Forest Beach Migratory Preserve/OWLT - First Annual Raptor Watch

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At the new Forest Beach Migratory Preserve, a property of the Ozaukee-Washington Land Trust north of Port Washington, a group of approximately 30 people inaugurated the first Annual Raptor Watch at this location. Cedarburg Science staff planned and coordinated this event with staff from the Land Trust. Among 55 total species seen throughout the morning, the following raptors were identified and tallied:

Turkey Vulture 10
Bald Eagle 1
Northern Harrier 2
Sharp-shinned Hawk 18
Cooper's Hawk 4
Broad-winged Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 14
Merlin 4
Peregrine Falcon 4

Photos are above. The group had a marvelous time, and plans are in the works for a second event at this location later this fall. If you have questions, e-mail Bill Mueller at bmueller@cedarburgscience.com

Sturgeon Release - this Saturday in Thiensville

Sturgeon Release at Thiensville Village Park: Release a Baby Sturgeon!

Cedarburg Science is once again at the heart of the Annual Riveredge Nature Center Sturgeon Release. Photos from last year's event are here; come to this year's event at the Thiensville Village Park, Saturday, October 3rd.

Schedule of Events
4th Annual Return of the Sturgeon
1:00 to 1:30pm Registration and Activities
1:30 to 2:00pm Activities and Refreshments
2:00 to 2:30pm Welcoming Remarks and Sponsor Recognition
2:30 to 4:00pm Sturgeon Release

Children's activities take place throughout the day, including a live reptile and amphibian presentation with Randy Hetzel.

We hope to see you there!