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Archives of Falconry The Archives of Falconry The Archives of Falconry is temporarily closed to the public this winter. Renovations are expected to be completed early winter. About The Archives of Falconry: The Archives of Falconry (TAF) was initially …

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Global Engagement Global Engagement More than half of all raptor species worldwide are in decline, and the causes almost always point to rapid growth of human populations. To prevent extinction, it’s more urgent than ever to inspire, teach, and connect …

African Raptor Decline Help Prevent Extinction of African Raptors  An international team of researchers co-led by Dr. Darcy Ogada of The Peregrine Fund and Dr. Phil Shaw of St. Andrews University has found that Africa’s raptors are facing an extinction …

Our Story Tate Mason, Director, World Center for Birds of Prey "With my kids, I try to bring excitement to any and everything we might encounter. Signs of fall? Signs of spring? A bird, a cloud formation, a snergly tree? We explore together with a sense …

NYC Marathon Greg Shikhman Greg Shikhman | I'm a recreational bird watcher and runner in the city and have enjoyed witnessing the flourishing local population of red tail hawks that live here, often catching them while I'm running. I'm excited to be …

Michael Pierce | Honeoye Falls, NY Twenty years ago Kerri and I married in Texas.  Even then I knew of her love for birds and on our trip back to Seattle WA we made a special stop at the World Center for Birds of Prey.  This was followed by a trip to …

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live bird Live bird presentations at the World Center for Birds of Prey A highlight of any visit to the World Center for Birds of Prey is a live bird presentation. Guests are treated to an encounter with a raptor on a bird handler's glove. During these …

Ashy-faced Owl Ashy-faced Owl Tyto glaucops Population status: Least Concern Body length: 33-35 cm (12-13 in) Wingspan: 240-280 mm (9-11 in) Weight: 260-535 g (9-18 oz) Carlos Suarez Did You Know? The Ashy-faced Owl is the only endemic nocturnal raptor on …