The young peregrines are beginning to disperse. A group of 10 consisting mainly of members of the second release group with two add-ons each from both the first and third groups set out on their own as of 7/10/09. A few other stragglers have shown up here and there, so we think that a few [...]
Archive for July, 2009
“Wings of Wonder: WV’s Birds of Prey” programs 7/17/09 & 7/18/09
July 16th, 2009 by TRAC
Three Rivers Avian Center (“TRAC”) will be presenting our “Wings of Wonder: WV’s Birds of Prey” program this weekend at two WV State Parks. Free admission, so please come and bring your family and friends! It’s a great program for all ages. Come say hello to Spirit the Golden Eagle, Hoolie the Great Horned Owl, [...]
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TRAC is open for tours on July 4, 1 – 5 pm
July 2nd, 2009 by TRAC
Just a reminder:
Three Rivers Avian Center is open for free public tours on the 4th of July from 1 – 5 pm. Bring your family and friends! T-shirts, caps, patches, posters and more are available at the on-site “TRAC Store”. Admission is free, but donations are most welcome.
TRAC is located on Brooks Mountain Road, [...]
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Peregrine Restoration Project Update 7-2-09
July 2nd, 2009 by TRAC
We passed a milestone yesterday. All peregrines brought to the Gorge this season to be released have all stayed in the area for at least 14 days! There were three age groups that were released separately from each other; one on 6/2/09, one on 6/13 and the final group on 6/18. With the final group [...]