Audubon Raptor Weekend 2024
Spend the Day with Birds of Prey!
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street (Route 114), Bristol, RI
September 7 & 8, 2024; 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
 Eurasian Eagle Owl (2) by Jason Major |
Owls, hawks and falcons are coming to Audubon! These avian hunters with
long sharp talons, hooked beaks, and highly developed eyesight are headed to Bristol in September.
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 owl and hawk presentations by Audubon experts, wildlife rehabilitators from across the Northeast will bring their expertise with birds of prey to the event. Get up close with these wonders of the wild!
 Audubon Raptor Weekend 2023 (by Paige Therien) |
Live-flight programs are back! Master Falconer Gregory Wojtera 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 in live-flight programs on both Saturday and Sunday. Connecticut-based raptor rehabilitator Mary-Beth Kaeser of Horizon Wings will return this year on Saturday, September 7. She will be presenting an American Kestrel, Peregrine Falcon, Red-shouldered Hawk and more.
 Falconer Greg Wojtera photo credit Garrett Rosbach via ASRI |
Also on Saturday, Wildlife Rehabilitator and Connecticut Falconer Christine Peyreigne of Wilton, CT presents her popular raptor program with hawks and owls. 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.
Audubon Society of Rhode Island Engaging games and activities for families will be featured both days. 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.
 Kids at Raptor Weekend by Hope Foley via ASRI |
- For more information on Raptor Weekend, visit asri.org/raptor-weekend.
- Tickets go on sale July 24, 2024 and may be ordered in advance at: asri.org/raptor-weekend or day of at the event.
Raptor Weekend General Admission*
Adult: $25, Child: $20 (ages 4 – 12)
Family 4 Pack: $60
Children ages 3 and under are free
Two-Day Pass:
Adult: $40, Child: $30 (ages 4 -12)
Children ages 3 and under are free
*Discounts available for Audubon Society of Rhode Island members and through online advance ticket sales.
Audubon Raptor Weekend 2024 is sponsored by NEC Solar, RI PBS.
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