Fall is in the air and
people's thoughts are turning to fall activities—street festivals, apple
picking, trips to the pumpkin farm and, of course, everybody’s favorite two-day
free event….the World Bird Sanctuary Open House!
Open House is this coming
Saturday and Sunday, October 18 and 19, from 10 am to 4 pm.
One of WBS's free flying Bald Eagles soars just inches overhead (photo: Gay Schroer)
Activities at this year’s
Open House will include programs featuring a majestic flying Bald Eagle, as
well as a number of other birds who are seasoned performers in the World Bird Sanctuary’s
repertoire of educational programs.
Prepare to be amazed as these ambassadors of the sky fly just above your
head.
WBS Eagle mascot,our Dancing DoDo and kids rock out to the music of the Raptor Project (photo: Gay Schroer)
In addition to the free
flight exhibitions there will be entertainment by the Sanctuary’s in-house
band, the Raptor Project, which will entertain audiences with old favorites, as
well as new songs that have been added to their repertoire this year.
A young guest proudly displays what she made at the craft table (photo: Gay Schroer)
Other activities will
include presentations by the Butterfly house, face painting, a craft station and
other activities for the kids.
There will also be tours of the hospital, the behind the scenes breeding
barn and the behavioral training center, which are usually not open to the
public.
A guest gets a really close look at an Augur Buzzard at the photo op (photo: Gay Schroer)
For a small fee guests
will have the opportunity to have their photo taken posing next to one of our
raptors. Featured birds this year
will be Tundra, a beautiful Snowy Owl, and Max the Tawny Eagle. Since these two birds are new to the
photo op area their time may be limited, so you may want to make the photo op
your first stop. In addition to our
two newcomers, we have several old pros on standby for photos.
Also with us for the first
time this year will be the cool Eagle Harley motorcycle, presented by owner Tom
“The Kong” Compton. Those of you
who are bike riders will want to be sure to check out this beauty.
Our naturalists are always happy to answer questions (photo: Gay Schroer)
The main paths in our
upper triangle area are paved and handicapped accessible, and restrooms are
located conveniently nearby. Be
sure to wear comfortable walking shoes, as you will want to explore all the
attractions and activities that will be spread out throughout our site.
For those more adventurous
souls we have several hiking trails that wind through our oak/hickory
forest. These paths are natural
and unpaved.
There are photo opportunities at every turn (photo: Sandra Lowe)
Bring a picnic lunch or
take advantage of our concession truck.
Be sure to bring your cameras, as there will be photo opportunities at
every turn.
So, mark your calendars!
….Save the date
Saturday, October 18
Sunday, October 19
10 am – 4 pm
Admission and parking are
free!
For directions to our site
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