How to Help: A Guide to Raptor Rescue and Rehabilitation

In this episode of the Gaining Interest Podcast, hosts John Ramsey sits down with Dave Dicks, President of Raptor Rehabilitation of Kentucky, to explore the vital role of birds of prey in the state's ecosystem. Dave shares insights on the seven types of raptors native to Kentucky, the protections afforded by the Migratory Bird Act, and the impressive resurgence of bald eagles nationwide. The discussion also highlights challenges such as lead poisoning from hunting, alongside the organization's efforts in education, volunteer recruitment, and fundraising for a new facility. Listeners will learn how they can support this important cause through donations, symbolic adoptions, and volunteering opportunities.