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| 3rd Annual Winter Raptor Fest in Fort Edward, NY | View other area events |
Experience the wonder of flight as free-flying hawks and falcons demonstrate the physics of flight, habitat adaptations, and more at Friends of the IBA's 3rd annual Winter Raptor Fest!
Fun and educational Live Bird of Prey programs introduce you to the owls, hawks and falcons of the Washington County Grasslands Important Bird Area, including some of our most endangered species!
Take a guided bird walk* to look for at risk raptors, or take a horse-drawn sleigh/wagon ride through the rural countryside.
Hands on kid’s activities, including make and take owl crafts and Owl Jeopardy, educational exhibits, food vendors and more are just part of this fun and exciting weekend where raptors rule!
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Including Live Bird of Prey educators and Master Falconers:
- Adirondack Raptors
- Adirondack Wildlife Refuge & Rehab Center
- New York State Wildlife Rehab Council
- North Country Wild Care
- The Wildlife Institute of Eastern NY
- Vermont Institute of Natural Science
This exciting event is a fundraiser to support Friends of the IBA's work to protect state endangered Short-eared Owls and other threatened and at-risk birds of the Washington County Grasslands Important Bird Area, or IBA. This unique habitat is critical to the survival of endangered Short-eared Owls in New York State.
*guided bird walks begin earlier – check website for details.
For more information please email info@winterraptorfest.com or call (518) 692-9559.
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