Stay tuned for 2025 event information, volunteering opportunities and ticket sales!
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They are coming! Avian hunters with long sharp talons, hooked beaks, and highly developed eyesight and hearing are headed to Bristol. They’re raptors, the superior hunters of the avian world.
Owls, hawks, and falcons will be featured in live presentations, educational programs, and activities for bird enthusiasts of all ages. Audubon Raptor Weekend presents a unique opportunity for visitors to get up-close with many species and learn about their adaptations and habitats in this engaging, family-friendly weekend event.
In addition to owl and hawk presentations by Audubon experts, wildlife rehabilitators from across the Northeast will bring their expertise with birds of prey to the event - see the presenter lineup below!
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Make the Most of Raptor Weekend
Raptor Weekend is a family-friendly, rain or shine event!
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Frequently Asked QuestionsEverything you need to know about Raptor Weekend can be found on our event FAQ page! If you still have questions, feel free to contact us.
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Volunteer at Raptor WeekendHelp make this event a hoot! With help from our volunteers, New England's largest celebration of raptors is made possible. Join us for this exciting and unique volunteer opportunity; help with games, activities, crafts, and more!
Explore the 2025 Raptor Weekend Presenters, Artists, & Lecturers
Click on each photo for more information!
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Audubon Society of RI
Audubon currently cares for 12 birds, including owls, hawks and a raven. Their extraordinary adaptations are sure to fascinate both children and adults alike. In addition to close-up visits from feathered friends, participants learn about raptor behaviors, predators, prey and habitats.
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Eyes on Owls
Marcia and Mark Wilson founded Eyes On Owls in 1994 as an educational enterprise that brings owls to schools and other groups to teach about these wild “neighbors” and their habitats.
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Masters of the Skies
French native Gregory Martel is a Master Falconer who has worked with more than 55 raptors since 2010. He trains and flies hawks, falcons and owls for a variety of purposes, including hunting, falconry abatement (bird control) and education. He created Masters of the Skies in 2014 to educate the general public about birds of prey and falconry, and he has been working as a full-time falconer and educator since 2016.
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Ray Brown's Talkin' Birds Radio Show
Talkin' Birds is a live and interactive radio show about wild birds and the beauty of nature—attracting birds to your backyard, feeding them, and learning more about them. Expert guests and contests for prizes like bird feeders and other bird-related items are featured each week.
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Arianne Del Rios
Artist and exhibit details coming soon!
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More presenters for 2025 coming soon!
2025 Raptor Weekend Ticket Pricing*
All proceeds from Raptor Weekend benefit raptor care, school programs, and habitat conservation efforts by the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. Thank you for your support!
There will be on-site parking for $5, per availability. Visitors who ride their bike or take the bus to the event receive a Raptor Weekend Event button!
Show a little extra support! VIP tickets include admission, preferred seating under the main tent, free on-site parking, and $10 lunch voucher. Limited to 40 VIP tickets each day. $60/person.
*Tickets purchased online are subject to processing fees.
Thank You to our 2025 Sponsors!
To donate a raffle item or become a Raptor Weekend sponsor, please call (401) 949-5454 x3018.
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