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NYC Marathon Lucy Harrington Lucy Harrington | Colorado Springs, Colorado Hi! I’m Lucy. I grew up in Nederland, a small town in the Colorado Rockies. Despite somewhat humble beginnings, I was fortunate to have been raised by a mother that believed …

Ralph Buij BIO   Ralph Buij is the Africa and Asia Conservation Director for The Peregrine Fund. Ralph has always been passionate about raptors and magnificent African Eagles, such as the Crowned and Martial Eagles portrayed in Leslie Brown´s books, which …

Darcy Ogada Bio   Darcy Ogada is the Africa Program Director at The Peregrine Fund. She grew up in Saratoga Springs, NY where her first loves were frogs and skiing. Her interest in raptors began as a bald eagle nest watcher for the New York State …

NYC Marathon Jared Scholten Jared Scholten | Omaha, Nebraska Hello, my name is Jared Scholten and I grew up in southern Idaho where my love for the outdoors grew through various activities like skiing, golfing, biking, and hiking. After college I moved to …

NYC Marathon Jay Kaddas Jay Kaddas | Salt Lake City, Utah Jay Kaddas is based in Salt Lake City.  His passion for adventure encompasses, bike riding, hiking, and running with his wife,  Natalie Kaddas. This will be his 2nd marathon, and first in New York …

Soar into the Summer... Tate Mason Soar into the Summer... with half-priced admission for Memorial Day! This Memorial Day, the World Center for Birds of Prey will be OPEN! T o kick off the summer, we will be honoring half-priced admission on Monday May …

Online Education Programs Jim Shane Take flight with The Peregrine Fund's Education Team and new virtual programs! Jim Shane Virtual Classroom Visit Learn about birds of prey by having an educator visit your classroom virtually! For more information or to …

Black-shouldered Kite Black-shouldered Kite Elanus axillaris Population status: Least Concern Body length: 33–37 cm (12.9-14.5 in) Wingspan: 82–94 cm (32.2-37 in) Weight: 181-365 g (6.3-12.8 oz) BILL CLARK Did You Know? This species is also known as the …

New Zealand Falcon New Zealand Falcon Falco novaeseelandiae Population status: Near Threatened Body length: 36–48 cm (14-18.8 in) Wingspan: 66–91 cm (25.9-35.8 in) Weight: 252–600 g (8.8-21.6 oz) BILL CLARK Did You Know? The New Zealand Falcon is also …

Red Goshawk Red Goshawk Erythrotriorchis radiatus Population status: Near Threatened Body length: 46–61 cm (18–24 in) Wingspan: 111–136 cm (43.7-53.5 in) Weight: 630–1370 g (22.2-48.3 oz) BILL CLARK Did You Know? The Red Goshawk has been described as …