We got a private tour of Open Door Bird Sanctuary this morning- me, my parents, Lin, and Cara. The founder, Rob (who is the executive director) led the tour and we got to take our time walking through the space and learning about the birds up close.
Open Door Bird Sanctuary is a raptor sanctuary — so owls, eagles, falcons, etc. All the birds are wild birds with some kind of injury or disability and could not safely be released back into the wild after rescue and rehabilitation. Open Door Bird Sanctuary gives them a beautiful safe haven.
The non-profit also does a lot of education onsite, in the community, and beyond with the goal of encouraging wildlife stewardship. The number of programs they did was impressive and I loved their philosophy and approach. It always centers on the well-being and free will of the birds . . . no bird is participating in educational programs if they are not about it.
But many of the birds are all about it. We got to see them up close perched on the director’s hand. And they had two merlin falcons named Arthur and Percy. Right up my alley. There was also a bald eagle, a golden eagle, a barred owl who I loved . . . and more. You can see their resident birds on the website.
It was really amazing — above my expectations and I didn’t really know what to expect in going to a bird sanctuary. But I left with a newfound respect and interest. And I’m ready to recommend anyone visiting Door County to check it out.
With Love,
Natalie