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An Introduction to Washington's Raptors at the Washington State History
Museum

Thursday, November 03, 2005 at 6:30 - 8:00

Osprey, Cooper's Hawk, Peregrine Falcon, Bald Eagle, Great-Horned Owl-
these birds of prey, or raptors, are common to the Pacific Northwest.
Raptors are a carnivorous bird with keen eyesight, eight sharp talons
and a hooked beak. According to University of Minnesota Raptor Center
there are approximately 482 species of raptor worldwide - at least 18 of
these species can be found in Washington State.



Learn about these incredible birds at a free public program with Jim
Flynn, Audubon Society Master Birder. This program, presented in
conjunction with the exhibit, Killer Hats: Birds on the Brink, offers an
opportunity to encounter images of these enigmatic birds, ask questions
about their prey and migratory habits, and gain greater knowledge of the
conservation needs necessary to protect these varied species.



Location:

The Washington State History Museum .
1911 Pacific Avenue.
Downtown Tacoma .
1-888-BE-THERE .
www.washingtonhistory.org <outbind://73/www.washingtonhistory.org>

For information about Audubon in your area click here
<http://www.seattleaudubon.org>



Christina Greene
Public Relations Coordinator
Member Donor Public Relations
Washington State History Museum
253/798-5877


Thomas M. Schmitz

Director of Communication & Development
Seattle Audubon


Seattle Audubon cultivates and leads a community that
values and protects birds and the natural environment.




(206) 523-8243 Ext 21 * TomS at SeattleAudubon.org
8050 35 Ave NE * Seattle, WA 98115