Raptors at Carrie Murray Nature Center

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Spend the day with birds of prey! This is an opportunity to shoot injured/orphaned wild raptors (hawks, eagles, owls, and ravens) in an outdoor setting. This is conducted in a small group setting with professional handlers for birds (so you probably won't get bitten).

The raptor part of the photo shoot starts at 11:00!!

The Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks established the Carrie Murray Nature Center in the late 1980’s after receiving a generous donation from baseball legend Eddie Murray. The Nature Center, dedicated and named in memory of Mr. Murray’s mother, is located inside the 1216 acre historic Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=%2B39%C2%B0+18%27+25.98%22,+-76%C2%B0+41%27+44.11%22&sll=39.300864,-76.700878&sspn=0.010378,0.016737&ie=UTF8&ll=39.30704,-76.695728&spn=0.010377,0.016737&t=h&z=16).

The park is home to hawks, owls, deer, fox, raccoons, beavers, opossums, turtles, and a great array of song birds.

If you wish to carpool we'll meet at Giant Food at 8750 Arliss St., in Silver Spring, in parking lot at furthest point from the Giant entrance.

Depart Giant 9:30 a.m. Arrive at Center ~10:30 a.m.

The cost for admission to the Nature Center is $15.00 if you attend with the Silver Spring Camera Club.

Otherwise admission is $35.00

Click HERE (http://www.carriemurraynaturecenter.org/) for more information.

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SSCC monthly field trips are a benefit of membership. Club members meet at interesting photogenic sites in the area ranging from DC, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Delaware. You can shoot on your own or team up with a helpful Club member for tips and inspiration.

Club membership is a reasonable $45/year for individuals. Guests are always welcome to participate.

The fee for non-member guests is $10.00 payable in cash or check to SSCC.

Visit us on the web: http://www.ssccphotography.org/