Birds of prey, also known as raptors, are hunting birds characterized by hooked beaks and powerful grabbing feet with sharp talons. Raptors also boast the best eyesight and the sharpest hearing in the animal kingdom. This presentation, which incorporates 5-6 live birds of prey, all native to New England, gives an overview of hawks, falcons, and owls. The program is designed to explain predation, the birds' place at the top of the food web, their hunting adaptations, and their status in a rapidly changing world. Because many birds of prey are declining in number, this presentation also features endangered raptors that WINGMASTERS cares for, and explains why these species face an uncertain future. 

WINGMASTERS is a partnership of two people dedicated to increasing public understanding and appreciation of North American birds of prey. Julie Anne Collier and Jim Parks are both licensed wildlife rehabilitators based in Massachusetts. Since 1994 WINGMASTERS has presented over 10,000 programs at schools, libraries and museums throughout New England.

For ages 6+. All attendees must be over 6 years old.

Questions? Contact Ona at ridenour@noblenet.org.

This program is part of Beverly Reads. Learn more at https://beverlypubliclibrary.org/beverlyreads. 

Beverly Reads is sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library.