Hawktober at Santa Ysabel Nature Center

Hawktober is our annual celebration of local birds of prey, including hawks, owls, and falcons. This marks the event's eighth year offering FREE workshops at parks, campgrounds and wilderness preserves across San Diego County. Events are free and open to all ages, starting October 3. Explore multiple workshops to meet different birds and rangers. What to Expect: * Live raptors: Meet ambassador birds like hawks, owls, and falcons up close and learn about their unique behaviors and adaptations. * Fun facts: Discover how these birds live, what they eat, how they hunt, when they're active, and sp…

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• Beginners & first-timers
• Animals & pets
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• Learn something
• Babies & toddlers