Raptor Free Flight at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Raptor Free Flight is a dynamic bird of prey flight demonstration that occurs in the open desert showcasing natural behavior of native birds. See barn owls move like ghosts across the desert or a prairie falcon dive from high in the sky or Harris Hawks soar together.

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Travel & Events

Tags:

• desert
• birds
• free
• flight
• hawk
• owl
• roadrunner
• arizona

[Daniel39363]

i went there, but you must have been there during monsoon season cuz of the big clouds. It was like 106 degrees when I was there.

[DesertMuseum]

It probably was, Daniel. Late October is much nicer weather, if ou ever get to come back.

[turtleboy9326]

i love arizona

[DesertMuseum]

We love Arizona too!

[rgentry10]

Great video! I grew up in Tucson, but now that I live in another state I miss trips to the Sonoran Desert Museum. Please post more.

[DesertMuseum]

We're working on it. I hope you get a chance to come back and see up.

[khyrismusic]

@TheSpirobulldog: Yes! Photographing and video is not only allowed, it is encouraged. Many photographers, both amateur and professional, make special trips to the museum in order to capture the amazing images made possible by how close the raptors are to the audience.

[TheSpirobulldog]

Are you allowed to photograph or video during the demo? 

[rogerharmon]

I experienced Raptor Free Flight today and it was the absolute highlight of our visit to the Desert Museum. Don't wait for out of town visitors to take in this unique demonstration of birds of prey. Take your video camera, my still camera couldn't keep up with all the action.

Well done Desert Museum staff!!

[DesertMuseum]

And we love that you love us. :-)

[DesertMuseum]

You're welcome!

[DesertMuseum]

The birds have amazing beauty and grace.

[DesertMuseum]

Thanks for the comment! I'll go check out your video now.