Elected officials joined Teatown organizers and naturalists at Croton Point Park on Jan. 11 to announce EagleFest’s return. Wildlife rehabilitator Bobby Horvath, who will be one of a number of presenters at EagleFest, brought his eagle Montana and did a demonstration for the crowd which included 1st graders from Ossining’s Brookside Elementary School, pictured above.
“We are so excited to return to Croton Point Park along the Hudson River to celebrate EagleFest,’’ said Kevin Carter, Executive Director of Teatown Lake Reservation, which organizes the event. “EagleFest brings people of all ages together to share a very uplifting story: the rebound of the bald eagle from the brink of extinction. It is a great winter event where families can learn about nature and the natural world up close and personal.’’
Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “Eagle Fest is one of the great Westchester events not to be missed. It is a showcase of both the tireless environmental conservation efforts that have been ongoing throughout our county as well as one of our most beautiful park,” said Latimer.
NYS Senator Peter Harckham said, “This popular event, which is part of an ongoing public-private partnership between Westchester County and Teatown, works to promote ecotourism and raises awareness of the beauty and majesty of our natural wildlife, and how we must protect, at all costs, our high-soaring neighbors and the ecosystems that enable them to thrive.”
Each year, thousands flock to Croton Point Park to see live bird-of-prey shows and demonstrations, and wild bald eagles and other birds of prey thriving in their natural habitat along the Hudson River. Bald eagles, once on the brink of extirpation due to chemicals like DDT, have rebounded as a result of federal and state protections, and can now be seen nesting and hunting along the River.
NYS Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg urged people to attend this inspiring event. “I hope many people will continue to flock to this amazing event, with lots of opportunities for young and old alike to appreciate all our Hudson River has to offer.”
For a complete schedule visit the website at https://www.teatown.org/events/eaglefest/. Pre sale tickets are $30 for adults.