Enjoy a rare chance to see fascinating predatory birds up close at the Waterman Center!

Imagine bald eagles cruising over the Susquehanna, turkey vultures catching thermals over your home, or a Cooper's hawk bombing your birdfeeder.  Birds of prey are woven into the fabric of our lives in the Southern Tier!  Even though a raptor sighting is an almost daily occurrence in our region, there is still a mystique to their fierce beauty that captivates our imaginations.  

Cornell Raptors will present a live raptor show, teaching you about their behavior, natural history, and conservation.  After a short talk, you will have a chance to come a little closer and see the birds they present up close!  Show times will be at 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM and will last approximately one hour.  Admission is free for children 2 years old and under.  Please note in your registration form how many children under 2 are in your party.  You may also indicate if we might be able to provide any accommodations that would make your experience more accessible.  The Waterman Center Staff will do their very best to honor these requests, but unfortunately can't guarantee our ability to fulfill every request.