Few people have the opportunity to observe a falcon capture its prey. The opportunity to learn about the ancient art of falconry–or hunting by using a falcon to capture the prey–is coming soon to the Sioux City, Iowa area.
Kay Neumann, Master Falconer, will share the basic art and sport of falconry on Saturday, November 3 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center. We will begin with an introduction and presentation indoors and then drive to a wildlife area offsite to watch Kay with her live falcon in action. Participants wishing to view the falcon flying and hunting will need to have transportation to the field site and should dress in layers to be prepared for the weather. To learn more about Kay Neumann and her work as a falconer, educator and raptor rehabilitator visit www.saoarraptors.org.
A free-will donation will be accepted to assist with Neumann’s non-profit raptor rehabilitation program. The Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center is located at 4500 Sioux River Road (Hwy 12), Sioux City, Iowa. To pre-register or for more information contact the nature center at 712-258-0838 or tkruid@sioux-city.org.
Falconer Kay Neumann presents a Peregrine Falcon to a crowd at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center in 2010.
Woodbury County Parks 