RAPTORS.  The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine specializes in the medical care, rehabilitation, and conservation of eagles, hawks, owls, and falcons.  We had them attend our September Pack meeting, and put on a demonstration which included four of the amazing and graceful creatures, including our national animal, the bald eagle. 

A tiny barn owl.	Showing off a great horned owl.	A red tailed hawk.	The great bald eagle.	A bald eagle takes flight.
Barb T., the most vicious raptor of the bunch (or at least a good sport demonstration volunteer).