Birds of prey are set to take over Rancho San Vicente in South San Jose on November 14, as Santa Clara County Parks and the Peninsula Open Space Trust team up for Raptor Fest, a free celebration running from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event features a sit-and-listen educational presentation by Master Falconer Kenny Elvin, with a flight demonstration possible depending on conditions, and booths from a roster of Bay Area wildlife nonprofits.
Attendees can register in advance for the free event, which includes two presentations. Raptor Fest showcases the raptors that share the park’s landscape.
The day will include educational presentations meant to highlight how birds of prey fit into the health of the local ecosystem. The event also features booths for wildlife nonprofits dedicated to protecting Bay Area species…