Did you know that many birds can see in ultraviolet light? The capability of UV vision was first documented in pigeons in the early 1970s.… Read More
Introducing the Swainson’s Hawk
It’s summer, and you think you may have heard the scream of a Red-tailed Hawk. You look up, and see a bird with a contrasting… Read More
Owls In the Native American Culture
We humans love owls. Why not? With their flat faces and forward facing eyes they look more like us than any other bird. It is… Read More
Did You Know? Ten Amazing Facts About Birds of Prey and Vultures
Within our natural world we are surrounded by amazing facts of life. In this blog I have presented 10 remarkable facts on the lifestyles of… Read More
Sharp-shinned and Cooper’s Hawks, the Uninvited Guests
As I looked out my window I spot an uninvited guest arriving. It settles on a branch near one of my sunflower feeders and begins… Read More
Introducing the Western Screech-owl
For many people, owls are a favorite bird. One of the most common owls in the United States is the small Screech-owl. There are currently… Read More
Abatement, the Working Raptor
Raptors worldwide regularly dine on a wide variety of prey. In the wild we can thank raptors such as Red-tailed Hawks and Rough-legged Hawks for… Read More
Introducing the Eastern Screech-owl
Screech-owls are small, common owls found throughout the United States. Although two different species, the Eastern and Western Screech-owls are so similar that the best… Read More
THE ESSENTIAL VULTURE Part 3: Methods of Saving Them
Vulture populations are declining worldwide. Even a vulture whose stomach acids can kill deadly diseases, can’t handle pesticides, certain veterinary drugs, and lead from spent… Read More
THE ESSENTIAL VULTURE Part 2: Why they are in trouble, and Why it matters
World wide, many vulture populations are in trouble, yet they are one of the most essential birds. According to the National Geographic article, Bloody Good (2016),… Read More