Eyes in the Sky

Eyes in the Sky is a Santa Barbara Audubon community education outreach program. It presents six native birds of prey, rehabilitated from injuries in the wild, to children and adults throughout the greater Santa Barbara area. The birds’ unique stories of survival educate about impacts of human actions on wildlife. Eyes in the Sky presents programs in classrooms, camps, after-school programs, and at community events.

For more information, please visit our Volunteer page.

EITS – Puku

Photo by Will Adler. Photo by Will Adler. Photo by Will Adler. Photo by Will Adler. Dear Puku,So many people cherish your memory: the very small children who were not intimidated but instead were attracted to your tiny size; older kids (and many adults) who could hardly believe the perfection of your camouflage; adults and young… Read more »

EITS – Ivan

Photo by Will Adler. Photo by Will Adler. Photo by Betsy Mooney. Photo by Will Adler. The first time I met Ivan I was in awe, and the first time he stepped onto my glove, I felt like the luckiest person alive. He was the bird who drew me to EITS, and whether or not… Read more »

EITS – Kanati

Photo by Richard Nordli. Photo by Richard Nordli. Photo by Will Adler. Photo by Will Adler. Of all our birds, Kanati trusted me the most. I think he might have actually liked me.I was the first one to present him to the public,and the last person to hold him alive.He was my friend for eleven years.-… Read more »

EITS – Kisa

Photo by Will Adler. Photo by Wendy Bruss. Photo by Richard Nordli. Photo by Will Adler. Photo by Will Adler. Photo by Jeff Hanson. Photo by Scott Fritsch-Hammes. Photo by Will Adler. Photo by Scott Fritsch-Hammes. Photo by Will Adler. Photo by Scott Fritsch-Hammes. Photo by Will Adler. Photo by Will Adler. Photo by Jeff… Read more »

Eyes in the Sky

eagle collage with woman holding eagle

Wildlife Education for Santa Barbara Since 2000, Eyes in the Sky (EITS) has been Santa Barbara Audubon Society’s key wildlife education program. It features live birds of prey trained to interact with the public as ambassador animals. Each of our birds was adopted from a licensed wildlife rescue center; they are considered non-releasable and would… Read more »