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A young broad-winged hawk may have to fly as far as 9000 miles in a year during migration.
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Weathering Program: Raptors, Kings of the Air
July 27, 2008 - 1:00pm, 3:00pm
Lions may be the kind of the jungle, but the incredible hunting skills of raptors make them the kings of the air. Learn what they are hunting and how they are able to capture their food.
Free with regular admission.
Events - July 2008
Weathering Program: Red, White and Blue in Raptors too!
July 4, 2008 - 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm
Join us in the weathering area to see our resident red, white and blue raptors! Have an opportunity to get your picture taken with an eagle!
Free with regular admission.
Behind the Scenes Tour
July 5, 2008 - 2pm
Tour Carolina Raptor Center's bird hospital and get a sneak peak at what happens behind the scenes, from patients' initial exam to strengthening their wings in outdoor flight cages.
Pre-registration is appreciated, extra fees apply
Backyard Tails -- a free flight program
July 5, 2008 - Noon and 2 p.m.
Experience the "swoosh" of a live raptor flying over your head during CRC's Backyard Tails program. Resident raptors fly untethered in an educational program in the outdoor amphitheatre. Come early to get a space, as seats for this program are limited.
This program is free with regular admission.
Weathering Program: Raptors, Kings of the Air
July 5, 2008 - 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm
Lions may be the kind of the jungle, but the incredible hunting skills of raptors make them the kings of the air. Learn what they are hunting and how they are able to capture their food.
Free with regular admission.
Behind the Scenes Tour
July 6, 2008 - 2pm
Tour Carolina Raptor Center's bird hospital and get a sneak peak at what happens behind the scenes, from patients' initial exam to strengthening their wings in outdoor flight cages.
Pre-registration is appreciated, extra fees apply
Weathering Program: Raptors, Kings of the Air
July 6, 2008 - 1:00pm, 3:00pm
Lions may be the kind of the jungle, but the incredible hunting skills of raptors make them the kings of the air. Learn what they are hunting and how they are able to capture their food.
Free with regular admission.
Meet the Keeper
July 12, 2008 - 2pm
An opportunity to meet the people who care for a specific raptor and ask them questions about that bird's natural behavior, history and personality.
Free with regular admission.
Backyard Tails -- a free flight program!
July 12, 2008 - Noon and 2:00 p.m.
Feel the rush as a great horned owl flies inches from your head during Carolina Raptor Center's free flight program!! Be amazed by raptors in the air and trees during Backyard Tails. Come early to get a space, as seats for this program are limited.
This program is free with regular admission.
Weathering Program: Raptors, Kings of the Air
July 12, 2008 - 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm
Lions may be the kind of the jungle, but the incredible hunting skills of raptors make them the kings of the air. Learn what they are hunting and how they are able to capture their food.
Free with regular admission.
Meet the Keeper
July 13, 2008 - 2pm
An opportunity to meet the people who care for a specific raptor and ask them questions about that bird's natural behavior, history and personality.
Free with regular admission.
Weathering Program: Raptors, Kings of the Air
July 13, 2008 - 1:00pm, 3:00pm
Lions may be the king of the jungle, but the incredible hunting skills of raptors make them the kings of the air. Learn what they are hunting and how they are able to capture their food.
Free with regular admission
Kids for Conservation Summer Day Camp - Hawkwarts: A Camp for Muggles
July 14, 2008 - July 18, 2008 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meet us at platform nine and three quarters for a thrilling ride to Hawkwarts! During this Harry Potter themed camp, campers will blend fantasy and reality together through science experiments, art projects, and botany. Classes such as Care of Magical Creatures, Wands, and Potions will engage creative young minds and expose campers to every day "magic." This camp is for children ages 8-12.
Click for more details (linked to: http://www.carolinaraptorcenter.org/summerCamp.php).
Backyard Tails -- a free flight program
July 19, 2008 - Noon and 2:00 pm
Experience the "swoosh" of a live raptor flying over your head during CRC's Backyard Tails program. Resident raptors fly untethered in an educational program in the outdoor amphitheatre. Come early to get a space, as seats for this program are limited.
This program is free with regular admission.
Trail Trivia Talk
July 19, 2008 - 2 p.m.
Follow a guide down a wooded nature trail and hear interesting facts and stories about Carolina Raptor Center, resident raptors and our environment.
Free with regular admission.
Weathering Program: Raptors, Kings of the Air
July 19, 2008 - 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm
Lions may be the kind of the jungle, but the incredible hunting skills of raptors make them the kings of the air. Learn what they are hunting and how they are able to capture their food.
