For their participation in this year’s Latornell Symposium, Mountsberg Raptor Centre, will be sharing two native raptor species with the delegates during the networking period, at the end of day one.

Mountsberg’s staff will share their knowledge and experience about what it is like working alongside these incredible and vital creatures. They will provide guests with an opportunity to see an example of common raptor species found in our local communities as well as learn what current threats these animals face, how they are affected and what the public can do to ensure a more successful and sustainable future for predatory wildlife.

About the Mountsberg Raptor Centre
The Mountsberg Raptor Centre, located within Mountsberg Conservation Area, is an education facility that houses both Ontario native and non-native birds of prey. The Raptor Centre strives to cultivate respect for birds of prey both in captivity and in the wild, to teach visitors about the biology of these birds, and to educate about human impacts on wildlife and positive actions guests can take in their lives to benefit animals and the environment.

Mountsberg’s raptors are permanent residents. The Raptor Centre is neither a rehabilitation centre, nor a falconry centre – our goal is education. Some of the birds who reside at the Raptor Centre came from rehabilitation situations where their injuries prevented a successful return to the wild. Other residents were raised in captivity. Our number one consideration when deciding if a bird will become part of our centre is our ability to provide that bird with the highest level of welfare possible. It is our hope that by meeting our birds, our visitors will gain greater respect and understanding for birds of prey in the wild. Support the Adopt-a-Raptor Program with a donation today!

Mountsberg Animal Programs Team Mission Statement
To inspire connections between humans and animals, both wild and domestic, by creating memorable experiences through conservation education.

About Conservation Halton
Conservation Halton is a community-based environmental agency dedicated to protecting people, property and natural resources from flooding, erosion, and other natural hazards. As one of Ontario’s 36 Conservation Authorities, we steward 1,000 square kilometres of conservation lands. From the Lake Ontario shoreline to the Niagara Escarpment and beyond, we safeguard forests, wetlands and waterways through science-based conservation, land management and climate resilience initiatives. Our eight conservation areas welcome more than a million visitors each year and offer opportunities to connect with nature through recreation and education.