A special presentation for bird enthusiasts age 8 and up, celebrating the 2015 Yampa Valley Crane Festival.

Following up on a weekend of visiting with HawkQuest's live hawk, owl, falcon and eagle at the booth on the Library Lawn, HawkQuest founder Kin Quitugua presents "Birds of Prey," a community talk designed to educate about the importance of different raptor species, their specially-adapted tools, and their role in our ecosystems. Observe the unique tools of the owl, the incredible talons and six-foot wingspan of the eagle, the aerodynamic features of the falcon, and the precision flying of the hawk, since his talk features the inclusion of a free-flying hawk.

This program is strictly limited to participants age 8 and up. HawkQuest thanks you for your consideration. Younger bird enthusiasts are encouraged to visit the birds and meet their wonderful educators at the HawkQuest booth all weekend on the Library Lawn.

About Hawk Quest
Kin Quitugua, a master falconer and long time environmental educator, founded HawkQuest in 1986. He has trained, handled and flown birds of prey as diverse as the Bald and Golden eagles and the Saw-whet owl. For more than 25 years, Kin has dedicated himself to educating the public about the place of raptors in our ecology.

Kin created HawkQuest believing environmental awareness is a key to the survival of the world as we know it, and education - of our nation's youth in particular - is paramount to this process. He has received national recognition for his work combining educational and ecological concerns, having appeared on both local and national television programs. Kin also serves as a consultant to organizations which promote the welfare of birds of prey.

About the Yampa Valley Crane Festival
The Greater Sandhill Crane is an iconic species of the Yampa Valley. Returning in the spring, cranes nest and raise their young in wetland areas throughout the valley. In late summer and early fall, hundreds of cranes from the Rocky Mountain flock join the local birds to rest and feed before continuing their journey south. The festival includes daily crane viewings, expert speakers, films, art exhibits, workshops, family activities and more. All community activities and events are free unless otherwise indicated in the program, and the Bud Werner Memorial Library will be home base for many of these talks, films and events.

Learn more about the Yampa Valley Crane Festival at www.coloradocranes.org.