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Owl Prowl Birdwatching Kayak Tour with L.L.Bean

Eastern Screech-Owl poking its head out of nest cavity
Sun., October 11 | 5:30 – 8:30 pm
$75 per person | North Park Lake
All Necessary Equipment Provided
 
For one October night only!! Two of our most popular fall programs are combining in 2026! Join National Aviary Ornithology and Education experts alongside L.L.Bean’s experienced and professional guides for an Owl Prowl Birdwatching Kayak Tour! This by land and by water excursion promises an exhilarating fall evening. First, observe birds by kayak during a twilight tour. Watch as birds settle in to roost, then move to nearby trails for a moody trek to search for and listen to native owl species, like Eastern Screech-Owls and Great Horned Owls.
 
L.L.Bean’s experienced and professional guides will provide on-land instruction on kayak equipment, basic strokes, and safety guidelines before a National Aviary expert leads kayakers out on the water to scan the shoreline and surrounding forest for birds. All equipment, including kayaks, paddles, safety floatation devices, and L.L.Bean Discovery Binoculars are included. No prior experience is necessary.
 
Participants should wear appropriate footwear for walking on unpaved paths and have a flashlight handy
 

Participants must be 8 years old or older. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult participant.

If you have questions or concerns regarding accessibility for this program, please call our Education Programs Department at 412-258-9439. Our office is open Mon. - Fri., from 8:30 am - 5 pm.

 

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October 11 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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