RaptorView Research Institute

05/25/2026

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Sometimes a shot can have impacts far beyond its intended target. Three eagles have died of lead poisoning so far this year after rescue attempts at Wild Skies Raptor Center.

05/15/2026

05/01/2026

Rob headed to Helena, MT early this morning to rescue an adult female Osprey with several feet of baling twine tangled around her leg. Entanglement like this is a major—and often fatal—threat to both adult and young Osprey.

We are the only organization in Montana equipped to safely capture free-flying Osprey, an incredibly complex and delicate process. With some luck, we can reach her before the situation turns deadly—whether from getting snagged in a tree or caught on a utility pole. Time truly matters.

You can be part of the rescue.

Missoula Gives kicked off yesterday and I times through today, and we’ve been offered a generous $5,000 matching grant. Thanks to early support,we’re already nearly halfway there!

Help us reach our $10,000 goal and make rescues like this possible. Visit the Missoula Gives link (below) to donate.

Thank you for helping us, help the raptors.

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04/17/2026

Hey friends! Be sure to check out RVRI’s new Science Director, Kylie Denny, as she gives a talk on ospreys on April 20th at 7 PM for the Bitterroot Bird Alliance. Don’t miss it—click the Zoom link to register!

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03/12/2026

02/21/2026

Take a moment to read this post. Golden Eagle populations are facing serious challenges, many of them complex and deeply nuanced.

Lead poisoning, however, isn’t complicated—and it’s something each of us has the power to change. By choosing to hunt with non-lead ammunition, we can help end this preventable threat. It really is that simple.

02/21/2026

02/12/2026

https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/bald-eagles-pack-the-cottonwoods-near-kelly-island-in-missoula

If you want the best bald eagle show in Missoula, set your watch for the last hour of daylight.As the sun drops, eagles start to glide low over the river corrid

12/02/2025

Maybe it would fly, if it lifted both legs ;)

12/01/2025

Dear Friends of RVRI,

Tomorrow, December 2, 2025, is Giving Tuesday! We are excited to announce a generous matching grant of $5,000. Every tax-deductible donation you make will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000! Your support is crucial for us to continue our research, education, and conservation projects. Thank you for your generosity.

Please visit the link below to our RVRI support page to make your donation now.

https://raptorview.org/get-involved/ -our-work