Free with regular admission.
Trail Trivia Talk
July 20, 2008 - 2 p.m.
Follow a guide down a wooded nature trail and hear interesting facts and stories about Carolina Raptor Center, resident raptors and our environment.
Free with regular admission.
Weathering Program: Raptors, Kings of the Air
July 20, 2008 - 1:00pm, 3:00pm
Lions may be the kind of the jungle, but the incredible hunting skills of raptors make them the kings of the air. Learn what they are hunting and how they are able to capture their food.
Free with regular admission
Kids for Conservation Summer Day Camp -- Hawkwarts: A Camp for Muggles
July 21, 2008 - July 25, 2008 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meet us at platform nine and three quarters for a thrilling ride to Hawkwarts! During this Harry Potter themed camp, campers will blend fantasy and reality together through science experiments, art projects, and botany. Classes such as Care of Magical Creatures, Wands, and Potions will engage creative young minds and expose campers to every day "magic." This camp is for children ages 8-12.
Click for more details (linked to: http://www.carolinaraptorcenter.org/summerCamp.php).
Backyard Tails -- a free flight program
July 26, 2008 - Noon and 2:00 pm
Experience the "swoosh" of a live raptor flying over your head during CRC's Backyard Tails program. Resident raptors fly untethered in an educational program in the outdoor amphitheatre. Come early to get a space, as seats for this program are limited.
This program is free with regular admission.
Weathering Program: Raptors, Kings of the Air
July 26, 2008 - 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm
Lions may be the kind of the jungle, but the incredible hunting skills of raptors make them the kings of the air. Learn what they are hunting and how they are able to capture their food.
Free with regular admission.
Weathering Program: Raptors, Kings of the Air
July 27, 2008 - 1:00pm, 3:00pm
Lions may be the kind of the jungle, but the incredible hunting skills of raptors make them the kings of the air. Learn what they are hunting and how they are able to capture their food.
Free with regular admission.
Kids for Conservation Summer Day Camp -- Hawkwarts: A Camp for Muggles
July 28, 2008 - August 1, 2008 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meet us at platform nine and three quarters for a thrilling ride to Hawkwarts! During this Harry Potter themed camp, campers will blend fantasy and reality together through science experiments, art projects, and botany. Classes such as Care of Magical Creatures, Wands, and Potions will engage creative young minds and expose campers to every day "magic." This camp is for children ages 8-12.
Click for more details (linked to: http://www.carolinaraptorcenter.org/summerCamp.php).
Coming Next Month...
Weathering Program: Habitat, where are they at?
August 2, 2008 - 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm
Raptors live in trees, on cliffs, in bird houses, in hollowed out trees, and even on the ground. Find out where raptors live, how long they stay there and if they like roommates!
Free with regular admission.
Behind the Scenes Tour
August 2, 2008 - 2pm
Tour Carolina Raptor Center's bird hospital and get a sneak peak at what happens behind the scenes, from patients' initial exam to strengthening their wings in outdoor flight cages.
Pre-registration is appreciated, extra fees apply
Backyard Tails -- a free flight program
August 2, 2008 - Noon and 2 pm
Experience the "swoosh" of a live raptor flying over your head during CRC's Backyard Tails program. Resident raptors fly untethered in an educational program in the outdoor amphitheatre. Come early to get a space, as seats for this program are limited.
This program is free with regular admission.
Behind the Scenes Tour
August 3, 2008 - 2pm
Tour Carolina Raptor Center's bird hospital and get a sneak peak at what happens behind the scenes, from patients' initial exam to strengthening their wings in outdoor flight cages.
Pre-registration is appreciated, extra fees apply
Weathering Program: Habitat, where are they at?
August 3, 2008 - 1:00pm, 3:00pm
Raptors live in trees, on cliffs, in bird houses, in hollowed out trees, and even on the ground. Find out where raptors live, how long they stay there and if they like roommates!
Free with regular admission.
Kids for Conservation Summer Day Camp - Radical Raptor Adventures
August 4, 2008 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
By popular demand, a raptor camp for nature lovers ages 11 to 14! Campers will explore animal behavior, forest ecology and environmental issues through hands-on lessons, activities and projects. With daily raptor encounters, outdoor adventures and nature photography, campers will come away with an enriched sense of environmental awareness and a newfound respect for the natural world.
Click for more details (linked to: http://www.carolinaraptorcenter.org/summerCamp.php).
Meet the Keeper
August 9, 2008 - 2pm
An opportunity to meet the people who care for a specific raptor and ask them questions about that bird's natural behavior, history and personality.
