Ian Joplin, raptor technician with Last Chance Forever, the Bird of Prey Conservancy, handles a bald eagle during Dripping Springs’ annual Festival of Flight, held Saturday, Oct. 10. Members of the community were invited to this free festival in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day.
Tanner Smith, left, works with his son, Sheppard Smith, on building a bird house. Home Depot provided arts and crafts supplies for families.
Author: PHOTO BY URSULA ROGERS
A member of the Hays Friends of the Night Sky discusses the organizations work with attendees. They work to preserve the night sky and cut down on light pollution, which, in turn, makes the flight path for migratory birds safer and easier to navigate.
Author: PHOTO BY URSULA ROGERS
A screech owl was one of many birds on display at the educational event. Approximately one-third of birds that migrate through the United States travel through Texas, which equals to one billion birds every year.
Author: PHOTO BY URSULA ROGERS
Ian Joplin, raptor technician with Last Chance Forever, the Bird of Prey Conservancy, handles a bald eagle during Dripping Springs’ annual Festival of Flight, held Saturday, Oct. 10.
Author: PHOTO BY URSULA ROGERS
