Blackland Prairie Raptor Center is dedicated to environmental preservation through public education and the conservation of birds of prey and wildlife in their natural habitat.

Named after the tallgrass prairie that once covered more than 23,500 square miles of Texas from the Red River to San Antonio, Blackland Prairie Raptor Center is a rehabilitation and conservation education organization, specializing in fostering better public understanding of the relationship between birds of prey and healthy ecosystems.

The Mississippi Kite migrates each spring from its non-breeding grounds in Brazil and Argentina to the Great Plains and the Mississippi River Valley to breed, giving the species its name. These graceful raptors follow the abundance of their primary prey, insects, making their migration a valuable indicator of environmental health. Each year, Blackland Prairie Raptor Center admits nearly 100 Mississippi Kite patients, highlighting both the challenges these birds face and the importance of local wildlife conservation.

Every t-shirt purchased directly supports the mission of Blackland Prairie Raptor Center. Your purchase helps provide nutritious food, essential cleaning supplies, and quality housing for the hundreds of raptors that come through our rehabilitation facility each year. Thank you for helping us give these birds a second chance while inspiring others to appreciate and protect the wildlife around us.