Kestral Chicks All Alone After Mum Disappears: Dad to the Rescue

When kestrel mum Mrs Kestrel disappears, she leaves six chicks all alone. Cold and hungry, they will surely die without her. Find out what happens and learn how tough kestrel mums need to be to bring up their babies in the wild. The Mr Kestrel pitches in and the brood survives. and

Holiday Open House with Birds of Prey! 12-3 from 11AM to 2 PM

Meet the staff of the Phoenix Wildlife Center, including Kathy Woods, and their birds of prey at Wild Birds Unlimited in Timonium on Saturday, December 3 from 11 AM to 2 PM. These images are from their 2021 presentation. See these magnificent birds up close. Feel free to ask questions of the staff. Better yet, …

In the News for October 2022

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Vultures found dead of avian flu

More than 100 black vultures were found dead of avian flu near Fisherman's Park, near the border of Harford and Cecil counties. Read this article by Tim Swift. Several hiking trails have been closed near Conowingo Dam to prevent contact with bodily fluids or droppings from the birds. The public is asked to avoid contact …