Birds of Prey Presentation by

Doris MagerDoris Mager

Bonham State ParkNov. 5th 2011

Handling Wild birdsDoris Mager is a licensed bird handler and

rehabilitator. Many of the birds in her care have been taken from the wild due to human carelessness. These birds can not be released into the wild. not be released into the wild.

Please Note: “You must have a state and federal permit to lawfully acquire migratory bird specimens including bird parts, nest, and nonviable eggs.”

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Doris with her female kestrel and great horned owl, ET

Doris and her screech owl. The owl has had part of its wing removed due to an accident involving humans. The owl now helps Doris educate

the public.

Park director Lee Ellis with Doris’s caracara commonly called the Mexican eagle

This bird is 35 years old and is the oldest know caracara in captivity.

Master Naturalist in training, Raylene, holds the caracara. She was also allowed to scratch her neck.

Flying demo

Master Naturalist, Jessica, gets hold ET.

ET loves it when Doris does this.