They are coming!
Avian hunters with long sharp talons, hooked beaks, and highly developed eyesight and hearing are headed to Bristol. They’re raptors, the superior hunters of the avian world.
Owls, hawks, and falcons 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 many species and learn about their adaptations and habitats in this 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 – see the presenter lineup below!
Friday, September 8
New this year! Birds & Brews: Brewery Night – SOLD OUT!
Audubon is partnering with Proclamation Ale Co. to kick off Raptor Weekend on Friday, September 8, 2023 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm in Bristol! Enjoy “Music by Mel” and get up close with Audubon owl and hawk ambassadors. Sip local brews and learn all about these amazing birds as Audubon naturalists talk about their natural history. Tickets for Birds & Brews are $30/person, online-only, and separate from Raptor Weekend. All participants must be age 21+. Purchase Tickets Here!
Saturday, September 9, 2023
10:15 – 10:45 am | Bird of Prey Presentation by Audubon Society of RI Staff
11:00 – 11:45 am | Eagle and Raptor Presentation by Horizon Wings
12:15 – 1:00 pm | Flight Demonstration by Master of the Skies (Behind Building)
1:00 – 1:30 pm | Raptors and Rhode Island Birds lecture by Dr. Charles Clarkson (in Auditorium)
1:30 – 1:45 pm | Rhode Island Breeding Bird Atlas book signing by Dr. Charles Clarkson (in Auditorium)
1:00 – 1:30 pm | Nature Family Sing –A-Long by Audubon Educators Tracey Hall and Lisa Maloney
1:30 – 2:15 pm | Eagle and Raptor Presentation by Horizon Wings
2:30 – 3:15 pm | Flight Demonstration by Master of the Skies (Behind Building)
3:30 – 4:00 pm | Bird of Prey Presentation by Audubon Society of RI Staff
10:00 am – 4:00 pm | Zach: The Raven Story walk (trail around field)
Sunday, September 10, 2023
10:15 – 11:00 am | Who’s Watching You? Owls of the World by Eyes on Owls
11:15 am – 12:00 pm | Raptor Presentation by Christine’s Critters
12:00 – 12:45 pm | Flight Demonstration by Master of the Skies (Behind Building)
1:00 – 1:45 pm | Raptor Presentation by Christine’s Critters
1:30 – 2:00 pm | Nature Family Sing-A-Long by Audubon Educators Tracey Hall and Lisa Maloney (Pollinator Garden)
2:00 – 2:45 pm | Who’s Watching You? Owls of the World by Eyes on Owls
3:00 – 3:45 pm | Flight Demonstration by Master of the Skies (Behind Building)
10:00 am – 4:00 pm | Zach: The Raven Story walk (trail around field)