Ever get up close to a Great Horned Owl? Be within wing's reach of a Bald Eagle? You can with the birds of prey of Raptor's Ridge. They're here with their dedicated handlers every weekend in April and May and every day between June and early September.
When a Great Horned Owl spreads its wings, the span can reach up to 1.5 metres (5 feet). These night hunters have soft-edged feathers that allow them to swoop in on their prey without a whisper.
At full speed, a Lanner falcon can reach up to 144 kilometres per hour (90 MPH) as it goes after prey.
The feathers on barn owls trap sound, helping them listen in on their nocturnal prey with deadly accuracy.
Raptors Ridge is an educational facility committed to educating the public about raptors—birds of prey such as owls, hawks and falcons—and to wildlife conservation. Every evening the birds that visit the Park return to the Raptors Ridge facility and different birds visit the next day. When they’re not at the park, the birds enjoy an open, free-flight environment.
