In memory of Kent
Kent
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
One of the oldest birds at VINS, Kent was found struck by a vehicle in Kent, CT, leaving her with an injured left wing. The wound caused permanent damage to her feather follicles, disabling the growth of certain crucial flight feathers, and leaving her unable to fly and hunt for herself.
Arriving as a juvenile in 1988, Kent shared an exhibit with Neddick, another female Red-tailed Hawk. They often perched together on the same branch, keeping an eye on visitors and the forest beyond their enclosure. Although our birds do not mate or breed, the Red-tailed Hawks did show some signs of “nesting” behavior in the spring, making a loose ring of sticks in the back of their enclosure, and even laying unfertilized eggs.
Kent passed away in September 2021. She has touched countless lives, and will be missed. Adopt in Kents's memory to support all the birds at VINS.
Adopt Packages
Thank you for adopting in memory of our Red-tailed Hawk, Kent, through the RISE Adopt a Raptor Program. Together, we can protect our natural heritage through education, research and avian wildlife rehabilitation.
$30
ADOPT PACKAGE
Adoption Certificate
Species Fact Sheet
Color Photo
$50
ADOPT PACKAGE
Adoption Certificate
Species Fact Sheet
Color Photo
Window Cling Decal
1 Guest Pass
$100
ADOPT PACKAGE
Adoption Certificate
Species Fact Sheet
Color Photo
Window Cling Decal
Reusable Shopping Bag
2 Guest Passes
$500
ADOPT PACKAGE
Adoption Certificate
Species Fact Sheet
Color Photo
Window Cling Decal
Reusable Shopping Bag
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
4 Guest Passes