owl call listening opportunity

 
Owl Call listening opportunity this Wednesday night at Binder Park zoo.. This is a free event.

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 Owl lovers, bird watchers and everyone else is invited to the February Battle Creek Brigham Audubon program featuring a night hike through Binder Park Zoo in search of owls.This is free community event will take place Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m. at Binder Park Zoo.

A night hike offers an opportunity to hear all sorts of intriguing animals, especially owls. Participants should dress for cold weather but should not bring flashlights. The walk will be on flat terrain.

  Leading the night hike will be Barry County residents Josh and Kara Haas. Josh Haas is the president of Battle Creek Brigham Audubon. He is known for his bird photography and co-owns Glances at Nature Photography where he and his father sell their work, provide lessons and workshops and lead trips around the Midwest. He has years of experience caring for and handling birds of prey as well as giving bird lectures and leading trips for local nature centers.Kara Haas is the science education and outreach coordinator for the Kellogg Biological Station. She has a bachelor of science degree in biology from Hope College and master’s in early childhood education from Western Michigan University. She oversees community outreach at KBS and coordinates teacher professional development. Kara is an avid birder and enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. She is also the treasurer for Battle Creek Brigham Audubon. “Seeing and hearing the excitement in people when owls come in or call nearby is something both Kara and I love to experience,” said Josh. “Leading outdoor programs and getting people outdoors to enjoy all of Michigan’s seasons is our passion.

”This family program is open to everyone and provides an opportunity to hear various owl species, such as the Eastern screech owl, barred owl or even the powerful great horned owl.

     A short Battle Creek Brigham Audubon business meeting will begin at 7 with the night hike starting at 7:15 p.m. The meeting will begin in the Cross Administration Building (Binder Park Zoo office).For more information about the zoo, call 269-979-1351 or visit www.binderparkzoo.org.To learn more about Battle Creek Brigham Audubon, check www.facebook.com/BCBrighamAudubon or email bcbrighamaudubon@gmail.com.