Notes from the Field
Wishing You Could See More Birds of Prey Where You Live? Build a Kestrel Box!
12 January 2012
If you live near an open area with low vegetation and plenty of small rodents and insects, The Peregrine Fund encourages you to consider building a nesting box for American Kestrels. Not only will you have the opportunity to watch these beautiful birds...
E-newsletter
Current issue:
18 November 2011
- Coming soon! 2012 calendar
- We have a winner!
- Update for wild-hatched condors
- New hours at interpretive center
- Notes from the Field
The Archives of Falconry
The Archives of Falconry contains the most comprehensive English-language falconry library in the world. The Archives includes falconry books, articles and essays, manuscripts, equipment, memorabilia, art, field notes, and a substantial media collection on the ancient sport of falconry. Modern falconers were instrumental in organizing the successful recovery effort of the once-endangered Peregrine Falcon.
Featured gift shop item
Stainless Steel Water Bottle
$16.95
World Center for Birds of Prey
The Velma Morrison Interpretive Center is waiting to welcome you into the exciting world of birds of prey!
Explore and discover the amazing world of raptors eye to eye. Come experience our courtyard full of native and non-native birds. Continue your experience inside with daily raptor presentations, interactive exhibits, and tours of the Archives of Falconry.
Hours
Winter hours (November – February):
10 am – 4 pm Tuesday through Sunday
(closed Mondays during winter hours)
Summer hours (March – October) :
9 am – 5 pm daily
Admissions
- General $7
- Seniors (age 62 +) $6
- Youth (ages 4 – 16) $5
- Free to members and children under age 4
- Reduced rates for advanced booking of large groups
Visitor Information
FREE to current members! Not a member? Join online!
The calendar is now available in our online store. You can preview the calendar in this .pdf file
News
- 20 January 2012 – Special day for Scouts on February 4
- 17 January 2012 – Archives of Falconry to feature artist on March 3
- 16 January 2012 – Government inaction worsens vulture crisis
- 5 January 2012 – Family Field Trip Saturdays: Jan. 21 and Feb. 18
- 4 January 2012 – Gyrfalcon conference papers published online
View our video gallery
Upcoming events
- 4 February 2012 – Scout Saturday (Velma Morrison Interpretive Center)
- 18 February 2012 – Family Field Trip Saturday (Velma Morrison Interpretive Center)
- 26 March 2012 – Spring Break (Velma Morrison Interpretive Center)
- 12 May 2012 – International Migratory Bird Day (Velma Morrison Interpretive Center)
Current Job Openings
- Aplomado Falcon Hack Site Attendants
Posted 3 January 2012
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