BOISE, Idaho –The Peregrine Fund’s World Center for Birds of Prey will celebrate International Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 10.
With the theme “Why Birds Matter,” activities will focus on the remarkable journeys many birds make each year between nesting habitats in North America and wintering grounds in Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.
Experts will be on hand for this family-friendly day to discuss avian migration through games, activities, and presentations. Bring your binoculars for birding walks with a raptor biologist. There also will be live bird demonstrations and tours of the Archives of Falconry.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, May 10
Admission: $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 youth (4-16), free to members
Information: (208) 362-8687
Driving directions: From I-84, south on Cole Road 6 miles to Flying Hawk Lane
Website: http://www.peregrinefund.org/vmic
Schedule:
- 10 a.m.: Birding Walk with a raptor biologist
- 10:30 a.m.: Live bird presentation
- 11 a.m.: Archives of Falconry tour
- Noon: Live bird presentation
- 1 p.m.: Birding Walk with a raptor biologist
- 2 p.m. Live bird presentation
- 2:30 p.m. The Great Migration game
- 2:30 p.m. Archives of Falconry tour
- 3:30 p.m. Live bird presentation
- 4:15 p.m.: Last admittance
For more information, contact:
Erin Katzner
Director of Global Engagement
Main Phone: 208-362-3716
Direct Phone: 208-362-8277
