Adopt-A-Bird Program

"Free to Fly Again." The Adopt-A-Bird Program enables people like you to help hawks, eagles, owls, falcons and vultures return to the wild, the first goal of the WVRRC. These wild creatures, birds of prey, are very valuable to us as humans for different reasons. They sometimes show us when the environment is in trouble. For instance, it was the peregrine falcons, ospreys and bald eagles that first showed us the effects of the pesticide DDT. Raptors also maintain an ecological balance in nature by helping to keep rodent and insect populations in check. We can appreciate and admire the majestic beauty of these birds as a bald eagle is seen flying over a river, swooping down for a fish or an American kestrel hovering over a field, a fierce hunter in his own right. The Adopt-A-Bird program not only allows you to contribute to the preservation of raptors but your financial assistance makes certain that WVRRC goals are fulfilled.

Adoption Options. There are three types of adopters in our program: Caretaker, Steward and Parent. All donors receive a personalized adoption certificate and the WVRRC quarterly newsletter. In addition, a Steward receives a photograph and a caretaker is entitled to a personalized photograph of the individual bird.

Here's How. If you would like to adopt a bird of prey for release back into the wild, please print the form below, fill it out and return it with your check or money order made payable to:

WVRRC
PO Box 333
Morgantown WV 26507
Adopt-A-Bird Form (PDF)