This area hosts an amazing migration route for raptors traveling south for the winter, however few people are aware of the treasure in their own backyard. Audubon Rockies, HawkWatch International, and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department have teamed-up to provide free public events on October 6 and 7.
Daly Edmunds, Audubon’s Director of Policy and Outreach in CO and WY, talks about Migration Day, October 6 and 7. "Together, we want to raise awareness and appreciation for these species," said Edmunds. "This is the first time we are offering this event and are really excited to be able to offer a variety of events that not only bring live raptors for people to see up close but also gives people an insider’s look at why Commissary Ridge is such an amazing place to see thousands of raptors each year."
For more information, visit www.hawkwatch.org/migrate. Please register for these events so that organizers can stay in touch with you should weather conditions change.
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Migration Day Events Schedule
Friday, Oct 6th – Come enjoy presentations by HWI, Audubon, and WGFD Nongame Biologist Susan Patla. Patla will briefly present about how Game and Fish manages bird (avian) species in WY and about avian species of conservation concern. Snacks will be available as the public learns about the unique migration route that sees thousands of raptors come by Kemmerer every year, and tips shared to help you identify a variety of beautiful birds. Be ready to be amazed at seeing some of these live birds up close! Presentations will take place at the Kemmerer Public Library, beginning at 6 pm.
Saturday, Oct 7th – Start the day with a bird walk at Lake Viva Naughton, 8 am to 10 am. If you have binoculars and/or spotting scope, you are welcome to bring them as we explore the lake and learn about the birds that call it home. Note: Audubon and WGFD will have limited equipment that people can use at the site.
Saturday, Oct 7th – The public is invited to go hawkwatching with experts at Commissary Ridge HawkWatch from 11 am to 5 pm. Participants are welcome to stay as long as they want – to learn about raptor identification and why this area provides such unique opportunities for HWI to conduct migration research. Trapping efforts will be underway and if successful, participants will get to see one or more of these impressive birds up close and learn about measurements collected to help understand the health of our raptors.
This post written by HWI/Audubon Rockies/WYGFD, I just put it up. --Libby
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