Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
This past Saturday we went to the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center for a presentation on Birds of Pray. It was a great program, they showed us an eagle, falcon, hawk, and numerous owls. All of the birds kept here are birds that will never return to the wild due to the severity of their injuries, so they are very good with large groups. The level of the presentation was informative but I think the kids got some of it, just seeing these birds was so impressive! Olivia did come out of it knowing the 3 things that made a bird a "Raptor", sharp beak, sharp talons, and good eyes (binocular vision). The facility is amazing, if you every have the opportunity to go I highly recommend it! It seems to be fairly new all wood building right on Lake Michigan with a wrap around porch with rocking chairs out there to sit an enjoy the view. Inside they have more rockers (adult and child size) to sit by a warm fire. Last Saturday it was cool and wet, so being so close to the lake believe it or not yes in May we did enjoy sitting by a warm fire! We hope to go back on Mother's day to check out some of the trails.
This past Saturday we went to the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center for a presentation on Birds of Pray. It was a great program, they showed us an eagle, falcon, hawk, and numerous owls. All of the birds kept here are birds that will never return to the wild due to the severity of their injuries, so they are very good with large groups. The level of the presentation was informative but I think the kids got some of it, just seeing these birds was so impressive! Olivia did come out of it knowing the 3 things that made a bird a "Raptor", sharp beak, sharp talons, and good eyes (binocular vision). The facility is amazing, if you every have the opportunity to go I highly recommend it! It seems to be fairly new all wood building right on Lake Michigan with a wrap around porch with rocking chairs out there to sit an enjoy the view. Inside they have more rockers (adult and child size) to sit by a warm fire. Last Saturday it was cool and wet, so being so close to the lake believe it or not yes in May we did enjoy sitting by a warm fire! We hope to go back on Mother's day to check out some of the trails.
Sir Frederick
Walker
Barley
Eileen comparing her wing span.
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