Our Work
Welcome to our site! Hamilton Raptor Center is a 100% volunteer-run, bird of prey rescue, rehabilitation and release facility located in Penn Valley, CA. Our goal is to care for these magnificent animals, while educating our community, and encouraging conservation. We need your help, participation, and curiosity to further our vision. Please explore our site at your leisure, and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @ norcalraptors911! We provide onsite wildlife emergency services in surrounding cities like Yuba City, Penn Valley, Marysville, Sutter, Williams, Chico, Oroville, Grass Valley, Nevada City, and more. Please call our hotline 24/7, 530- 432- 9467 if you see a raptor in distress or have questions.
Master rehabber, Kim Franza, triages injured & emaciated Hera, the juvenile Bald Eagle.
Injured Raptors Injured and sick raptors are reported to our hotline 24/7/365. We rescue birds of prey involved in car and window strikes, predation events, rodenticide poisoning, illnesses, and more. Once treated, they are set free. |
Althea, Red-tailed hawk ambassador, and her handler Adam Gertsen give an educational presentation.
Education
We educate the public on the natural history of raptors, and their vital presence in the food web, enhancing greater conservation of all wildlife. |
A nestling Red-tailed hawk fell from his tree with 2 siblings, and was the only to survive to release.
Orphaned Raptors Our team of skilled volunteers answer bird of prey emergency calls to help orphans who have fallen from their nest, grow, heal, and return to the wild. |