Hawk II
Birds of Prey
All birds of prey exhibited at Maymont have permanent injuries that prevent them from surviving in the wild. Among the raptors on display are bald eagles, red-tailed hawks, vultures, and great horned and barred owls. They are largely meat eaters and have powerful wings and talons. Red-tailed hawks are a large species and are beneficial because they feed on rats, mice and insects. Vultures (which are protected by federal law) are always on the lookout for their next meal, typically a sick, injured or dying animal. Hawks and vultures are day birds that love to soar. Conversely, Virginia's owls are nocturnal (active at night). The great horned owl is Virginia's largest native owl, capable of attacking an animal twice its own size. Owls have large immovable eyes and virtually noiseless flight.
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raptor valley and freeman eagle plaza
Hawk II
Birds of Prey
All birds of prey exhibited at Maymont have permanent injuries that prevent them from surviving in the wild. Among the raptors on display are bald eagles, red-tailed hawks, vultures, and great horned and barred owls. They are largely meat eaters and have powerful wings and talons. Red-tailed hawks are a large species and are beneficial because they feed on rats, mice and insects. Vultures (which are protected by federal law) are always on the lookout for their next meal, typically a sick, injured or dying animal. Hawks and vultures are day birds that love to soar. Conversely, Virginia's owls are nocturnal (active at night). The great horned owl is Virginia's largest native owl, capable of attacking an animal twice its own size. Owls have large immovable eyes and virtually noiseless flight.
www.maymont.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=234
raptor valley and freeman eagle plaza