Anne Hay

Ravens and Wolves – Friends or Enemies
Can Ravens and Wolves be friends? Ravens are one of the smartest birds there are. They dine on many types of foods…

Black-billed Magpies, Friends or Foes?
Black-billed Magpies seem to be birds that raise conflicting feelings among people. As a member of the Covidae family which includes ravens,…

Owl Sounds: Not Just Hooters
This blog describes sounds from a few owl species, as well as offering you sound bites to listen to. If I ask…

Eye Color and Eyelashes of Birds
Bird’s eyes vary greatly in iris colorations, along with if they do or do not have eyelashes.
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Caching in Birds: What it is, the Why and How
A few weeks ago a friend asked me what the word cache meant. Many species of animals commonly cache complete meals or…

Raptors Aren’t Always What You Expect
There are many surprises in the natural world. Some are due to our own false interpretations and conclusions, others are due to misinformation we have been given, as well as information that at one time was considered true but has been disproven….