Nature
Talks + Tours

Nighthunters: Meet the Owls

When

Sat, Nov 16, 2024 5:30PM – 9:00PM

Where

Meet in Wave Hill House

Price

$50, indoor presentation only, $65, indoor presentation and evening nature walk, including admission to the grounds. Wave Hill members save 10%.

Join us at Wave Hill for an exclusive adventure to engage with owls of all shapes and sizes. Birders and nature lovers will be treated to a special after-hours experience as the sun sets over the Hudson and nocturnal creatures come to life. Falconers Brian and Teddy Bradley and their spectacular live owls headline the evening with an exciting indoor program introducing these amazing birds of prey. Feel the wind brush your face as they fly silently inches above your head and get an intimate look at their adaptations and hunting techniques. Bring your cameras for incredible close-ups! Afterwards, venture outside for an optional nighttime nature walk with local NYC naturalists Gabriel Willow, and Ryan Mandelbaum to listen and look for nocturnal creatures in the shadowy nighttime gardens. You won’t believe you’re in the Bronx! 21 and older.

The Café, Shop and Wave Hill House close at 8:30PM. Grounds close at 9:00PM. Ticket holders will be admitted to the grounds beginning at 5:30PM.

Severe weather cancels the walk.

Advance registration encouraged, online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. Day-of registration based on availability and not guaranteed.

Questions? Please contact us at information@wavehill.org or by calling the number and extension provided above.

Wave Hill House is wheelchair-accessible. There is an accessible, ground-level entrance at the front of the building with a power-assist door. The restroom on the ground level is all-gender and ADA-compliant. Additional ADA-compliant restrooms are available on the lower level, which can be accessed by elevator.

Walks follow a route along mixed-material pathways with varying elevations. A limited amount of walking sticks are available to borrow. Pace varies from a slow walk to moderate walk throughout.

Brian Bradley

Brian Bradley

Brian Bradley is a master falconer from New York’s Hudson Valley. His interest in birds of prey started at the young age of eight, when his brother introduced him to a professor/ornithologist at the local university. Brian got his Falconry license when he was 14, and he has been training birds ever since. For decades he has been lecturing on raptors and spreading awareness about falconry and birds of prey all across the northeast. When he isn’t in front of an audience talking about his birds, he is training with his birds. Bringing a positive learning experience to both audience and bird is paramount to Brian. Whether it's actively hunting with his hawks or talking to a classroom of kids, he feels there is always something to learn and something to share.
Ryan Mandelbaum

Ryan Mandelbaum

Ryan Mandelbaum is a science writer, naturalist, and member of the NYC Audubon's Young Conservationists Council. Originally from Long Island, they travel around their resident borough of Brooklyn searching for and showing others local birds and stopover migrants. Ryan strives to make their walks welcoming, inclusive, and fun and they'll also share plenty of random facts to dispense about the parks, wildlife, science, and more. They have written about birds for a variety of publications, including The New York Times, Gizmodo, Audubon, Gothamist, and more. They also volunteer for the New York State Breeding Bird Atlas, Feminist Bird Club, and The Finch Research Network. When not thinking about birds, Ryan works full-time at IBM as a physics writer.
Gabriel Willow

Gabriel Willow

Gabriel Willow is a naturalist with a particular passion for birds and urban spaces. He is an environmental educator and ecological tour guide in NYC, where he leads tours and teaches classes for NYC Audubon and Wave Hill, among others. His tours focus on seeking out the overlooked and ignored elements of wildness hiding all around us, ranging from boat trips on the East River, to kayaking on Newtown Creek, to seeking the elusive Peregrine Falcons nesting on skyscrapers near Wall Street. He has created programs for Lincoln Center, the Morgan Library and Museum, the NY Botanical Garden, and more. He is also an artist, illustrator, and DJ.