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Event Series:
Raptor Talk
Raptor Talk
May 5 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Join us in the Raptor Woodland Refuge to learn about some of our resident birds of prey and what makes each species unique with Raptor Care Specialist, Ell Kinsey.
DATES: See dates below.
TIME: 11:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Raptor Woodland Refuge at Fontenelle Forest
PROGRAM FEE: Free for members or with daily admission for non-members (sales tax included). Click HERE to see admission prices.
May 5: Hawks |
Swoop in and say hello to our resident hawks!Fun fact: When bison still roamed the west, Ferruginous Hawk nests contained bison bones and hair along with sticks and twigs. |
June 2: Falcons |
Learn about how these predators dominate the sky!Fun Fact: Falcons have exceptional vision, with eyesight eight times more powerful than humans. |
July 7: Owls |
Learn about these silent hunters of the night!FUN FACT: One of our great horned owls favorite foods is skunks. |
August 4: Eagles |
Learn about the subject of Americas most amazing conservation success story; Bald Eagles.Fun Fact: A Bald Eagle will harass a hunting Osprey until the smaller raptor drops its prey in midair, where the eagle swoops it up. |
