*Braddock Bay "Bird of Prey Days: Migration Marvels" April 28-30, 2023*
This year’s theme is Migration Marvels. So many birds undergo amazing journeys each year, traveling to and from their breeding and wintering grounds. Learn about a variety of species that pass through Braddock Bay and beyond, as well as what researchers do to study them. The schedule is listed here: 2023 Migration Marvels- Schedule of Events <https://www.bbrr.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/BOP-Days-2023-full-flyer.pdf>. Many programs will require registration due to limited seating. Visit our Events Page <https://www.bbrr.org/event-directory/> for information about specific programs and to register. *One Entry Fee for Entire Weekend: $5/adult (suggested donation), Kids FREE! *Activities below take place at the lodge at Braddock Bay Park, 199 East Manitou Road *Please note that seating is limited, and cannot be guaranteed for all indoor presentations listed below.* *MEET LIVE RAPTORS* throughout the weekend from… - Braddock Bay Raptor Research—Sat & Sun 10:00 am-2:00 pm - Wolcottsville Wildlife Rescue—Sunday 10:00 am-2:00 pm *HAWK WATCH ALL WEEKEND!* Visit the hawkwatch platform from 10-2 for fun activities to help you learn about the raptor migration at Braddock Bay. Bring your binoculars, or borrow from BBRR. *Friday 4/28: Opening Night Program! — doors open 6:30 pm* - 7:00 pm *Birds on the Move!* Migration at Braddock Bay, featuring BBRR’s raptor ambassadors. Walk-ins welcome but seating is limited. - 8:00 pm *Sunset Walk and Evening Owl Prowl *around Braddock Bay Park, lead by BBRR’s Jill Heimrich *Saturday 4/29:* - 10:00 am* Awesome Ospreys! *Learn about the osprey life in this interactive program for families. - 10:30 am *Hawkwatch BINGO! *— learn about what you can see at the hawkwatch and win a prize! - 11:00 am *Owl Migration at Braddock Bay*: The Owl Woods portion of the Braddock Bay management area has become well known as a “rest stop” for migrating owls. Learn about the two main species, the Northern Saw-whet Owl and the Long-eared Owl, that use this important habitat each year as they pass through the area. - 12:00 pm* Kids’ Craft: Owl Mask Workshop* - 1:00 pm *Talk on the Wildside: Live Raptors from Hawk Creek*: Learn about some amazing birds of prey! Hawk Creek Wildlife Center will present 6 different raptor species, including Turkey Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk, Saw-whet Owl, Barn Owl, Saker Falcon and Harris’s Hawk. - 2:30 pm *Owl Pellet Dissection & Discussion*: Have you ever examined an owl pellet? What is an owl pellet? Where does it come from? Are owls the only birds who make them? Now is your chance to get your questions answered! You’re invited to take part in a new program at the Braddock Bay Raptor Research Bird of Prey Days, a guided hands-on owl pellet dissection and discussion. This is a family-friendly program where everyone will have the opportunity to dissect their own owl pellet. *Sunday 4/30:* - 10:00 am *Help a Hawk -* What happens when a bird of prey is injured and in need of being rescued? Find out what a wildlife rehabilitator does for hawks in this interactive program for families. - 10:30 am *Hawkwatching 101*. Get some identification pointers and visit the hawkwatch to test them out. - 11:30 pm *Captain Swoop’s Migration Flight Academy*. Learn about falcon migration in this interactive program for kids of all ages. - 12:00 pm *Rendering Raptors*: A raptor sketching workshop for all ages. - 1:30 pm *Hawkwatch BINGO!* — learn about what you can see at the hawkwatch and win a prize! - 2:00 pm *The Red-tailed Hawk Projec*t: A research collaboration on the ecology and evolution of one of North America's most beloved raptors. And if you can't make it, but would still like to support the important work of Braddock Bay Raptor Research, check out our online auction: Braddock Bay Raptor Research Bird of Prey Days Online Auction <https://www.myminiauction.com/braddockbayraptorresearchauction> Bidding opens on 4/26 and closes 5/3. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
