Raptor Rising: The AURC Journal

Oct 7, 2026

Change the Culture, Save the Vulture

The first Saturday of September is International Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD), a time when vulture lovers around the world come together to celebrate these remarkable birds.

Oct 1, 2026

War Eagle VIII on injured reserve for 2026 season

Auburn University’s raptor ambassador Aurea, known as War Eagle VIII, will likely be sidelined from participation in pre-football game flights during the 2026 season while recovering from a foot injury.

Jul 2, 2026

Traveling with a Bald Eagle: Behind the Scenes of Indy’s Journey to Philadelphia

When Independence, or "Indy" to her friends, arrives at an event, curiosity is never far behind. The question we hear most often is: "What’s it like to travel with a bald eagle?"

Mar 24, 2026

Why a Crate Matters: How We Safely Transport Raptors to Your Community

When our ambassador birds travel throughout our community, and communities all throughout Alabama and Georgia., their journey begins the same way: with a secure, safe, and familiar travel crate.

Feb 27, 2026

Raptor Rising Newsletter Spring 2026

The Spring 2026 Raptor Rising newsletter highlights a busy season at the AURC, from migration and orphan care to new outreach events like Talons, Taps, and Trivia.

Feb 11, 2026

A Silent Threat: Protecting Bald Eagles from Lead in Our Community

At the Auburn University Raptor Center, we’re fortunate to spend every day working with some of the most iconic birds in North America both on our rehabilitation side and also with our Education Ambassadors.

Sep 5, 2025

Raptor Rising Newsletter Fall 2025

The Auburn University Raptor Center is proud to launch a new educational initiative made possible through the Jerry Liguori Raptor Conservation and EducationScholarship from HawkWatch International.

Mar 27, 2025

Raptor Rising Newsletter Spring 2025

Each spring, many young raptors find themselves displaced due to storms, failure to fledge, human intervention, or habitat loss.