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Falls of the Ohio State Park   RAPTOR DAY - Saturday, October 15, 2OO5

9:00 a.m. and throughout the day:  Raptor watch on the observation deck.  Members of the Knob and Valley Audubon Society will be on the deck with binoculars and spotting scopes to help visitors find and observe birds of prey in their natural environment.

10:00 a.m.  Hike to the outer beds of the National Wildlife Conservation Area.  Paul Olliges will lead this 3 hour hike to explore the habitat  of visiting shore birds and waders,  such as the majestic Great Blue Heron.

11:00 a.m.  Live Raptors!  with the Hardy Lake Rehab Center.  They will introduce a variety of Raptors in their care and tell of some experiences they have had while working with them.

Noon:  Investigating Owl Pellets - a hands-on activity for all ages.  Discover the feeding habits of birds of prey by dissecting owl pellets with Naturalist Pat Futch.  Meet in the Interpretive Center library.

2:00 p.m.  Live Raptors!  with the Hardy Lake Rehab Center.  They will show some of their resident birds of prey and share each bird’s special story.

3:00 p.m.  Investigating Owl Pellets – a hands-on activity.  Discover the feeding habits of birds of prey by dissecting owl pellets with naturalist Pat Futch.  Appropriate for all ages.  Meet in the interpretive  Center Library.

3:00 p.m.  Hike in the National Wildlife Conservation Area with Kathy Dennis. Look for osprey and hawks off  Fisherman’s Point and enjoy a lovely view of the river.

4:00 p.m.  Win an impressive owl print! Sign up during the day for artist Richard Luce’s “Face of Wisdom”.  You do not have to be present to win.

For more information call (812)280-9970

Admission to the Interpretive Center is $4 for adults and $1 for children 2 t18

years old.  There is no extra charge for special programs.  The center is open

9am to 5pm, Monday through Saturday and 1pm to 5pm on Sundays