Spring Bird Festival

Name: Spring Bird Festival
Start: 2024-05-18T08:00:00-04:00
Location: 6685 Coolidge Hwy, Troy, MI, United States, Michigan 48098

Schedule

Sat May 18 2024 at 08:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

6685 Coolidge Hwy, Troy, MI, United States, Michigan 48098 | Troy, MI

Spring Bird Festival
Sat, May 18
8-10 am: Spring Bird Hike
Ages: All
Fee: $5
Spring migration is in its peak and brings with it a spectacular opportunity to see several amazing birds. Some of the birds will be summer residents; others will be just passing through on their trip north. Join us as we hike the trails and look for our migrating feathered friends. Bring binoculars or borrow ours. All experience levels welcome. Pre-registration required.
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https://www.trailblz.info/TroyNatureSoc/EventComplete.aspx?eventid=2882
11 am-12 pm: Peregrine Falcon Conservation and the Art of Falconry
Ages: 14 – Adult
Fee: $5
Peregrine falcons have gone from the edge of extinction to conquering concrete jungles. During this program, we will dive into the history of the world’s fastest animal. Follow along and learn about this amazing raptor's journey to recovery and how falconry, the sport of kings, played a pivotal role. Pre-registration required.
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https://www.trailblz.info/TroyNatureSoc/EventComplete.aspx?eventid=2883
1-2 pm: Owl Pellet Exploration & Meet a Live Owl!
Ages 5 – Adult
Fee: $8
Join us to learn about owls and their adaptations for predation while meeting a live owl! We will get up close and personal with their feeding habits by dissecting owl pellets to discover which animals they eat. Each person will dissect an owl pellet and have the opportunity to take home the bones found in them. Pre-registration required.
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https://www.trailblz.info/TroyNatureSoc/EventComplete.aspx?eventid=2884
10 am-2 pm: Visit with vendors & participate in fun bird activities