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Sky Hunters Events Events Jen Smith's Sky Hunters will be in the Marcia & Bob Ross Gallery at the World Center for Birds of Prey from June 11 through August 31. Join us in celebrating this stunning exhibit by attending various Sky Hunter events. Sky …

Adopt a Raptor Adopt a Raptor Lucy This lovely Turkey Vulture hatched in the wild in Louisiana in 2001. As a nestling she was illegally taken into captivity and kept as a pet. By the time she was rescued, Lucy was dependent on people. She's a great …

Spring Events Paul Spurling Spring Events Amanda Hancock April 19 Hatch Day Egg-stravaganza Celebrate Spring and the many hatch days (Birthdays for birds) of our Avian Ambassadors. Enjoy egg themed scavenger hunt, and hatch day enrichment at noon. Reserve …

Artist Reception—Emma Regnier Artist Reception—Emma Regnier March 21 The Peregrine Fund and Emma Regnier present: Eyes on the Skies Artist Reception: March 21 from 6:30–8:30 Event Registration Here Join us after hours at the World Center for Birds of Prey …

Aguilucho Aguilucho A film by Skyship Films Daniel Byers / Skyship Films The Peregrine Fund's initial conservation strategy in the Darien Gap centered on education and community outreach. By sharing knowledge about the true nature of Harpy Eagles and …

Snowy Owl Snowy Owl Bubo scandiacus Population status: Vulnerable Body length: 21-28 inches Wingspan: 4-1/2 feet Weight: 1-1/2 to 6-1/2 pounds Koon Cheung Did you know? In Ancient Greece, owls were symbols of wisdom and even today we use the expression …

Rüppell's Vulture Rüppell's Vulture Gyps rueppelli Population status: Critically Endangered Body length: 85 to 103 cm (33 to 41 in) Wingspan: 2.26 to 2.6 m (7.4 to 8.5 ft ) Weight: 6.4 to 9 kg (15-20 lbs) Munir Virani Did You Know? One Rüppell's Vulture …

Peregrine Falcon Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus Population status: Least Concern Body length: 13-20 inches (33–50 cm) Wingspan: 31-48 inches (78-122 cm) Weight: 1 to 3-1/2 pounds (0.4–1.5 kg) Nick Dunlop Did you know? The Peregrine Falcon is famous for …

Steppe Eagle Steppe Eagle Aquila nipalensis Population status: Endangered Body length: 60–81 cm (23.6-31.8 in) Wingspan: 165–214 cm (65-84 in) Weight: 2000–4900 g (70.5-172 oz) Munir Virani Did You Know? There are two recognized subspecies of Steppe Eagle …

NYC Marathon 25 Michael R. courtesy of Michael R. Support Michael R. in the TCS NYC Marathon! I am hoping to give back to all the raptors who have helped control the mice and voles in my apple orchard. The Barred Owl is my favorite bird of prey, for both …