As Spring gets closer you start to see and hear more song birds returning. They perch on telephone wires and eat in our front yards. Raptors and other birds of prey are not as common, unless you happen to be visiting the Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota. Their facility at the college of veterinary medicine works not only at educating their students, but the public as well. On their website they state that, "the essence of our mission is to strengthen the bond between humans and birds, to improve the quality of life for both, and to contribute to the preservation of the natural world."
The Raptor Center is open from Tuesday-Friday and on weekends. Saturday and Sunday's they host the Raptors of Minnesota Program from 1-2pm, where you can meet several live raptors and also tour the facility. To register you can call 612-624-9753. Their website also has links to information about other educational programs, volunteering and donation, as well as links to more information about Raptors and birds in Minnesota and across the country.
So for those interested in learning more about the majestic birds in the sky, The Raptor Center is a great place to start.
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