(Town of Lenox, NY – Feb. 2013) The Great Swamp Conservancy will host its annual Winter Hibernation Festival Feb. 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  at the nature center at 8375 N. Main St., Canastota.

Jean Soprano from Kindred Kingdoms Wildlife Rehabilitation will bring five owls for observation.  She will lead a PowerPoint presentation at 1 p.m. on “What makes an Owl an Owl” at 1 p.m.

These birds of prey roost and nest in cavities in city and farm buildings, cliffs and trees.  Their population is on the decline.  View these magnificent birds at the festival.  Learn about their habitat, hunting techniques and range.

Kindred Kingdoms Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc., is a non-profit organization dedicated to the care and release of injured birds of prey and black bear in Central and Northern New York.

By martha

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