Melissa Hill

January 11, 2022
To Hate or Not to Hate, That is The Pigeon
Ahhhhhhh, the pigeon. I feel confident saying that nearly every human on the planet has seen a “pigeon.” These birds are found…
February 8, 2021
Avian Courtship: Let’s Get It On
Love, a Universal Problem Let’s face it, most of us have had our hearts broken at some point. When that happens, it’s…

September 16, 2020
Our American Kestrels: Everything You Need To Know
Our Birds’ Stories Like all the residents of the Draper Museum Raptor Experience, our American Kestrels are in our care because they…

July 9, 2019
The Faces of Conservation
I am a poster child for the wonders of educational outreach programs. My life was completely changed during an hour-long Birds of…

January 22, 2018
Avian Ambassadors and the Vet
If you are a pet owner, there’s a very high probability you’ve taken your pet to the doctor at least once. Most…

December 8, 2017
Birds and the Law
A question we are commonly asked is, “Can I have that feather?” when one of our birds drops a gorgeous feather in…