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.

Blue Moon Raptors was started by Rose Crisci in 2011. Our mission is to rehabilitate ill, injured, and orphaned birds of prey to return them back to their natural habitat where they will continue to enrich the environment. Along with rehabilitation, our goal at Blue Moon Raptors is to share the important role these raptors have in our ecosystem to help maintain the balance of nature with educational programs. We discuss what we can do to make a difference to preserve the environment so raptors may continue to enrich our planet. In doing such programs we hope to educate, and promote the protection of wildlife and our environment for future generations.

bluemoonraptors.org

Audubon Director of Avian Research Dr. Charles Clarkson will give a lecture on "Raptors: Evolution, Natural History and Conservation". During the presentation, we will review the global diversity of birds of prey, including their evolutionary history and geographic distribution as well as raptor diet, movement patterns and nesting habits. The major threats to wild raptor populations and the conservation status of our most imperiled species will be highlighted. A Q&A will follow the presentation, allowing time for you to further explore any of the concepts discussed or ask additional questions about hawks, eagles, owls and falcons.

Christine Peyreigne cares for injured and/or orphaned raptors. Whenever possible, she releases them into the wild after rehabilitation. In the summer of 2015, Christine rescued and rehabilitated Audubon’s Red-tailed Hawk: Finn. Finn’s injuries prevented his release and he now calls the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium home.

christinescritters.org

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.

eyesonowls.com

Formed in 2001 by Mary-Beth Kaeser, Horizon Wings’ mission is to rehabilitate birds of prey for release into the wild in order to maintain their population, and to educate the community to enhance awareness of the environment.

horizonwings.org

Flying, Walking, and Other Odd Creatures of New England and Beyond
Photography Exhibit by Ron Valiquette

Ron Valiquette was introduced to photography when he was 14 years old by the photo editor of the Woonsocket Call. The editor acted as Ron’s mentor for years and would publish his work on occasion in the newspaper. Originally focused on black and white landscapes, Ron now focuses on wildlife. His exhibit will primarily focus on images taken in New England, although a few will be included from his international travels.