Earthquest Inc. will present its free-flying Bird of Prey Demonstration on Saturday, October 19, at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in Apollo Beach at the Suncoast Youth Conservation Center. This program is part of the Florida Birding and Nature Festival’s Nature Expo and is free and open to the public.
TECO’s Manatee Viewing Center provided funding to provide the bird performance at the Festival’s Nature Expo. Parents and children are encouraged to attend, as other child-education activities will also be offered. The Suncoast Youth Conservation Center is at 6650 Dickman Road, Apollo Beach.
This unique program offers an unparalleled opportunity for nature enthusiasts, families, and students to witness the majesty and prowess of these magnificent raptors up close. The demonstration will feature a diverse array of birds of prey, including majestic eagles, powerful hawks, and swift falcons, all showcased by Earthquest staff Steve Hoddy, an experienced wildlife educator.
This interactive event will provide attendees with a deeper understanding of the essential roles birds of prey play in our ecosystems, as well as the challenges they face in the wild. Through engaging presentations and live flight demonstrations, Earthquest aims to foster a greater appreciation for these incredible creatures and promote their conservation. Attendees will have the chance to learn about the unique adaptations and behaviors of each species, part of Earthquest’s mission to educate and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.
“Earthquest provides environmental and conservation education by utilizing non-releasable birds of prey," explains Steve Hoddy, Earthquest’s staff bird exhibitor. He adds, “We look forward to welcoming you to an unforgettable experience that celebrates the wonder of birds of prey and the importance of wildlife conservation.”
“The Florida Birding and Nature Festival is proud to include Earthquest’s presentation as part of our Nature Expo activities on Saturday, October 19,” offers Ann Paul, President of the Festival and the Nature Expo. “Don’t miss this extraordinary in-person opportunity to connect with nature and learn more about birds,” she adds.
For more information, please visit the Florida Birding and Nature Festival and Earthquest’s websites or contact Ann Paul, Festival President.
Earthquest, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to wildlife education and conservation, aiming to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. https://www.earthquest.org/
The Florida Birding and Nature Festival is a non-profit education and conservation organization to promote appreciation and conservation of Florida’s birds, its wildlife and their habitats through responsible nature-based tourism and public awareness. The Festival hosts a four-day event of seminars, keynote speakers, field trips including boat trips, and a free Nature Expo during Florida’s period of peak fall bird migration.
The Nature Expo, held on Friday and Saturday, October 18 and 19, offers over 50 booths with nature-based merchandise, art, binoculars and field scope vendors, and agency and conservation organizations educational booths, and the Earthquest Bird Performance.
Contact Ann Paul, Festival President, for more information. 813/624-3149, annpaul26@gmail.com.
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