Free with regular admission.
Backyard Tails -- a free flight program!
August 9, 2008 - Noon and 2:00 pm
Feel the rush as a great horned owl flies inches from your head during Carolina Raptor Center's free flight program!! Be amazed by raptors in the air and trees during Backyard Tails. Come early to get a space, as seats for this program are limited.
This program is free with regular admission.
Weathering Program: Habitat, where are they at?
August 9, 2008 - 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm
Raptors live in trees, on cliffs, in bird houses, in hollowed out trees, and even on the ground. Find out where raptors live, how long they stay there and if they like roommates!
Free with regular admission.
Meet the Keeper
August 10, 2008 - 2pm
An opportunity to meet the people who care for a specific raptor and ask them questions about that bird's natural behavior, history and personality.
Free with regular admission.
Weathering Program: Habitat, where are they at?
August 10, 2008 - 1:00pm, 3:00pm
Raptors live in trees, on cliffs, in bird houses, in hollowed out trees, and even on the ground. Find out where raptors live, how long they stay there and if they like roommates!
Free with regular admission.
Kids for Conservation Summer Day Camp - Radical Raptor Adventures
August 11, 2008 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
By popular demand, a raptor camp for nature lovers ages 11 to 14! Campers will explore animal behavior, forest ecology and environmental issues through hands-on lessons, activities and projects. With daily raptor encounters, outdoor adventures and nature photography, campers will come away with an enriched sense of environmental awareness and a newfound respect for the natural world.
Click for more details (linked to: http://www.carolinaraptorcenter.org/summerCamp.php).
Backyard Tails -- a free flight program
August 16, 2008 - Noon and 2:00 pm
Experience the "swoosh" of a live raptor flying over your head during CRC's Backyard Tails program. Resident raptors fly untethered in an educational program in the outdoor amphitheatre. Come early to get a space, as seats for this program are limited.
This program is free with regular admission.
Trail Trivia Talk
August 16, 2008 - 2 p.m.
Follow a guide down a wooded nature trail and hear interesting facts and stories about Carolina Raptor Center, resident raptors and our environment.
Free with regular admission.
Weathering Program: Habitat, where are they at?
August 16, 2008 - 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm
Raptors live in trees, on cliffs, in bird houses, in hollowed out trees, and even on the ground. Find out where raptors live, how long they stay there and if they like roommates!
Free with regular admission.
Trail Trivia Talk
August 17, 2008 - 2 p.m.
Follow a guide down a wooded nature trail and hear interesting facts and stories about Carolina Raptor Center, resident raptors and our environment.
Free with regular admission.
Weathering Program: Habitat, where are they at?
August 17, 2008 - 1:00pm, 3:00pm
Raptors live in trees, on cliffs, in bird houses, in hollowed out trees, and even on the ground. Find out where raptors live, how long they stay there and if they like roommates!
Free with regular admission.
Backyard Tails -- a free flight program
August 23, 2008 - Noon and 2:00 pm
Experience the "swoosh" of a live raptor flying over your head during CRC's Backyard Tails program. Resident raptors fly untethered in an educational program in the outdoor amphitheatre. Come early to get a space, as seats for this program are limited.
This program is free with regular admission.
Weathering Program: Habitat, where are they at?
August 23, 2008 - 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm
Raptors live in trees, on cliffs, in bird houses, in hollowed out trees, and even on the ground. Find out where raptors live, how long they stay there and if they like roommates!
Free with regular admission.
Weathering Program: Habitat, where are they at?
August 24, 2008 - 1:00pm, 3:00pm
Raptors live in trees, on cliffs, in bird houses, in hollowed out trees, and even on the ground. Find out where raptors live, how long they stay there and if they like roommates!
Free with regular admission.
Backyard Tails -- a free flight program!
August 30, 2008 - Noon and 2:00 pm
Feel the rush as a great horned owl flies inches from your head during Carolina Raptor Center's free flight program!! Be amazed by raptors in the air and trees during Backyard Tails. Come early to get a space, as seats for this program are limited.
This program is free with regular admission.
Weathering Program: Habitat, where are they at?
August 30, 2008 - 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm
Raptors live in trees, on cliffs, in bird houses, in hollowed out trees, and even on the ground. Find out where raptors live, how long they stay there and if they like roommates!
Free with regular admission.
Weathering Program: Habitat, where are they at?
August 31, 2008 - 1:00pm, 3:00pm
Raptors live in trees, on cliffs, in bird houses, in hollowed out trees, and even on the ground. Find out where raptors live, how long they stay there and if they like roommates!
Free with regular admission.
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