HOLDERNESS — As raptors begin their incredible annual migration to wintering grounds, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center will host its Raptor Migration Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. The all-ages event will give visitors an opportunity to learn about raptor migration, observe live birds of prey, and participate in a community science project tracking migrating hawks.
The event will feature three birds of prey presentations by the Vermont Institute of Natural Science at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. VINS will introduce visitors to live raptor ambassadors and explore the seasonal movements of birds of prey, including where raptor species travel for the winter, how long their migrations take, and why they make these annual journeys. Each presentation will include a flight demonstration featuring a raptor.
Visitors can also participate in a Hawk Watch, helping document migrating raptors as they pass through the region. Participants will scan the skies for hawks and other birds of prey, recording their observations and learning to identify different species. Kids’ activities will give budding ornithologists a fun, hands-on introduction to raptor identification. Data collected during the Hawk Watch will be submitted to the Hawk Migration Association’s North American raptor migration database, contributing to a broader understanding of raptor populations and migration patterns and helping inform conservation efforts.
“Our annual Raptor Migration Celebration is a wonderful way to connect people of all ages with wildlife, conservation, and the wondrous journeys raptors take every fall,” Iain MacLeod, Executive Director of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, said. “We are thrilled to welcome our partners from VINS to share their incredible raptor ambassadors and expertise with our community.”
The Raptor Migration Celebration is included with regular trail admission. No additional tickets are required, and the event is open to all ages.
For the full event information, visit nhnature.org.
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