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Birds of Prey - Down from the shimmering sky EECO
	January 9 - February 28 Time: multi

Soar with the ‘Birds of Prey’ at the EECO If it hunts and it flies, it comes down from the shimmering sky! Monday, October 20th, the doors open on the new exhibit at the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan. It’s called ‘Birds of Prey – Down from the shimmering sky’ and features displays and activities about these birds that hunt primarily while flying using their exceptionally keen senses. Communications Coordinator Bruce Smith says, “These birds are also known as raptors and include such Okanagan species as Falcons, Hawks and Owls. As well as their highly tuned vision, these birds generally have large and powerful talons and beaks that have been adapted for dealing with food that they’ve captured.” “New information and features” Smith says, “will be added throughout the exhibit run so you may want to visit a few times before the spring when the ‘Birds of Prey’ fly off.” The Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan or EECO is located in Mission Creek Regional Park at Springfield and Durnin Roads. It’s open daily and from November to March its hours will be 10:00 am to 3:00 pm each weekday and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm each Saturday and Sunday. For more information about this and other EECO programs visit the Regional District website (www.regionaldistrict.com) or call the EECO at 250-469-6140.

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