Injured or ABANDONED raptors

​The Jay C. Hormel Nature Center takes in ONLY raptors—hawks, eagles, falcons, and owls—found in Mower County. The JCHNC staff will triage the raptor. Next, with input from the University of Minnesota Raptor Center and veterinarian Dr. Mike Williams, we establish a care plan for the bird.

The Nature Center assists many birds of prey annually. If you find an injured hawk, owl, or eagle in Mower County, call Nature Center staff at 507-437-7519 for assistance.
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The raptors are often transported to the Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota. We are always looking for volunteer drivers who are willing to transport an injured bird of prey to the Raptor Center. Contact the Nature Center staff for more information (507-437-7519 or info@hormelnaturecenter.org).

If you find an injured mammal or bird other than a raptor, the closest free Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is in Roseville, Minnesota. You can transport the injured animal to 2530 Dale Street North, Roseville, MN, or contact them at 651-486-9453. The Nature Center does not offer transportation to this facility.