Owl's Roost Wildlife Education

08/18/2026

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That tiny Ruby-throated Hummingbird visiting your yard this summer will soon embark on an incredible journey south, crossing hundreds or even thousands of miles to reach its nonbreeding grounds.

But where exactly does it go? How does it know the way?
Join host Jordan E. Rutter and ABC experts and partners for a free webinar to follow the remarkable migration of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Bell’s Vireo, and Red Knot.
Using tools like tagging, radiotelemetry, and eBird data, researchers are uncovering where these birds go, what they need along the way, and how we can all help make their journeys safer.

Can’t make it live? RSVP and we will send you a recording:
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08/17/2026

Spots fill up quickly! We hope to see you there!

07/12/2026

Lord Richard, the world’s oldest living turkey vulture, is celebrating a record milestone and inviting everyone to join the celebration.

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06/07/2026

06/03/2026

A winding, shaded trail connects you to eagles, owls, falcons, and more, all living in spacious, naturalistic enclosures built right into the trees.

04/24/2026

04/23/2026

We had an amazing turnout at the High Point University Earth Fair! Our ambassador birds played a crucial role in educating visitors about the significance of raptor conservation and the actions they can take to safeguard our local raptor populations. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came by to connect with us!

04/19/2026

The Blind Birder Bird-a-Thon is almost here, and we are getting ready to LISTEN together.

On May 3 and 4, blind and low-vision birders will take part in a global birding experience rooted in listening. Participants choose a 24-hour period and spend at least two hours (does not have to be consecutive!) birding in a way that works for them. That might be from a backyard, a balcony, a local park, or an accessible trail. There is no cost to participate. You can bird on your own or with others.

This event is all about birding by ear and community. We will create space for connection and the joy of noticing birds through sound in groups or individually, but connected across the globe by our shared experience.

You can learn more and register here: https://www.birdability.org/blind-birdathon

We would love to have you be part of this. Listening IS birding, and every bird heard counts!

Image description: A blue graphic with white text reads “Birdability Blind Birder Bird-a-Thon May3–4, 2026.” Three circular photos show groups of blind and low vision birders outdoors. In the largest image, a group walks together along a paved path, several using white canes, with trees and grass surrounding them. In the top right circle, a person stands on a wooded trail beside a guide dog, holding the harness. In the bottom right circle, a group stands together in a forested
area, some holding white canes, appearing to listen and engage with one another. At the bottom of the graphic, the text reads “Listening IS Birding.”

04/19/2026

We want to thank everyone who came out to see us at the Piedmont Earth Day Fair in Winston-Salem yesterday! We enjoyed sharing information about raptor conservation and education. Thank you for all your support!

04/08/2026

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Once wiped out across the Eastern U.S., peregrine falcons vanished from the Smokies by the mid-20th century.

A nationwide recovery effort — including releases in Great Smoky Mountains National Park by The Peregrine Fund — helped bring them back from the brink.

Today, they’re flying these skies once again. Have you ever seen one in the wild?

🦅 Read the full story: https://smokymountainnews.com/outdoors/item/41104-word-from-the-smokies-peregrine-falcons-soar-from-brink-of-extinction