Montana Raptor Conservation CenterRehabilitation and Release
One of MRCC's primary goals is the rehabilitation and release back into the wild of injured
and sick raptors. MRCC admits, on average, 150+ injured or sick raptors each year. The types
of injuries range from minor sprains, bone fractures, bruises, abrasions, lacerations, head
trauma, internal injuries, and electrical burns to gunshots and poisoning. Additionally, the center admits many nestlings and fledglings that have been separated from their parents for various reasons. Volunteers and staff spend many hours caring for these birds of prey with the goal of releasing them back to their natural environments.
Doctor J.C. Cook and vet tech, Oleta Kellie perform surgery on a young golden eagle.
And Dr. Karyn Cook performs surgery on a bald eagle.