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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.

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Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
1304 21st St NE
Austin, MN 55912
Phone: (507) 437-7519
Email: info@hormelnaturecenter.org

Fax: (507) 396-2903
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  • Home
  • About
    • FAQ/Rules
    • Trail Map
    • Education Programs
    • History
    • Staff
    • Nature Center Gifts
    • Canoe & Kayak Rental
    • Injured/Abandoned Animals
    • 50th Anniversary
  • Programs & Events
    • Upcoming Programs and Events
    • Calendar of Events
    • Summer Classes
    • Trail Access Tours
    • Nature Play Afternoons
    • Senior Specials
    • Friends Bus Trip
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Friends of the Hormel Nature Center
    • Kevin Dammen Mentorship Program
  • Facility Rental
  • Sola Fide Observatory
  • Resources
    • Scavenger Hunts
    • Nature Notes
    • What's New In Nature?
    • Rain Garden
    • Pollinator Garden
    • Gravel Bed Tree Nursery
    • Sustainable Tips
    • Night Sky Viewing Guide
    • Environmental Education Resources
  • Track Power Chair Rentals