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Kootenai Wildlife Refuge presents two programs:
Birds of Prey and Bird Walk |
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June 10, 2016 |
The Friends of Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge
will be hosting a couple of events next
Saturday, June 18, that will be interesting and
entertaining for many.
One Event: Meet Live Raptors
Birds of Prey Northwest will provide a rare
opportunity to get a close look at several birds
of prey species in a special program where
people can meet live raptors. Currently they
plan to bring a Golden Eagle, a Swainson's Hawk,
a Red-tailed Hawk, a Great Horned Owl, a
Peregrine Falcon, an American Kestrel, and a
Merlin.
Due to the limited room in the Education Barn
and the popularity of Birds of Prey Northwest
events, this will be held in a "staggered"
format. Small groups of attendees will be
allowed in periodically. Those who attend will
be able to view the birds, listen to the
handlers talk about each species, and ask
questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please help keep the birds happy and calm: No
photography, No cell phones, No loud noises or
sudden movements, and use your inside voices.
This Birds of Prey program will be held at the
Education Barn at the Kootenai Wildlife Refuge,
running from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. A $5
donation per person is suggested. Your donations
make this program possible and we thank you!
Birds of Prey Northwest is involved in working
with raptors in the region. They provide medical
treatment and rehabilitation to injured birds of
prey with the ultimate goal of returning them to
the wild. They also provide educational programs
with live raptors and collaborate on research
projects and other educational programs. Find
out more about Birds of Prey Northwest at
www.birdsofpreynorthwest.org.
To see the official poster for this Birds of
Prey event,
click here.
But wait, there's more!
The Other Event
The Friends of the Refuge are also sponsoring
another program on the same date, Saturday, June
18, where anyone can learn more about birds in
our area.
Bring binoculars and/or a scope and a field
guide if you have them. It may be warm, so water
and sun protection (hat, sun glasses, sunscreen)
are a good idea. Wear hiking shoes and come
dressed for the weather. We go out rain or
shine.
Expect to be out about two hours. Everyone,
regardless of their level of birding expertise,
is welcome. Young people under 18 must be
accompanied by a responsible adult. Water and
public restrooms are available at Refuge
headquarters, but not on the trail.
This Bird Walk event runs from 9:00 a.m. until
11:00 a.m. To participate, meet at the Refuge
Headquarters building.
Start your day by seeing the birds at the
Refuge. After the Bird Walk, stop by the Ed Barn
to see the raptors being presented by Birds of
Prey Northwest.
For more information about both of these
programs, call 208-267-3888. |
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