Milwaukee, WI (October 22, 2014) - Fifteen resident birds of prey headline Schlitz Audubon Nature Center's Xtreme Raptor Day on Saturday, November 8, 2014. The 7th annual event takes place from 9:00am - 4:00pm at 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Milwaukee.

The Center's premier collection of protected birds of prey emphasizes raptors (hawks, owls, eagles and falcons), but also includes a turkey vulture and an American crow. The newest member, Cutright, a peregrine falcon (pictured), will be introduced at the event. The birds are not releasable into the wild and are now amazing educators who inspire and thrill.

Some of the other activities that attendees will enjoy:

Talon Quest Adventure Hike

Free flight raptor shows

Owl pellet dissection

Presentations by Dianne Moller (Basics of Falconry) and Dr. Bruce Beehler (Birds of Botswana)

Meeting Wapaha, a visiting golden eagle

Falcon lure flying demonstration

Getting your photo taken with a raptor

Delicious food for purchase from Simmer Truck. See a schedule of the day's activities. Xtreme Raptor day is $10 for adults and $5 for children. This event will take place rain or shine. All proceeds from this event support the Birds of Prey program at Schlitz Audubon.

Xtreme Raptor Day | Saturday, November 8 | 9:00am - 4:00pm Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
1111 E. Brown Deer Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53217 414.352.2880 | www.sanc.org
$10.00 Adult | $5.00 Child

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center offers a wide range of educational programs for toddlers through senior citizens. Schlitz Audubon's sustainable Gold LEED certified educational center is situated on 185 acres, just 9 miles north of downtown Milwaukee. There are 6 miles of hiking trails and a 60-foot observation tower overlooks Lake Michigan. We are a proud partner of the National Audubon Society, working together in the areas of education and avian conservation.