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
The Draper Museum Raptor Experience
The Draper Museum Raptor Experience is an exciting live raptor education program at the Draper Natural History Museum in Cody, Wyoming. The Draper is one of five museums at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, which embraces the Spirit of the American West. What better way to celebrate the wildness of this wonderful area than by sharing some of its most spectacular wild animals with our guests. Visitors to the Center have the unique opportunity to get an up close and personal view of some of Wyoming’s most recognized predators – the birds of prey!
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
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 cities and counties… 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
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 front of guests.… 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
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 a… Read More
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. A few of… Read More
