Hawks and Falcons and Owls, Oh My! A Natural History of Raptors / Lecture One (of five)

Don’t miss this fascinating and informative series of lectures about these unique birds of prey presented by Alida Morzenti, former Director of the UC Davis Raptor Center. The five lectures, each discussing different material, will cover migration, identification, natural history, husbandry and falconry.

Who should attend? Anyone who has an interest in birds of prey, the environment and local ecology is in for a treat and will come away with a lot of really interesting information.

“I’ve attended the raptor lecture series every year for the past six years,” said Rob Diebold of Santa Rosa. “I always learn so many new and fascinating facts about our local birds of prey, and Alida’s talks and slide shows are wonderful.”

These five lectures are also the mandatory prerequisite for those interested in attending the Raptor Handling classes to learn to handle The Bird Rescue Center’s nineteen resident raptors.

“It’s been such a privilege to get to work with and care for these incredible birds,” said Gregor Nelson, a volunteer raptor handler. “I love doing it and have learned so much over the last three years. To be this close to a hawk or owl is a rare opportunity, that’s for sure!”

The Bird Rescue Center was founded thirty years ago, with the mission to rescue, rehabilitate and release orphaned, ill or injured wild birds, and to educate the public regarding the ecological importance and natural history of these birds. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Center is licensed by State and Federal Fish and Wildlife agencies to treat and release these birds back into the wild. The only all-bird wildlife rescue center in the area, headquarters and primary care facilities are located in Santa Rosa, CA. Service is provided throughout the Northern San Francisco Bay Area.

Contact The Center at 707/523-2473 or http://birdrescuecenter.org