Hawk Watch - FREE

Hawk Watch is an informative educational Biologists Talk and Q&A with falconry or ambassador raptors for you to see up close and personal!

This event is hosted by the Wildlife Research institute Inc (WRI) by Master Falconers Charles Gailband and Dr. Bob Gordon, San Diego Herpetological Society.

Note: this is not WRI headquarters, but a private residence only open to the public during Hawk Watch.

Free parking, coffee, and donuts
​Refreshments available for sale
All ages welcome!

The seated program begins at 10am and lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours (restrooms available) It is followed by an option for additional roadside observations of wild raptors and other wildlife including a Bald Eagle nest where you'll drive your own car less than 2 miles on paved roads and come and go at your leisure.

Biologists and local expert volunteer observers will help you spot and identify birds and show them to you through our high-powered professional telescopes.

In the event of rain, the educational program will be inside the barn, but the usual falconry flight displays will not occur in the barn.

There is no hiking portion of Hawk Watch, but we recommend wearing sturdy shoes for uneven terrain and going on your own to the nearby Ramona Grassland Preserve hiking trail after the program.

Hawk Watch is wheelchair accessible, and we recommend using one if walking on uneven terrain could be a safety hazard for you.

What to Bring
• Binoculars (if you have them)

• Jacket (dress in layers)
• Sturdy shoes for uneven terrain
• Folding chair

• Camera
FAMILY & FRIENDS!

See you there!
Judy😊

All attendees please note: This is a public space where photos may be taken by various people. They often end up on social media and may be used by the organizers as they choose.

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