Webinars

Carolina Raptor Center's webinar courses are designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to enhance raptor welfare. Our offerings include courses focused on both ambassador birds and rehabilitation patients.

For questions about the classes or registration please contact us at: [email protected]

The Raptor Medical Care Webinar includes four consecutive webinar classes that occur once a week. Each class is 60 minutes long, followed by 30 minutes for a question-and-answer session. 

Details:

  • This course includes four consecutive webinar classes that occur once a week. Each class is 60 minutes long, followed by 30 minutes for questions and discussion
  • Classes are held via zoom. Participants will be provided zoom link information one week prior to course start time.
  • Class sizes are limited in order to enhance the opportunity for questions and discussion
  • No refunds within 14 days of the first class. 
  • Course tuition is $150
  • For those that are not able to attend the live class, participants will receive a recording of every class.
  • Group rates may be available for groups with 3 or more people, please contact [email protected] for more information

October 2025 Schedule:

Tuesdays from 4:00 pm-5:30 pm EST

  • 10/7 - Raptor Intake and Triage
    • Instructor: Sunny Cooper, Director of Raptor Rehabilitation and Operations
      • Learn how to assess and stabilize injured raptors upon arrival. This class covers intake procedures, initial triage, and how to prioritize care for various conditions.
  • 10/14 – Parasitology
    • Instructor: Milan Starr, Medical Coordinator
      • Explore common avian parasites and diagnostic techniques, including how to perform and interpret fecal float tests to guide treatment decisions.
  • 10/21 - Flight and Release Evaluations
    • Instructor: Mathias Engelmann, Senior Rehabilitation Coordinator
      • Understand how to assess a raptor’s readiness for release. This session focuses on evaluating flight strength, behavior, and physical condition for successful reintegration into the wild.
  • 10/28 - Rehabilitation Hacks
    • Instructors: Mathias Engelmann, Sunny Cooper, Milan Starr
      • Discover creative tips and time-saving techniques for effective raptor rehabilitation, from enclosure setups to handling strategies that streamline daily care. We will cover net-building, re-usable wing wraps, and more!
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