Alaska Raptor Center Intern
By Sejal Prachand '24​Promoting the welfare of wild avian populations through rehabilitation, education, and research
During my summer internship at Alaska Raptor Center (ARC) in Sitka, AK, I gained practical experience with wild avian rehabilitation. ARC is a non-profit in Sitka, AK that promotes welfare of wild avian populations through rehabilitation, education, and research.
My internship had tasks spanning:
- Clinical work with more than a dozen bird species–from Song Sparrows to Bald Eagles–with diverse medical problems
- Basic avian husbandry including preparing species-appropriate diets, creating enrichment, and providing appropriate living spaces for birds
- Basic training and handling of glove-trained raptors
Clinical work was my favorite aspect and the most challenging. I was lucky enough to be able to observe and participate in the problem-solving aspects of triage, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
The experience furthered my interest in a career as a veterinarian or field biologist.
This internship was funded in memory of Maurice Littlefield ‘41.