Red-tailed hawk with visible patagial bars. Courtesy photo.

CLEAR LAKE STATE PARK – “Pale Male,” a renowned documentary of the life of a red-tailed hawk that attempted to make Manhattan his territory, will be featured at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 29, in the visitor center auditorium.

See this remarkable story in this award winning presentation of the Emmy-honored PBS series, “Nature” narrated by Oscar winner Joanne Woodward.

The red-tailed hawk is one of our beautiful resident birds of Lake County. To watch him soar and see the sunlight enhancing the color his rufous tail is a joy to behold. Watching this film will only endear him to you more.

Also, view the two red-tail hawk mounts in the visitor center lobby. One is a mature bird with visible patagial bars, the contrasting dark area on the leading edge of the wing from the body to the wrist. This is a field mark that separates it from all other hawks. The other mount is a young bird that looks quite large with its immature plumage.

There is no entrance fee to the park for attending scheduled programs, walks or visiting the museum.

The visitor center, including the gift shop, will open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer. Guided walks take place on the second and fourth Sunday at 8:30 a.m.

Visit www.clearlakestatepark.org for great photos, activity schedule and park information.

Clear Lake State Park is located at 5300 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville.