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Introduction to Birds of Prey: Nature's Echo Animal Encounter
Where
New River Trail State Park, 116 Orphanage Dr., Max Meadows, VA 24360.
Ivanhoe Car Parking Lot - 356 Riverview Rd. Ivanhoe, Va 24350
When
June 9, 2024. 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Get a bird's eye view of some of nature's most fascinating and elusive predators in this one-hour program featuring live birds of prey. Learn about the raptors we share our world with, the adaptations that make them so successful, and how our actions impact their survival.
Nature's Echo is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to environmental efforts throughout the southeast. All birds of prey are non-releasable and presented with special permission of the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Participants will meet at the Ivanhoe Birding Trail at 11:00 a.m. The Birding Trail is a 1.2-mile walk (~24 minutes) from the Ivanhoe Access Parking Area to the Ivanhoe Bridge. Be prepared to arrive at 11:00 am if you're walking to the destination. A Virginia State Park van will also be available to shuttle participants from the trailhead to the birding trail from 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-699-6778
Email Address: NewRiverTrail@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History | Special Event
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