Braddock Bay Raptor Research http://www.bbrr.org Non-profit organization dedicated to the study and conservation of raptors Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:52:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Coloring Contest for Kids! http://www.bbrr.org/?p=41 http://www.bbrr.org/?p=41#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:49:41 +0000 admin http://www.bbrr.org/?p=41 The coloring contest was a big hit at last year’s August Red-tail Days, so we decided to do it again!  This year’s picture was drawn by BBRR volunteer and artist Casey Wright.  She did a beautiful soaring version of a Red-tailed hawk this time.  Kids of all ages are encouraged to participate.  First and second place prizes will be given out for the following age categories: 1-2; 3-5; 6-8; 9-12.  Download and print off the coloring sheet here and bring it with you to August Red-tail Days on August 22nd.  No mail-in entries will be accepted.  We will also have coloring sheets and crayons available on the day of the event.  We look forward to seeing the work of all those talented young artists out there!

]]> http://www.bbrr.org/?feed=rss2&p=41 0 Nature Arts & Crafts Vendors Wanted http://www.bbrr.org/?p=34 http://www.bbrr.org/?p=34#comments Tue, 15 Jun 2010 02:27:34 +0000 admin http://www.bbrr.org/?p=34 BBRR is seeking nature related arts and craft vendors for our 3rd annual August Red-tail Days event on August 22, 2010.  This event will be held at Braddock Bay Park from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.  If interested in participating, download a vendor application and send it to the address listed on it.  You can also contact BBRR at information@bbrr.org or 585-BOP-LIVE and we will provide you with more information. 

]]> http://www.bbrr.org/?feed=rss2&p=34 0 Thank You Rochester Birding Association! http://www.bbrr.org/?p=31 http://www.bbrr.org/?p=31#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2010 02:11:20 +0000 admin http://www.bbrr.org/?p=31 BBRR is excited to announce that the Owl Trail, where we conduct our saw-whet owl banding project and owl prowls during the spring, will be getting new boardwalks.  This project is being sponsored by the Rochester Birding Association, which has covered the cost of the lumber needed to repair and replace the boarkwalks.  Look for new boardwalks to be installed later this spring. 

For more information about the RBA, visit their website www.rochesterbirding.com.

]]> http://www.bbrr.org/?feed=rss2&p=31 0 Screech Owl Box Plans Available http://www.bbrr.org/?p=27 http://www.bbrr.org/?p=27#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2010 02:48:50 +0000 admin http://www.bbrr.org/?p=27 Looking for a way to help local raptors?  Screech owls are cavity-nesting birds, but natural nest sites are often hard to come by.  You can help provide a place for screech owls to raise their young by building a nest box for them.  BBRR now has plans available to show you how to construct such a box.  The plans also include tips on how to pole mount the box, and protect it from potential predators. Click here for plans.

]]> http://www.bbrr.org/?feed=rss2&p=27 0 Welcome to the new website http://www.bbrr.org/?p=1 http://www.bbrr.org/?p=1#comments Sat, 09 Jan 2010 01:59:14 +0000 admin http://www.bbrr.org/?p=1 We’ve transferred a lot of the existing information over from the old site and we have many new advancements in store.  Please bear with us as we make more modifications.

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