Everyone who loves the New York State Fair missed so much during the lost year of 2020. OWL LADYAlong with the concerts, the food, the farm animals and the rides, Fair lovers missed everyone with whom we normally renew acquaintances each summer, among them the high-flying feathered friends of Hawk Creek Wildlife Center.

State Fair fans make it a point to visit Hawk Creek’s impressive birds of prey to get a rare, up-close look at falcons, eagles, hawks and other winged predators. That remarkable organization lost over $143,000 in revenue last year, largely because they couldn’t take their fascinating birds on the road for presentations at the State Fair and other events that were cancelled.

As we look forward to seeing them again this year, we can support their vital rehabilitation work by sending a contribution via their website, www.hawkcreek.org or by mail at PO box 662, East Aurora, NY 14052.