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, but would like to. My […]
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, however, is much more fun […]
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 beak; and excellent eyesight to […]
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, but surprisingly this isn’t the […]
My Favorite Interesting Facts About Northern Saw-whet Owls
Northern Saw-whet Owls are one of the smallest owls in the world. Though to their favorite prey, mice, as well as to other small mammals, they are fierce, silent hunters, […]
How Do Eggs Hatch?
Eggs are a wondrous part of nature. They are kept warm by the parent, or parents, incubating them. They are carefully rolled to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the […]