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Birds of Prey are birds that hunt food—usually other animals—primarily on the wing, using their keen senses, especially vision. Their talons and beaks tend to be relatively large, powerful and adapted for tearing and/or piercing flesh. In most cases, females are considerably larger than males. The term "raptor" is derived from the Latin word rapere, meaning to seize or take by force. Source: Wikipedia. School Programs Funded by grants and donations from local individuals, businesses and organizations. In the spring of 2022, Birds of Prey programs were shown to more than 39 schools in the Alvin, Angleton, Bay City, Brazosport, Columbia-Brazoria, Damon, Danbury, Matagorda, Polacios,Sweeny, Van Vleck School Districts, and several private schools reaching a total audience of over 18,000 students and teachers. Thank you letter |
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Phil Huxford, Program Manager Phil is the driving force behind Birds of Prey school programs. He is a board member of Friends of Brazoria Wildlife Refuges and a member of the Texas Master N Cradle of Texas Chapter Class of 2001. |
BIRDS OF PREY 2022 SEASON
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Aplomado Falcon Falco femoralis Gyr/Peregrine Falcon Hybrid Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus Andean Condor Vultur gryphus Harris's Hawk Parabuteo unicinctus Turkey Vulture Cathantos aura |
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PUBLIC PROGRAMS
Public Birds of Prey programs are presented in a variety of venues including state, county, and municipal parks, service clubs, churches, and shopping malls. These programs culminate at Migration Celebration in April with four programs during the two-day festival at San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge. Public Birds of Prey programs are funded by donors. Unless otherwise noted, public programs are open to the public without charge.
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PUBLIC PROGRAMS 2023 March 5, 2023. Heritage Days Brazoria, TX. Time TBD March 18, 2023. Brazos Bend State Park. 11am and 2pm March 25, 2023. Sea Center TX. Lake Jackson. 11am and 2pm April 22, 2023. Migration Celebration Take Out Dinner. MacLean Park Lake Jackson. 1pm April 29 and 30, 2023. Migration Celebration San Bernard NWR 12pm and 3pm. Letter of Appreciation |
