AT Opportunity: Raptor Week-a virtual seminar series

Raptor Week
August 12 – 16, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 P.M. CST – Virtual via Zoom
Bonus Sessions August 12 & 13th – 1:00 – 2:00 P.M.
Registration Fee:
All-Access Pass: $35
Single-Access Pass: $15
Raptor Week offers participants the opportunity to discover more about the wonderful world of raptors! Our third annual week-long series of virtual seminars is curated to provide science-based knowledge, offer ID tips and techniques, and foster engaging discussions. Speakers will present topics covering raptor identification techniques, current, compelling raptor research, tips and tricks for photographing raptors, and more. This in-depth learning experience is not to be missed!
All virtual seminars will be recorded and made available for later viewing by participants. Seminars will have auto-captions and will be provided with recordings.
The funds raised through these virtual birding seminars support our youth program, Rio Diablo Birding Camp.
The virtual event link will be distributed via email 24 hours prior to the event’s commencement. For late registrations made after this 24-hour window, a final email containing the link will be sent at 11:30 a.m. before each day’s program.
*Seminars will be recorded for later viewing by registered participants.
To ensure access to the seminar recordings, please register for the event by the deadline on August 16, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Please note that access to the seminar recordings will not be available to those not registered for the event.
The funds raised through our virtual birding seminars support our youth program,
Rio Diablo Birding Camp.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! REGISTER HERE
Questions? Please email [email protected].
If you are a Texas Master Naturalist, our educational seminars, birding trips, and some special events may count for Advanced Training!
Raptor Week – TMN AT Request Info – 2024
Thursday – August 15, 2024
The Raptor Advantage – Why These Animals Are So Good At What They Do
Dr. Craig Farquhar – Co-Author Raptors of Texas
Dr. Craig Farquhar is a speaker for Raptor Week, 2024.Presentation Summary
Raptors, the majestic hunters of the sky, are true marvels of evolution. Over millions of years, their bodies have been intricately designed to excel in the art of hunting. Every single part of their anatomy and physiology is geared towards one purpose—capturing elusive prey that would much rather avoid becoming lunch!
From their razor-sharp talons to their extraordinary vision, raptors are a testament to the wonders of nature. Join us as we explore the fascinating adaptations that make these birds not just survivors, but masters of their domain. Whether you’re captivated by the fierce falcon or the soaring eagle, there’s always something awe-inspiring to learn about these incredible birds.
Dive in and discover what makes raptors the ultimate aerial predators!
Biography
Meet Dr. C. Craig Farquhar, a passionate conservation biologist, dedicated raptor ecologist, and talented illustrator. With a career that began at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in Austin, TX, where he worked until his retirement in 2018, Dr. Farquhar now shares his wealth of knowledge with students at Texas State University in San Marcos, TX, teaching Raptor Ecology and the Ecology of Rarity.
Dr. Farquhar’s impressive credentials include a Ph.D. in Raptor Ecology and Wildlife Biology from Texas A&M University and a prestigious Frank M. Chapman postdoctoral fellowship at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. His research has taken him to the wild landscapes of South America, studying the magnificent birds of prey that have always captured his heart.
In 2022, Dr. Farquhar co-authored “Raptors of Texas” with Dr. Clint Boal, a comprehensive guide sure to enthrall any bird enthusiast. Join Dr. Farquhar on a fascinating exploration of our world’s raptors, and discover the beauty and importance of these majestic creatures through his eyes.