
Spring has sprung and (most of) our raptors are happy
Another gorgeous day in Cody, Wyoming. It’s always wonderful to be in such a friendly little town, but when every other day has gale force winds, it makes the calm days seem even better.
Today was a typical day with the raptors making “appearances” both in the morning and afternoon. We were lucky enough to have enough volunteers come in that all four birds were out during both appearances. Our afternoon slot was truly lovely, though, because the sun had come out, the wind was gone, and we were able to share our raptors with the public while in our beautiful garden.
Of course, as the days get warmer this will happen more often, but for now we’ll just bask in our fortune and soak up the sun gratefully. Well, except for Teasdale the great horned owl—he hates being outside no matter what the weather is, he feels exposed and vulnerable. Poor guy is just going to have to accept it.
Written By
Melissa Hill
While earning her Bachelor's Degree in Wildlife Management at the University of Wyoming, Melissa began volunteering at Laramie Raptor Refuge and was instantly hooked on birds of prey. Since those early days, she has worked with nearly 70 different raptors at four different raptor education groups in three states. She is a former member of the Education Committee for the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators (IAATE) and a National Association for Interpretation's Certified Interpretive Guide. When she's not "playing with the birds" she enjoys spending time quilting, crocheting, and exploring the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem with her non-bird family.