Owl eyes on Bartow Pell Mansion

Dr. Robert “Birding Bob” DeCandido comes to Bartow Pell Mansion Museum and leads a fantastic prowl of the grounds in search of the elusive owl on Jan. 22 at 4:30 pm. Birding Bob will answer every question you may have about his feathered friends as he lectures on his favorite topic and directs all on a tour of the environs. Along the way, you can sip hot chocolate, and enjoy the twilight jaunt.

The cost of the lecture/tour is $10 for adults; $7 for seniors and children; $7 for adult members, and $5 for seniors and child members. Pre-registration required.

Bartow Pell Mansion and Museum [895 Shore Rd. in Pelham Bay, (718) 885-1461]. For info, visit www.bartowpellmansionmuseum.org.

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