Introduction to Birds of Prey

Location of New River Trail State Park in Virginia

Where

New River Trail State Park, 116 Orphanage Dr., Max Meadows, VA 24360.
Ivanhoe Car Parking Lot - 356 Riverview Rd. Ivanhoe, Va 24350

When

July 22, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Introduction to Birds of Prey at the Ivanhoe Birding Trail

How does an owl hear a mouse under a foot of snow? Do hawks really see "faster" than we do?

Get a bird's eye view of some of nature's most fascinating and elusive predators in this 45 minute 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 10:00 am. The Birding Trail is a 1.2 mile walk (24 minutes) from the Ivanhoe Access Parking Area to the Ivanhoe Bridge. So be prepared to arrive at 9:30am if you're walking to the destination. A State Park van will also be available to shuttle participants from the trailhead to the birding trail from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Raptor

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