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THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2011

Birds Up Close at the Vancouver Aquarium

Bird of Prey are the most formidable bird species in Canada with dozens of species making a home in British Columbia. These magnificent birds swoop, hunt, call and dive in complicated flight manoeuvres to capture prey ranging from fish to rodents. See these beautiful birds in flight and learn about them this Summer at the Vancouver Aquarium as they partner with Vancouver Island's Pacific Northwest Raptors to bring daily shows for Birds Up Close starring a cast including a Bald Eagle, Harris's Hawk, Peregrine Falcon, Turkey Vulture and Gyrfalcon.

Meet and learn about Birds of Prey at Birds Up Close at the Vancouver Aquarium!British Columbia's south-west coast is well known as the wintering home for over a dozen species of Birds of Prey. This Summer, take the opportunity to see several of these magnificent birds up close including a Bald Eagle, Harris's Hawk, Peregrine Falcon, Turkey Vulture and Gyrfalcon during Birds Up Close at the Vancouver Aquarium:

  • DATE: June 4 - September 5, 2011
  • SHOWTIMES: 12:00pm | 1:45pm | 3:00pm | 4:00pm
  • LOCATION: Vancouver Aquarium: 845 Avison Way, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia (map)
  • ADMISSION: Free - $27
  • WEBSITE: Vancouver Aquarium | Pacific Northwest Raptors

In addition to several shows throughout the day, visitors can also take in special educational programming with a focus on Birds of Prey such as family programs, birds and fishing and looking at Owl scat (schedule).

Vancouver Aquarium staff showing how an Owl's head rotates.Bee Bop - the Vancouver Aquarium's Beluga mascot.Bird educational tools on display at the Vancouver Aquarium.Hummingbird skull on display at the Vancouver Aquarium.Bird skulls on display at the Vancouver Aquarium for Birds Up Close.Turkey Vulture and trainer during Birds Up Close demonstration at the Vancouver Aquarium.Harris Hawk during Birds Up Close Demonstration at the Vancouver Aquarium.Bald Eagle in flight during the Birds Up Close demonstration at the Vancouver Aquarium.Bald Eagle in Flight during the Birds Up Close demonstration at the Vancouver Aquarium.Bald Eagle and onlookers during the Birds Up Close demonstration at the Vancouver Aquarium.Harris Hawk and trainer during Birds Up Close at the Vancouver Aquarium.Turkey Vulture and trainer during Birds Up Close at the Vancouver Aquarium.Great Horned Owl at the Vancouver Aquarium during Birds Up Close.Close up of Bald Eagle during Birds Up Close at the Vancouver Aquarium. Great Horned Owl on display at the Vancouver Aquarium.Great Horned Owl screeching at the Vancouver Aquarium.Regal Great Horned Owl at the Vancouver Aquarium.Funny pose by Great Horned Owl during Birds Up Close at the Vancouver Aquarium.Turkey Vulture: A face only a mother could love!Turkey Vulture during Birds Up Close demonstration at the Vancouver Aquarium.One of the funniest looking Birds of Prey - the Turkey Vulture.






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