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Local Expert Kick Starts Urban Eagle Summer Series
16 June 2008The bald eagles are nesting, and Richmond has noticed. In June, as part of the Raptors in Richmond series, the City of Richmond will host two events designed to introduce residents to the world of the bald eagle.
David Hancock, biologist and renowned bald eagle expert will kick-start the events with an informative and personal presentation, The Urban Bald Eagle, on June 21 at the Steveston Community Centre.
Hancock’s talk will be followed a week later with the family friendly Eagle Watch in Steveston – which will allow attendees to view eagles nesting in the wild through high-powered telescopes and binoculars. Naturalists will be on hand to answer questions.
“Most bald eagles nest high in the dense tree canopy, making their nests difficult to see during the summer months. The nest on Steveston Island however is on the top of a dead tree, giving a rare opportunity to see local eagles nesting in the wild,” explains Hancock.
Event Name: The Urban Bald Eagle: A Talk with David Hancock Date: Saturday, June 21, 2008 Time: 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Location: Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton Street Admission: $4 Details: Pre-registration is requested by calling
604-276-4300
Originally trained as a pilot, Hancock left that career to pursue his love of nature. Since then, he has gained over 50 years of experience observing bald eagles. He recently authored the book, The Bald Eagle of Alaska, BC, and Washington, and he was the driving force behind the Hornby Island Eagle Cam, the online phenomenon that received over 10 million hits in 2006.
Event Name: Eagle Watch in Steveston Date: Saturday, June 28 & Sunday, June 29, 2008 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: Britannia Heritage Shipyard, 5180 Westwater Drive Admission: Free
Raptors in Richmond is hosted by the City of Richmond Nature Park. It is a series of events aimed at educating participants and enabling them to get up close and personal with some of the fabulous birds of prey that make Richmond their home.
For more information on these events or other upcoming Raptors in Richmond events, please contact the Richmond Nature Park at 604-718-6188 or visit www.richmond.ca/begreen.
