Program at Cody library to include live golden eagle

Posted 2/11/20

“Taking Flight: The Gripping Tales of Eagles in Wyoming” will be presented at the Cody library on Saturday afternoon.

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area Park Ranger Todd Johnson …

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Program at Cody library to include live golden eagle

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“Taking Flight: The Gripping Tales of Eagles in Wyoming” will be presented at the Cody library on Saturday afternoon.

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area Park Ranger Todd Johnson and Melissa Hill of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West — along with the golden eagle Kateri — will present the free, public program beginning at 2 p.m.

Johnson will recount the harrowing story of the 1971 mass bald eagle shootings and poisonings that occurred in Wyoming. He will trace how the incidents led to a national outcry and the eventual banning of certain poisons in the United States.

Hill, who is the assistant curator of the Draper Museum Raptor Experience at the Center of the West, will follow Johnson’s presentation and talk about the importance of eagles in Wyoming, and showcase Kateri the golden eagle. 

“Our talk will not only educate people on what took place in Wyoming, but more importantly, it will show how it led to important changes in national policy,” said Johnson. “Plus, people will get the chance to experience the majestic beauty of Kateri up close and personal. It’s going to be a great program.”

Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Cody Library.

For additional information, contact Bighorn Canyon Chief of Interpretation Christy Fleming at 307-548-5402.

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