Audubon Raptor Weekend

These avian hunters with long sharp talons, hooked beaks, and highly developed eyesight are headed to the Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol, RI. Numerous raptor species will be featured in live presentations, educational programs, and activities for bird enthusiasts of all ages. Audubon Raptor Weekend presents a unique opportunity for visitors to get up-close with these amazing birds and learn about their conservation, adaptations and habitats in an engaging, family-friendly weekend event. In addition to hawk and owl presentations by Audubon Society of Rhode Island experts, wildlife rehabilitators from the Northeast will bring their expertise and birds of prey to the event. New for 2026! Black Vulture Presented on Saturday Connecticut-based raptor rehabilitator Mary-Beth Kaeser of Horizon Wings will present a Black Vulture at 11:30am on Saturday. Discover this fascinating species that features a charcoal-black body, bare black head, and white patches under their wingtips. Learn all about their life history and amazing adaptations, as well as a number of birds of prey that Kaeser will present. Master Falconer Gregory Martel is back with the popular Master of the Sky live-flight programs on both days. Martell has worked with over 55 raptors during the past 14 years and has been a full-time falconer and educator since 2016. He will be presenting a number of hawks and owls in live-flight programs on both Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday, the ever-popular Marcia and Mark Wilson of Eyes on Owls will introduce the audience to a wide variety of live owls, some native to New England and other species that are found across the globe. The Wilsons will also explore the protection of owls and their habitats. Engaging games and activities for all ages will be featured both days. Grab lunch or a snack from the Bristol County Lions Club as they serve family-friendly fare. In addition, a food truck from W's Wood Fired Pizza will be available on Saturday, and a truck from Blount's on Sunday. The popular Kay's Ice Cream will have delicious cold treats. Admission also provides access to the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium and the 28-acre wildlife refuge, including aquarium exhibits, a scenic boardwalk to Narragansett Bay, and the Palmieri Pollinator Garden. For more information and advance Raptor Weekend tickets, visit asri.org/raptor-weekend. Audubon Raptor Weekend 2026 is sponsored by Bristol County Lions Club, NEC Solar

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