Puget Sound Bird Fest Part II - Raptor Demonstration

Today marked the second day of the Puget Sound Bird Fest held in Edmonds, WA. I participated in several activities but the highlights of my birding adventure and education were the pelagic tour from 8:00 to 10:30 AM and the raptor demonstration by the Sarvey Wildlife Center.

Depicted here from top to bottom of blog post are:  Northern Saw Whet Owl, Barn Owl, Great Horned Owl, Peregrine Falcon, Red-tailed Hawk, and the majestic Golden Eagle.

The Raptor demonstration I attended was the first of its kind I have ever been to and seen birds of prey up close. It was quite amazing to see the birds of prey react to the audience and their handlers.


The show combined interaction with the audience, questions, answers, education, and conservation tips.


Sarvey Wildlife Center had five volunteer workers present to handle the birds while Ms. Kestrel spoke to the attentive audience. Slow-paced and fun for kids.

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
For more information about Sarvey Wildlife Center please visit their website at: www.sarveywildlife.org/