Joe Manchin III, Governor

Frank Jezioro, Director

News Release : June 16, 2005

Hoy Murphy , Public Information Officer (304) 558-3380 hoymurphy@wvdnr.gov

Contact: Pipestem Resort State Park (304) 466-1800 parks@westvirginia.com

Three River Avian Center 's Birds of Prey Education Program

To be Featured at Pipestem Resort State Park 's Summer Amphitheater Series June 18, 2005

  Guests of the Amphitheater Series at Pipestem Resort State Park in Summers County will be able to enjoy the Three River Avian Center 's Birds of Prey Education Program in place of the previously scheduled Bluegrass and Gospel Festival on June 18, 2005.

  This program will begin at 8 p.m. and feature live birds of prey native to West Virginia . A variety of live raptors, including hawks and owls, will be on display. The program will cover the habitat, diet and behavior of each bird presented, the most common causes of injury to each species and the laws protecting these special birds.

  Admission is free. For more information about Pipestem Resort State Park 's Amphitheater Series, please call 1-800-CALL WVA or (304) 466-1800.

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