Anne Hay
Nighthawks, Hawks In Name Only
The name “nighthawk” causes some confusion as it suggests that this might be a true hawk. This bird, however, is not even related…
Hummingbird Nesting and Deadbeat Dads, or Are They?
When I think of the birds in our Draper Museum Raptor Experience education program and the golden eagles in our Draper Natural…
The Amazing Owls
The Order of owls (Strigiformes) is a well loved group of birds. In fact, it is the owls that we humans have…
How Hats Helped Save the Peregrine Falcon
The peregrine falcon is one of the best-known birds in the world. Found on every continent except Antarctica, this species has won…
Funny Questions I Have Been Asked
As part of our work we encourage visitors to ask questions. We understand that there are many people who know absolutely nothing…
Raptor Gloves: the What and Why
We are often asked about the interesting gloves that we wear when handling our birds. While most people instantly see why we…