, it is looking like a caterpillar and it is prob short lived as December is coming on fast. Come on Raptor fans, this is for the Health of your fellow Man

02.01.2022 Todays new patient was caught on barbed wire. Not in a good way currently, but lets see what we can do. Beautiful bird... but they all are

01.01.2022 Check out this fab sketch of Monty the Masked Owl! We think she captured him perfectly

01.01.2022 Masked owls like a bit of road killed poss A resource that we utilise at Raptor Refuge Any given week we would collect up to 20 road killed wallabys n possums. A wide variety of tucker is offered to our patients and resident raptors. Rabbit being a fave . Happy weekend everyone.