Crossing the river on 35W the other day, we were reminded of the beauty of raptors. There, soaring above the traffic, was a bald eagle in all its unmistakable majesty. Alas, we could only enjoy it for a split second as we had to slam on the brakes to avoid another car, whose driver flashed us an entirely different bird. Thankfully, the Raptor Center opens its doors for its yearly open house, where we can get up close and personal with eagles, owls, hawks, and falcons without endangering our lives or theirs. Expert vets from the U of M will be there to introduce the Center’s winged residents and—bringing in some quadrupedal visitors—also give dog-obedience and horseback-riding demos. Admission is free. 1920 Fitch Ave., St. Paul; (612) 624-4745; www.raptor.cvm.umn.edu
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