Anne Hay

Aplomado Falcon Flying Through an Orchard
February 5, 2018

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…

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January 8, 2018

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…

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California Condor in Flight
October 11, 2017

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…

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Vultures Feeding on a Dead Buffalo in Africa.
September 25, 2017

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…

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August 31, 2017

THE ESSENTIAL VULTURE Part 1: Why We Should Love Them

Vultures are one of the most misunderstood and maligned species in the world. Suli, the Draper Museum Raptor Experience’s Turkey Vulture, triggers…

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Hayabusa Posing at a Photo Shoot
July 30, 2017

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….

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