The Cub Scouts and parents watch a falcon being displayed by the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center. Ben Freda | For Abington Journal

The Cub Scouts and parents watch a falcon being displayed by the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center.

Ben Freda | For Abington Journal

<p>Allison Green, of Pack 251, looks at a baby owl.</p> <p>Ben Freda | For Abington Journal</p>

Allison Green, of Pack 251, looks at a baby owl.

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<p>The scouts get to see and get close to a garden snake.</p> <p>Ben Freda | For Abington Journal</p>

The scouts get to see and get close to a garden snake.

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<p>Cubmaster Chris Kane (back) smiles as Eric Uhler holds a white crow for everyone to see.</p> <p>Ben Freda | For Abington Journal</p>

Cubmaster Chris Kane (back) smiles as Eric Uhler holds a white crow for everyone to see.

Ben Freda | For Abington Journal

Cub Scout Pack 251 hosted a free recruitment event called “Close Encounters with the Bird of Prey.” It was held at the Clarks Green United Methodist Chuch on Sunday, June 25. The Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center brought birds, mammals and reptiles that were taken in after being either orphaned or injured. They explain the survival adaptation skills to the scouts.

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