- December 19, 2025
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A large banner welcomed visitors who made their way in the rain to help in one of the Center's biggest fundraising days.
A small baby Red-Shouldered Hawk, which was rescued after falling from its nest, sits in a wicker basket for onlookers to see.
Visitors look on in "ahh" as Trouble, a grown Bald Eagle, sits on display during the day's event.
Onlookers stop and watch as a rescued baby Red-Shouldered Hawk sits in a small wicker basket.
Sanford, an Eastern Screech Owl, proved to be a popular attraction during the day’s festivities.
David Mullen, a volunteer at the Center, talks with visitors as he discusses information about Sanford the Eastern Screech Owl.
This baby Bard Owl, who is only nine weeks old, relaxes as it sits patiently while onlookers “ooh” and “ahh.”
Children participate in a fun and educational game as they learn about human water usage.
Children of all ages enjoyed a variety of games as they took in the Baby Owl Shower.
Bill Graf, back, of the South Florida Water Management District, watches on as Jack Hawkins points to a display that shows the effects of over pumping as he and his grandchildren, Noah, left, and Eli, listen on.
Ila Kelley, 7, makes her very own edible bird inspired snack as she enjoys a fun afternoon.
Olivia Torres, 3, pokes at a small aquarium filled with fish and other aquatic animals as she learns about them.
Hannah Bray, 11, looks on in awe as Mark Kromer, from the Orange County Environment Protection Agency, shows her a large snail.
Mark Kromer, from the Orange County Environment Protection Agency, was on hand to talk with visitors about local aquatic animals that make Central Florida home.
Trouble, a Bald Eagle, sits in a majestic stance as he is shown off to curious visitors.
Locals and visitors alike braved rainy weather on Saturday, May 12 to take in the Baby Owl Shower put on by the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey.
The event, which is one of the Center’s biggest fundraisers, saw visitors bring in a variety of useful donations — like bags of pine shavings/bedding and Gerber all meat baby food — that the staff and volunteers can use to help look after the Center’s birds.
While at the Center, visitors got to see, and learn about, the variety of birds housed at the center — including a baby Red-Shouldered Hawk.