7/13/2011
CLIFFTOP, W.Va. – “
Wings Of Wonder: WV Birds of Prey,” the interactive, award-winning program by Three Rivers Avian Center, will be at
Babcock State Park, Saturday, July 16, at 7 p.m. The program features live birds of prey including owls, hawks, a peregrine falcon and a young bald eagle.
“Park visitors and the public are invited to come see these birds up close, get to know about their habitats, and collect tips about what you can do to help wild birds in your area,” according to Sean Pettrey, Asst. Supt. at Babcock State Park. The program lasts about one hour with questions and answers following. The event is at the park activity shelter next to the Babcock campground and check-in station.
Babcock State Park is located in Clifftop in Fayette county. Babcock became a state park in 1937 and features vacation cabins, camping, hiking trails, Babcock Stables, and fishing. It is best known for the iconic Glade Creek Grist Mill. To view the mill from home, visit
www.babcocksp.com for a bird’s eye view via webcam. For park information call 304-438-3004.
Contact Information
Sean Pettrey, Asst. Supt., Babcock State Park
304-438-3004
babcocksp@wv.gov