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PORT AUSTIN, Mich. — Residents will have a chance to see Michigan’s birds of prey up close Saturday during a free educational program at the Huron County Nature Center.
The event, “Birds of Prey with Barb Rogers,” is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 11, at the Huron County Nature Center, 3336 Loosemore Road, Port Austin.
The presentation will feature Barb Rogers and the Wildlife Recovery Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting understanding of and protection for wild hawks, owls, eagles, and falcons. Visitors will have an opportunity to see several live raptors and learn about their role in Michigan’s ecosystems.
According to the event announcement, attendees can expect close-up views of several species of birds of prey, including hawks, owls, and falcons. Organizers also plan to answer questions about the birds’ behaviors, habitats, and the challenges they face in the wild.
The Huron County Nature Center encourages visitors to arrive early, as the annual program has become one of its most popular summer events.
Birds of prey are among Michigan’s most recognizable wildlife species. Raptors possess keen eyesight, sharp talons, and hooked beaks that allow them to hunt small mammals, fish, reptiles, and other birds. Many species, including peregrine falcons and several owl species, have made notable recoveries in recent decades through habitat conservation and wildlife protection efforts.
Programs like this one give the public an opportunity to observe birds rarely seen up close while learning about wildlife rehabilitation and conservation. Wildlife rehabilitators often care for injured or orphaned raptors with the goal of returning healthy birds to the wild whenever possible.
The Huron County Nature Center offers environmental education programs year-round and serves as a hub for nature-based activities in Michigan’s Thumb.
Admission to the Birds of Prey program is free and open to the public.
For more information, visit huronnaturecenter.org, follow the Huron County Nature Center on Facebook, or call (989) 551-8400.
