This event was such a success pre-COVID, we've invited Ed and his birds back for another visit!

From owls to hawks, eagles to falcons, Texas is home to a wonderful variety of birds of prey.  We typically focus on song birds in so many of our activities, we thought it would be interesting to spend some time learning about these amazing creatures.  

To that end, we invited an expert, Ed Sones, with Austin Wildlife Rescue, to share some of his bird and their stories. Ed is very passionate about his feathered friends, their plight and restoring them to the wild. He will be bringing some of these friends with him.  These are birds that have been rehabilitated but that are not able to be released back into the wild.

Well respected in the wildlife rehabilitation and conservation communities in and around Austin, Ed is also an engaging speaker.  Join us to learn more about birds of prey and see some of these fierce-some predators up close and personal. 

AWR is a public, 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization operated by permitted rehabilitators and other animal lovers. Their areas of focus are wildlife rehabilitation, public education and conservation.  AWR serves as a resource for anyone who has found a sick, injured or orphaned wild animal, or has a question about nuisance wildlife or wildlife in general. Their licensed rehabilitators provide care for wildlife in need, with the ultimate goal of releasing them back into their native habitats.

 COVID Notice:  While masks are no longer required for those who are fully vaccinated, to be on the safe side, we request masks when social distancing is not possible as this event will attract a fair number of children.  As a point of reference, the benches in the pavilion are six feet long. The event may be cancelled in the event of a change in the COVID restrictions or in the case of inclement weather.  Any cancellation notice will be sent to all who have registered by 7:00 the morning of the event.