October 1, 2, and 3, 2010 A celebration of birds, habitat, and conservation. Come face to face with live birds of prey, meet historical characters and hear their tales of conservation and discovery. Numerous special programs and activities are sure to enlighten and inspire. The event will feature demonstrations, music, guided walks, and special activities for kids and kids at heart! 
Eyes will be turned skyward at the Pinnacle Overlook in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park as birding enthusiasts and others watch winged wonders surfing in the thermals and performing spectacular aerial maneuvers during their southern annual fall migration. Friday, October 1 9:00 AM Outdoor Exhibit Area Opens 10:00 AM Live Birds of Prey Outdoor Stage 10:30 AM The Unhuggables, Animals That Nobody Loves Auditorium 11:00 AM Face to Face with Rachel Carson Outdoor Stage 11:30 AM Tales of Conservation with John Muir Auditorium 12:00 PM Music by Half Runners Outdoor Stage 12:30 PM Birds and Art Auditorium 1:00 PM Adventures with John James Audubon Outdoor Stage 1:30 PM Raptor Migration and Management in an Urban Area Auditorium 2:00 PM Live Birds of Prey Outdoor Stage 2:30 PM High in the Treetops, Cerulean Warblers Auditorium 3:00 PM Music by Half Runners Outdoor Stage 3:30 PM Conserving the Nature of America Auditorium 4:00 PM Outdoor Exhibit Area Closes 7:00 PM Adventures with John James Audubon at 8:00 PM Raptor Identification at Pine Mountain State Resort Park
Saturday, October 2 7:00 AM Morning Bird Walk Meet at Visitor Center 8:30 AM Photography in the Field Meet at Visitor Center 9:00 AM Outdoor Exhibit Area Opens 10:00 AM Hawk Watch Until 2:00 PM at Pinnacle Overlook 10:00 AM Live Birds of Prey Outdoor Stage 10:30 AM Counting Birds Auditorium 11:00 AM Adventures with John James Audubon Outdoor Stage 11:30 AM Blue Jewel, Florida's Scrub Jay Auditorium 12:00 PM Music by Half Runners Outdoor Stage 12:30 PM Birds and Art Auditorium 1:00 PM Face to Face with Rachel Carson Outdoor Stage 1:30 PM Birds of the Central Appalachians Auditorium 2:00 PM Live Birds of Prey Outdoor Stage 3:00 PM Music by Half Runners Outdoor Stage 3:30 PM Tales of Conservation with John Muir Auditorium 4:00 PM Outdoor Exhibit Area Closes 7:00 PM Raptor Management in Urban Areas at 8:00 PM Live Birds of Prey at Pine Mountain State Resort Park
Sunday, October 3 7:00 AM Morning Bird Walk Meet at Visitor Center 9:00 AM Outdoor Exhibit Area Opens 10:00 AM Music by Half Runners Outdoor Stage 11:00 AM Live Birds of Prey Outdoor Stage 12:00 PM Adventures with John James Audubon Outdoor Stage 12:30 PM Birds and Art Auditorium 1:00 PM Face to Face With Rachel Carson Outdoor Stage 1:30 PM Have to Have a Habitat, Wildlife in Your Backyard Auditorium 2:00 PM Live Birds of Prey Outdoor Stage 3:00 PM Music by Half Runners Outdoor Stage 4:00 PM Outdoor Exhibit Area Closes
Outdoor Exhibits 1. Live Birds of Prey 2. Kid's Corner 3. Live Birds of Prey 4. Bird Activities 5. Friends of Cumberland Gap National Historical Park 6. In Flight—a Resource Area for Teachers and Parents 7. Wood Carving Demonstrations 8. Naturalist, Storyteller, and Humorist David Stokes 9. Lewis and Clark 10. National Park Service—Science in the National Parks 11. Lewis and Clark 12. National Park Service—Science in the National Parks 13. Birds and Art with Artist Vickie Henderson 14. National Wild Turkey Federation 15. Kentucky Reptile Zoo 16. Clinch River Raptor Center (Saturday only) 17. Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife 18. Quilts of Nature 19. Wild Birds Unlimited, Attracting Birds to Your Backyard 20. Hummingbirds, Nature's Little Helicopters 21. Native Plants 22. Going Batty 23. Wilderness Road Outfitters 24. Live Birds of Prey, Southwestern High School (Saturday only)
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Last updated: April 14, 2015