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Birds of prey bring crowds to Raptor Fest

Clifford Kabe interacts with a Grey Horn Owl during Raptor Fest at Elachee Nature Science Center on Saturday, March 16, 2019. The event gives attendees the opportunity to learn about wild birds of prey through live bird and animal encounters. - photo by Austin Steele

03172019 RAPTOR 001.JPG — Clifford Kabe interacts with a Grey Horn Owl during Raptor Fest at Elachee Nature Science Center on Saturday, March 16, 2019. The event gives attendees the opportunity to learn about wild birds of prey through live bird and animal encounters. - photo by Austin Steele

Hundreds of visitors gathered at the Elachee Nature Science Center on Saturday, March 16 for the fifth annual Raptor Fest, which educated attendees on the lives of various birds of prey and the roles they play in nature.