Rock City Raptors-2008

Hello there:

After a busy spring schedule, which saw us "adjusting" to -10 degrees in Minnesota to dodging tornadoes in Georgia in March and May, we return May 23rd to Rock City (http://www.seerockcity.com/) for our 4th full season of Rock City Raptors . We will be there Thursday through Sundays until Labor Day weekend. We will also be adding Wednesdays to our schedule from June 18th through July 30th. We hope to see you at our presentations. We are now booking programs for Autumn/Winter '08. If you are interested please e-mail s.o.a.r.south@hotmail.com snail mail us at: S.O.A.R., Inc. P.O. Box 743, Trenton, Georgia 30752 or call 706-657-3278. As always, thank you!

John and Dale

p.s. Photos by Danny Smith

Pictures from Reelfoot Lake Program

We have pictures from our educational birds of prey program at Reelfoot Lake State Park, Tiptonville, Tennessee. The program was attended by well over 200 people, despite the snowy weather. Many thanks to Brian Ashworth and Danny and Karen Smith for the great photos.

Atsa Yazhi a 15 Year old male Bald Eagle

Atsa's role at S.O.A.R. is very important, because he is the embassador for his species. Atsa was shot in his left wing and his wing was removed to save his life. He will spend the remaining part of his life in captivity, However, Atsa helps us educate the public on the importance of Birds of Prey in the environment.
This is Atsa Yazhi, one Great Looking Eagle !

Dale, holding the Broad-winged Hawk, Little Joe.

Thibault, a Barred Owl, which is unable to survive in the wild, due to a wing injury. 

Buddy, a fully grown Screech Owl.

Billy, an American Kestrel, which is the smallest falcon in North America, sitting pretty for the camera.

Little Joe, surveying his flight path. 

Little Joe, Broad-winged Hawk, making his pass through the audience. 

John showing Dakota, the Red-tailed Hawk to the audience.

Dakota, Up close, and personal with the audience.

Dakota, the Red-tail Hawk, starting her pass through the audience.

Dakota, the Red-tailed Hawk,displays her impressive wingspan.

Cayce, preparing to land on Dale's glove.

Cayce, rearranging hair styles. 

Cayce, flying for the audience. 

Cayce, a human imprinted Black Vulture strutting her stuff.

Regal Atsa on the glove during education program at Reelfoot Lake TN. 

15 year old Bald Eagle, Atsa Yazhi.

Dale and Atsa Yazhi saying so long to the crowd.