About This Event
Science on Tap is not your ordinary lecture series. Grab a beer from Bombs Away Beer Company and enjoy a relaxed presentation by scientists, researchers, and subject matter experts on various engaging science topics. Join the conversation!
What's on Tap this Month?
New Mexico's Raptors
Friday, March 13 | Doors Open at 5:30 | Presentation Begins 6:00
This Month: Real Stories of NM Raptors
Join Gail Garber as she shares the fascinating life histories and "real-life" dramas of the birds of prey that call New Mexico home. This isn't just a talk—it’s an encounter.
Meet the Hawks Aloft Avian Ambassadors! Get up close and personal with live raptors to learn the secrets of their survival and the nuances of their plumage. You’ll meet:
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Hawks: Red-tailed and Swainson’s Hawks.
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Falcons: Peregrine Falcons, Prairie Falcons, and American Kestrels.
What’s on the Agenda?
Discover the unexpected behaviors and survival strategies of local species:
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The Juvenile "Pack": Learn how fledgling Cooper’s Hawks and American Crows form unlikely social groups.
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The Bat Hunters: Hear the stories of Swainson’s Hawks feasting on bats.
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Roommates or Rivals? Explore the tense dynamics of Burrowing Owls and Ferruginous Hawks sharing the same prairie dog towns—where one predator can quickly become another’s prey.
Event Details
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Location: National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
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Admission: $12 per person
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Requirement: Must be 21+ to attend
This series is proudly co-sponsored by the University of New Mexico Nuclear Engineering and the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History.
About This Event
Science on Tap is not your ordinary lecture series. Grab a beer from Bombs Away Beer Company and enjoy a relaxed presentation by scientists, researchers, and subject matter experts on various engaging science topics. Join the conversation!
What's on Tap this Month?
New Mexico's Raptors
Friday, March 13 | Doors Open at 5:30 | Presentation Begins 6:00
This Month: Real Stories of NM Raptors
Join Gail Garber as she shares the fascinating life histories and "real-life" dramas of the birds of prey that call New Mexico home. This isn't just a talk—it’s an encounter.
Meet the Hawks Aloft Avian Ambassadors! Get up close and personal with live raptors to learn the secrets of their survival and the nuances of their plumage. You’ll meet:
-
Hawks: Red-tailed and Swainson’s Hawks.
-
Falcons: Peregrine Falcons, Prairie Falcons, and American Kestrels.
What’s on the Agenda?
Discover the unexpected behaviors and survival strategies of local species:
-
The Juvenile "Pack": Learn how fledgling Cooper’s Hawks and American Crows form unlikely social groups.
-
The Bat Hunters: Hear the stories of Swainson’s Hawks feasting on bats.
-
Roommates or Rivals? Explore the tense dynamics of Burrowing Owls and Ferruginous Hawks sharing the same prairie dog towns—where one predator can quickly become another’s prey.
Event Details
-
Location: National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
-
Admission: $12 per person
-
Requirement: Must be 21+ to attend
This series is proudly co-sponsored by the University of New Mexico Nuclear Engineering and the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History.