Wildlife West
Nature Park
Edgewood, NM
Phone:
505-281-7655
Toll-Free:
877-981-9453
Info@WildlifeWest.org
Bird
Handling Class - July 10, 2010 9AM to Noon
These classes offered by Wildlife West Nature Park are intended for anyone who would like to know more about the basic biology, handling, and husbandry of captive birds of prey. Private bird classes for groups of 10 people or more can also be arranged on a case-by-case basis.
Some of the subjects covered in the course are:
- Basic bird of prey biology concentrating on the species held at Wildlife West Nature Park.
- USFW permit requirements: what you can and can’t do with captive birds of prey.
- Introduction to the equipment used and related terms.
- Demonstrations of the use of the equipment with birds.
- Husbandry for captive birds of prey.
- Hands-on training with birds.
Graduates of the classes may be invited to join the Wildlife West Nature Park bird team. These selected graduates will receive further training specific to our bird programs.
Those interested should contact Wildlife West Nature Park at 281-WILD (9453). The fee for the course is $20.00 and pre-reservation is required. Members of the New Mexico Wildlife Association are eligible for free entry into the classes.
