“Broken Wings” photography exhibit at the Marin Headlands Hostel, through December 1

Posted by admin on Sep 18, 2008

In the middle of hawk migration season in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the Marin Headlands Hostel is hosting a photography exhibit, "Broken Wings: Portraits of Non-releasable Raptors," by photographer and naturalist John Perry.

The exhibition tells the stories of 16 eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls that cannot be released into the wild due to their injuries. These injuries illustrate a complex interaction between humans and the environment, and Perry tells each raptor’s story through a portrait and text that relates each bird’s life history.

“I want viewers to feel a connection to raptors and the natural world, and at the same time inspire them to help protect these magnificent predators,” says Perry.

Perry’s passion for raptors started as a volunteer hawk bander and docent for the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory. He has worked as a naturalist for Coyote Point Museum for Environmental Education, Outdoor Hostel Adventures, and the San Francisco Zoo.

Join Perry for a lecture and slide presentation on September 29 at the Marin Headlands Hostel, where he will discuss the creation of the exhibit and highlight some of the threats raptors face in the wild.

These striking photographs hang in the hostel’s reception area, first floor hallways, and guest lounge through December 1, and are available for purchase.