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Sunday, June 2, 2024
10:00am - 4:00pm
Green Chimneys’ renowned Farm & Wildlife Center is home to over 300 animals, including 50 birds of prey. An Andean condor; numerous hawks, falcons and owls; and several crows are under the care of expert wildlife staff. Spring always brings large numbers of fledgling birds that need care, and the goal is to return them to the wild as soon as possible. The students of the Green Chimneys School have some special needs of their own and through the rehabilitation and care of these animals, they learn compassion, encouragement, and the true meaning of stewardship.
Enjoy live demonstrations from leading wildlife and environmental experts, including:
A special welcome to our falconer friends who help to make this event a success. All falconers are invited with or without a bird, and receive complimentary admission for you and a guest; one parking pass; two lunch passes; and an event t-shirt. Help us facilitate your day – register in advance!
Advance your business at Birds of Prey Day!
To explore a range of options at various price points, contact Jennifer Toussaint at [email protected]
DOWNLOAD VENDOR APPLICATION & REQUIREMENTS
Ticket type | Purchase online by May 3 | Purchase online by or on June 2 | On-site; day of event June 2 |
Child (Age 3-11) | $5 + $5 coupon* | $5 | $10 |
Adult (12+) | $15 + $5 coupon* | $15 | $20 |
Senior (60+) | $5 + $5 coupon* | $5 | $10 |
Family Pass (2 adults + 2 children) |
$35 + (4) $5 coupons* | $35 | $45 |
Purchase tickets
Ticket cost covers entrance to event. Additional cost for some activities; cash recommended.
Dogs or other personal animals are not permitted.
*Tickets purchased online through May 3 receive a $5 OFF coupon to use on June 2, 2024. Coupons are provided at Registration on day of event; valid at the Green Chimneys Merchandise Tent or at Boni-Bel Country Store (301 Doansburg Road). Family Pass purchases receive four coupons. Coupons may not be combined on purchase of a single item.
Green Chimneys’ complimentary shuttle bus service provides convenient transport between the event and designated FREE parking in Brewster at:
Purchase on-site. Based on availability.
Premium parking ($20 per car) is conveniently located in the Otter Lot, across the road from Green Chimneys’ campus, or in the Horse Lot, directly in front of the Green Chimneys Gym building.
Featured Image: The Ferruginous Hawk, known for its rust-colored feathers which extend to its talons, is found across open grasslands and prairies in the American West. With a wingspan of about four and a half feet, it is the largest species of hawk in North America. Because of their size and color, they are sometimes confused with Golden Eagles, which are actually much bigger.
The female Ferruginous Hawk that calls Green Chimneys home retired from a falconer on Long Island. This species can work with falconers but due to its limited native range, it’s not traditionally used outside of the United States. The Ferruginous Hawk hunts using several techniques: flying low to the ground at high speeds, soaring high above, or hovering and then swooping down to catch prey.
Crowned the best for falconry in medieval times, gyrfalcons were once reserved for kings. As the largest falcon in the world, with exquisite plumage ranging from bright white to deep charcoal, gyrs are revered for their powerful skill of flight. Their long wings make hunting waterfowl from 3,000-feet-high a feasible and fantastical feat. This falcon was flown in the sport of falconry for several years.