9th Annual Raptorama at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Join the National Park Service and our park partners Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, American Littoral Society, New York City Bird Alliance and New York City Plover Project for the 9th Annual Raptorama at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge!
Meet at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center to learn all about the birds of prey of Jamaica Bay. See some amazing raptors up close during two live demonstrations led by the Wildlife Center of Long Island and go on walks with park rangers and partners to look at the raptors that traveling through Jamaica Bay on their fall migration. Park partners and other organizations will have family-friendly activities available at tables.
Program Schedule
10 AM - 11 AM: Birding For Beginners Hawk Walk with NYC Bird Alliance
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM: Junior Ranger Program with National Park Service rangers
11 AM - 11:30 AM: Raptor Education Demostration with Wildlife Center of Long Island
12 PM - 1 PM: Guided Raptor Walk with National Park Service rangers
12 PM - 12:30 PM: Raptor Education Demostration with Wildlife Center of Long Island
1 PM - 1:30 PM: Raptor Education Demostration with Wildlife Center of Long Island
1:30 PM - 2 PM: Raptor Slideshow Presentation with American Littoral Society
1:30 PM - 2 PM: Junior Ranger program with National Park Service rangers
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
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- Festival