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| Birds of Prey Shows and Other Nature Events |
 Meet our feathered staff as we give you a live and exciting show with Georgia’s indigenous birds of prey. Dale Arrowood, with Winged Ambassadors, will not only give you live flight demonstrations but when you leave, you will have a better understanding of these amazing birds of prey. A must see! $5.00pp Show Times: August 21st 10:30am Sept. 4th, 6th, 11th and 18th 10:30am Oct. 16th 10:30am Nov. 6th, 13th, and 20th 10:30am Dale Arrowood - Master Falconer
Dale began working with raptors in the late 60's as a young boy while growing up on the farm in Palmetto, Ga. His interest was sparked by watching Mutual of Omaha's "Wild Kingdom" on Sunday afternoons with Jim Fowler and Marlin Perkins. As he worked with these unique creatures and began to study and learn about their habitats, his interest was drawn to the ancient art and sport of falconry. Also, at about this time, Dale decided to start a career as a police officer as well as continuing his call to work and hunt with his birds of prey.  After 27 years in law enforcement, a cervical injury forced Dale into retirement. However, Dale was not about to give up on his call to work with raptors.Soon after retirement, a job opportunity presented itself to Daleat Callaway Gardens. Dale contracted to train their birds of prey and open up their raptor programs. Dale stayed at Callaway, lecturing for about 4 years.
He was fortunate to meet and work with such people as Jim Fowler, Okeefenokee Joe and others who later helped Dale fulfill his dream of establishing an educational show called "Winged Ambassadors".
Dale has trained and flown several species of falcons, hawks, owls, vultures and eagles over many years. His show ranges from pure falconry purposes to education and even lecture opportunities throughout the southeast. In his leisure time, Dale still finds himself drawn to the fields with some of his raptor hunting companions, spending the day looking into the skies as special bonds are renewed between them.
Dale has brought a tremendous amount of knowledge into his programs and receives support from Auburn University and his life long hero and close friend, Jim Fowler. Come visit our new outside theater featuring the bird of prey show with Dale Arrowood and Winged Ambassadors. Show times: August 14th and 21st 10:30am Sept. 4th, 6th, 11th and 18th 10:30am October 16th 10:30am November 6th, 13th and 20th 10:30am We can reserve a bird show just for your group! Adults and Children are $5 per person. Children under 4 are free. Please do not bring any animals. They will not be allowed onto the property. Our birds appreciate your understanding! RSVP required. Just give us a call! 770 834 9149 or email us: info@historicbanningmills.com
Join us for Wildflower ECO-Tours of the Snake Creek Gorge and Bird of Prey Shows |
With springtime in the Snake Creek Gorge, 
The tours are by rsvp only and have limited slots. There is a moderate amount of physical activity required. You will be walking into and out of the gorge but you will be on a trail system.