Live Birds of Prey at Libby Dam March 24
by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Libby Dam
March 12, 2012
Libby Dam Visitor Center is pleased to offer "Live Birds of Prey" program on Saturday, March 24, 2012 from 10AM to 2PM. This is a free Watchable Wildlife event.
Special guest speaker for the program will be Veterinarian and wildlife rehabilitator, Janie Fink of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. She will bring several live hawks, owls, eagles and falcons with her to Libby Dam Visitor Center. There will be an educational presentation and opportunities to see the birds and ask questions.
For pictures, look here: http://www.birdsofpreynorthwest.org/edu_birds.html
On the day of the event, the Libby Dam Visitor Center will also offer wildlife videos in the theater and activities for children that may include crafts, stories and interactive programs. Bring your binoculars, there's lots of other wildlife to be seen around the area including moose, deer, eagles, woodpeckers, nuthatches, trout, great blue herons, etc.
Watch nesting eagles in action: the eagle pair near Libby Dam are nesting again! See their work on closed-circuit TV at the visitor center. Still pictures are available on the USACE website here:
http://www.nws.usace.army.mil/PublicMenu/Menu.cfm?sitename=libby&pagename=eagle_cam_main or here: www.libbyeaglecam.com
Come join us and learn more about Montana's watchable wildlife and other recreational opportunities around Libby Dam! Call 406-293-5577 for more information.
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