On Sunday May 3, the University of Minnesota's Raptor Center will be releasing rescued, rehabilitated birds at Bloomington's Highland Lake Park Reserve. The Raptor Center, part of the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine, is a pioneer of raptor medicine and conservation. The center treats hundreds of birds every year, including hawks, falcons, owls and eagles.

This is the Raptor Center's annual spring release, and it's a once-a-year opportunity to see these amazing birds being returned to the wild. If you have an interest in photographing birds of prey, this is an unmissable event. There will be music, children's activites, food and educational displays for all the family.

Saturday May 3
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Birds will be released at 1 p.m.
Hyland Lake Park Reserve
Bloomington, Minnesota

The Raptor Center

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