
Mathias has cared for Carolina's Raptors for over 34 years
Few people know more about Carolina Raptor Center’s history than Mathias Engelmann, Senior Rehabilitation Coordinator, long-time...

The Raptor Center is a family adventure for Brian Hughes
When their daughter dissected an owl pellet in elementary school, Brian Hughes and his wife were intrigued. She brought a pamphlet home...

Bob Spillane's lifelong love for birds
As Bob Spillane approaches his 70th birthday in June, he is contemplative. He has had a long and rewarding career in the textile...

Crandall Bowles’ passion for conservation runs in the family
For Crandall Bowles, supporting Carolina Raptor Center’s Our Quest Campaign was a natural extension of her family’s lasting commitment to...

Cooper Couden is Falling for Birds
In the first grade, Cooper Couden climbed a tree outside of his elementary school and found himself face-to-face with an angry American...

Birds of a Feather Flock to Sadie Casper
Perhaps it should not be surprising, but Sadie Casper’s favorite bird is a vulture at Carolina Raptor Center. After all, they share the...

Bruce and Nancy Roberts trust their intuition
It was just a chance encounter more than 25 years ago that introduced Bruce and Nancy Roberts to Carolina Raptor Center. But as the...