![]() The turkey vulture will be a guest as well. The peregrine is still used in falconry, which itself dates back more than 3,000 years with Asian nomads. He will have a peregrine falcon, the fastest bird in the world that can be clocked at over 200 mph in steep dives after prey. The bald eagle that usually accompanies Ricardi recently passed away, but among his avian companions will be another very large raptor, the golden eagle, which can have a wingspan of up to 7 ½ feet. Since then, more than 67 bald eagles have fledged in western and central parts of the state. In 1982, Massachusetts started its first eagle restoration effort, producing chicks by 1989. The long road to raptor recovery began with rehabilitation leaders like Ricardi. ![]() ![]() In the 1960s, thanks to Rachel Carson’s book “Silent Spring,” about pesticide impacts on wildlife, national action galvanized against DDT and the U.S. In the 1960s, the American bald eagle declined precipitously from years of DDT pesticide use that pushed the national symbol of strength and majesty onto the federal endangered species list.ĭDT residue traveled through the food chain and became concentrated in raptors at the top of the food chain like eagles, hawks, falcons and others. Ricardi is often credited with being a driving force behind bald eagle restoration in the northeastern U.S. The event helps us raise funds to preserve land, including important habitat for local birds of prey,” said Michael Lach, HCT executive director. We’re lucky to have Tom Ricardi visit the Cape and share his insights about these fascinating raptors. ![]() “The Live Birds of Prey program promises to intrigue and amaze. ![]() Ricardi holds state and federal permits that enable him to lead these one-of-a-kind educational presentations. After recovering from injuries, some are released back into the wild while others have injuries that prevent survival in the wild, but enable Ricardi to showcase their unique talents (and talons!). Originally a state game warden who retired after 39 years, Ricardi now rehabilitates eagles, hawks and owls. The Trust has teamed up with Tom Ricardi who runs the Massachusetts Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Center in western Massachusetts. Golden eagle, peregrine falcon, red-tailed hawk, and the bald-headed turkey vulture are among the live birds of prey that the Harwich Conservation Trust is bringing to the Harwich Community Center on July 15. ![]()
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