Family Bird Fest showcases feathered friends

Young artist Alex Murray displays a hand drawn portrait of the Peregrine Falcon towering behind him on Sunday at the Family Bird Festival in the California Botanic Garden in Claremont. The festival provided activities, exhibits and resources that attracted youth and enthusiasts alike. / photo by Thatiana Gibbs
Young artist Alex Murray displays a hand drawn portrait of the Peregrine Falcon towering behind him on Sunday at the Family Bird Festival in the California Botanic Garden in Claremont. The festival provided activities, exhibits and resources that attracted youth and enthusiasts alike. / photo by Thatiana Gibbs
A Peregrine Falcon struts its feathers while on the arm of Kris Koh, a volunteer rehabilitation manager for the San Dimas Raptor Rescue, on Sunday at the Family Bird Festival. This event was hosted in partnership with the Pomona Valley Audubon Society and the California Botanic Garden in Claremont. / photo by Thatiana Gibbs
An American Kestrel Falcon perches on the hand of San Dimas Raptor Rescue volunteer Gil Pavia on Sunday at the Family Bird Festival at the California Botanic Garden. Volunteers with the rescue organization fundraise to support medical, food and habitat needs for the animals. / photo by Thatiana Gibbs

Thatiana Gibbs is a senior journalism major with a concentration in print-online journalism. She is a photographer for the Campus Times and La Verne Magazine. Her enthusiasm lies in research, writing, and effectively delivering captivating information to the public eye. She has previously been an assistant editor and staff writer for the Campus Times, and a staff writer for La Verne Magazine.

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