- April 2, 2026
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Jack Canteenwalla and Nikki Witt worked hard on arts and crafts.
Education Manager Laura VonMutius told the families facts about birds of prey.
Katie and Logan Canteenwalla stretched their legs.
Dawn and Piper Baksh paid close attention to the owls.
Volunteer Robert Veal handled Maple the owl.
Peter and Paige Baksh enjoyed their juice.
Frankie Creeger and Maxine May engaged with the Audubon staff.
Merlin the owl was 32 years old.
Paige Baksh got close to Merlin the owl.
Angela Lombard got a photo with Merlin.
Families had a tasty and informative breakfast with a pair of owls at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey's Muffins with Maple and Merlin event on Saturday, Dec. 1. The center brought out two of its resident barred owls - Maple and Merlin - to teach birds of prey facts to families as they ate muffins and fruit.