Kern Audubon meeting, Jan. 28

Steve Shaw is a Master Falconer and will speak about how hawks, eagles and owls are different and the use of hawks and falcons in falconry. He will also discuss major threats to raptors and songbirds.

Steve will bring a falcon and Harris hawk for the program which is open to folks having a picture taken with a raptor in hand. He will also speak about the Nature Park in Golden Hills (Tom Sawyer Lake) which is a site for falconry.

The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 and is held at Golden Hills Elementary School, 20215 Park Rd. in Tehachapi.