Tin Mountain Nature Program Eyes on Owls Sat, Oct 28, 4 PM

Tin Mountain Nature Program:

Eyes on Owls

Sat, Oct 28, 4 PM

Nature Learning Center

Fee: $10/M $12/NM $25/Family

Sponsored by Settlers Green

Whoooo’s watching you? Come find out at the Tin Mountain Conservation Center Nature Program “Eyes on Owls” on Saturday, Oct 28, 4 PM at the tin mountain Nature Learning Center on Bald Hill Road in Albany, NH.

Come join teacher naturalist, Marcia Wilson and her husband Mark along with six live owls. Marcia will first introduce the audience to owls found in New England and describe their unique adaptations through a slide show of photos taken by her husband, Mark Wilson, a noted wildlife photographer, author and naturalist. After a hooting lesson and much audience participation, Marcia will bring out the live owls, one at a time. With each owl perched securely on her glove, Marcia then walks out into the audience. Each owl has a permanent disability that keeps it from surviving on its own in the wild. These non-releasable owls serve as ambassadors from the world of wildlife.

Which owl eats skunks? What do owl pellets tell us about an owl’s food and the web of life? How can we protect owls and their natural habitats? Can a little detective work reveal if owls live near you? The Wilsons will answer these questions and more during this fun interactive program for all ages.

Naturalist Marcia Litchfield Wilson brings over 45 years of experience with natural history and field ornithology to her environmental education programs. She grew up in coastal southeastern Massachusetts with birding parents, Myron and Beverly Litchfield.

As a young adult naturalist in 1979, she worked at the Massachusetts Audubon Society headquarters in Lincoln, MA. There she focused on public education, conservation and bird research. She became a seabird observer for Manomet Observatory and joined the ranks of Harvard’s Nuttall Ornithological Club as its seventh female member in 1980.

While earning a B.S. in biology at the University of Massachusetts/Boston, she thrived on Nantucket Island, where she nurtured her love of birds. During her 2 years as Shorebird Biologist helped protect rare Piping Plovers, Least Terns and American Oystercatchers for the Trustees of Reservations. She designed and implemented the first natural history tour program on the Trustees’ 1100- acre barrier beach refuge.

Now, Marcia follows in her mother’s footsteps, teaching children and adults about the natural world using live owls. Her presentations showcase her husband Mark Wilson’s wildlife photos and many live owls, providing all of us with lasting images of our local wildlife.

Mark Wilson is a wildlife photographer, photojournalist, author and avid birder. He was a staff photographer at The Boston Globe for over 20 years, where he wrote “The Backyard Birder” which appeared biweekly for nearly four years in The Boston Sunday Globe. He wrote the Globe’s weekly photography column “Camera” for nine years. His photos have appeared in many newspapers, books and magazines, including a National Geographic cover (Oct. 1992 bullfrog).

A birder and outdoorsman since childhood, Mark combines a B.S. in Biology and a love of natural history with his photography, writing and lecturing while sharing his enthusiasm with others. His ability to interpret animal behavior and light brings a special dimension to his photographs and educational programs.

Come and meet this amazing couple as well as their unique adopted owls.

Due to popular demand and to assure proper seating reservations are required by calling Tin Mountain at 603-447-6991.Sign up early as this program can sell out quickly. The cost is $10 per person for members/$12 non-members, and $25/Family. For more information on Tin Mountain Conservation Center visit www.tinmountain.org , call 603-447-6991 today.

Tin Mountain Conservation Center is a 501 (c) 3 environmental, education organization promoting an appreciation of the environment for over thirty years. The Tin Mountain Nature Programs Series are open to the public and are sponsored by L.L. Bean and the Bank of New Hampshire. Special thanks to Settlers Green of North Conway for their generous support for The Eyes on Owls Program.

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