Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

Pinellas Special Places: Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

Read about one of Pinellas Special Places located at 1101 Country Club Way South St. Petersburg, FL . Click on the above link for more information on classes, nature walk and other events. Map

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve's 31st Annual Art Arbor Family Festival

November 5th & 6th. Go to Special Events for details.

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve's last missing bird, Shadow, is rescued

BIRDS OF PREY ALL SAFE AT BOYD HILL

Shadow is back in her cage. The partially blind, red-shouldered hawk was the last of eight birds released last month by a vandal at Boyd Hill to be safely returned to the nature park's aviary. A suspect has been charged with animal cruelty and burglary.

These birds of prey are kept in captivity because they are injured and can probably not survive in the wild on their own. My thanks to Boyd Hill bird-lovers, volunteers, staff and neighbors in the Lake Maggiore area for helping us retrieve and return all the birds to their safe-keeping.

This incident reminds us of what a treasure we have in the center of our city at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. Now that beautiful Fall weather is upon us, why not visit Boyd Hill. For just $3 (children $1.50), bring your family and explore 245 acres of natural, pristine Florida. Don't miss Autumn Harvest on October 15 and Art Arbor in November. For more information, visit www.stpete.org/boyd .

While at Boyd Hill, drop by the aviary and say hello to Shadow.

Arrest made in Boyd Hill Vandalism Case

ST. PETERSBURG — Police have arrested a St. Petersburg man on charges that he released a number of birds from their cages at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.

Police said they arrested Blake Richard Reide, 21, after he videotaped his caper and posted the video on YouTube. He has been charged with burglary and animal cruelty. Read the story from the St. Petersburg Times.

Thanks for your support!

New Avian Care Center for Birds of Prey at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

- Gabe Vargo

Construction of the new building that will house an avian care center for the Birds of Prey (BOP), an office for theFriends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, and a storage area for BOP supplies has finally come to fruition. An award has been made and construction is scheduled to begin in September, possibly on September 1 Click on image to see larger image.

The new building will be located just north of the aviary within the existing bird garden. A raised path will connect it to the aviary. A large window in the south wall will allow visitors to watch food preparation and routine beak and talon trimming while the interior will house the freezers for the food supply, storage, and a hospital area for birds that need to be confined in a quiet location. A major donation by St. Petersburg Audubon and donations by many supporters will allow us to furnish the care center and to increase the number of education programs done by the volunteers.

After many years working on an outside table our move to a leased trailer was a major step up. With the new building we finally have a home!

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