The Secret Life of Barn Owls with Joseph Zbyrowski

Join SKLT for a Community Potluck and Lecture on barn owls! Learn about these fascinating nocturnal raptors, including their physical characteristics, behavior, nesting habits, and what it takes to encourage them to nest and raise young. Meet our Speaker: Joseph Zbyrowski Joseph Zbyrowski is a raptor specialist who has worked with hawks and owls for more than 30 years. A retired environmental science teacher, master bird bander, and former raptor rehabilitator, Joe has volunteered with RIDEM, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service, and Audubon Society of Rhode Island. He also conducts an annual hawk migration count and is currently involved in Peregrine Falcon and Barn Owl restoration projects. Bring a dish, your curiosity, and your questions; and join us for an evening learning about these remarkable birds and efforts to help barn owls thrive.