Nighthunters: An Evening Owl Adventure

Join us at Wave Hill for an exclusive after-hours encounter! Meet owls of all shapes and sizes. Birders and nature lovers will be treated to a special adventure as the sun sets over the Hudson and nocturnal creatures come to life.

"Early birds" can join a nature walk as the sun sets with local NYC naturalists Gabriel Willow and Ryan Mandelbaum. Listen and look as familiar daytime creatures settle down for the night and nocturnal creatures emerge. You won’t believe you’re in the Bronx! 

Falconers Brian and Teddy Bradley and their spectacular live owls headline the evening with an exciting indoor program introducing these amazing birds of prey. Feel the wind brush your face as they fly silently inches above your head and get an intimate look at their adaptations and hunting techniques. Don’t forget your cameras for incredible close-ups!

The evening culminates in a lively round of Bird Trivia with trivia master Ryan Mandelbaum and emcee Gabriel Willow. Bring your own team or form a team here with new friends made during the evening. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Order food and specialty drinks from your table so you won't miss the fun! This event is for adults 21 and older.

SCHEDULE
5:00PM – 6:00PM: Sunset Nature Walk Meet in front of Wave Hill House

6:15PM – 7:15PM: Live Owl Program Armor Hall

7:15PM – 7:30PM: Break to order food from The Café, drinks from the bar

7:30PM – 8:30PM: Bird Trivia Armor Hall

The Café, Shop, and Wave Hill House will remain open until 7PM for non-ticket holders; the grounds remain open until 7:30PM for non-ticket holders. Inclement weather cancels the walk only; the presentation and trivia occur indoors.

Advance registration encouraged, online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. Day-of registration based on availability and not guaranteed.

Questions? Please contact us at information@wavehill.org or by calling the number and extension provided above.

Wave Hill House is wheelchair-accessible. There is an accessible, ground-level entrance at the front of the building with a power-assist door. The restroom on the ground level is all-gender and ADA-compliant. Additional ADA-compliant restrooms are available on the lower level, which can be accessed by elevator.

Walks follow a route along mixed-material pathways with varying elevations. A limited number of walking sticks are available to borrow. Pace varies from a slow walk to moderate walk throughout.