Vultures are one of the most misunderstood and maligned species in the world. Suli, the Draper Museum Raptor Experience’s Turkey Vulture, triggers a… Read More
Falcons of North America
The term falcon refers to a bird of prey that has distinct differences when compared to raptors such as eagles and hawks. A few of… Read More
Hacking: What it is and How it’s Done
Hacking is a common term that seems to come up in every article and book I read about the successful recovery and reintroduction of the Peregrine… Read More
How Old and New World Vultures Differ
Did you know that Old World and New World Vultures are not closely related? I was very surprised to learn this when I began to… Read More
The Red-tailed Hawk: Why Are They So Common?
Red-tailed Hawks are the most common soaring hawk in North America. Yet you may have one living near you and not even recognize it as… Read More
Turkey Vultures or Black Vultures?
What kind of a vulture is that? If you are in the Cody area, you know it’s a Turkey Vulture. Turkey vultures are the only… Read More
What’s On Your Bird Bucket List?
If you like birds (even if you aren’t an avid bird watcher), there are probably a few species that you haven’t seen in the wild,… Read More
What Do You Call a Group of Birds?
When I was younger, if you had asked me what you called a group of birds, I would have promptly responded, “A flock.” The answer,… Read More
The Amazing Hawks
Hawks are birds of prey that hunt, kill, and dine on other animals. They have powerful feet with curved, sharp talons; a sharp, hooked upper… Read More
How Golden and Bald Eagles are Different
The Draper Museum Raptor Experience is privileged to house both a golden and a bald eagle. Most people believe these two birds are closely related,… Read More
