We are often asked about the interesting gloves that we wear when handling our birds. While most people instantly see why we wear them, some just can’t help but be […]
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!
The Value of a Volunteer
On Tuesday the Buffalo Bill Center of the West held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. As I was listening to the Irish jig and choking on the smell of cabbage […]
Weathering the Winter – Raptor Style!
This has been an incredible winter here in Cody, Wyoming! I’ve only lived here three years, but we’ve had more snow this winter than all my previous winters here combined! […]
Lunchtime Expedition Is Going to the Birds!
For those of you familiar with the Draper Natural History Museum, the mention of the Lunchtime Expedition series probably brings to mind exhilarating talks about grizzly bears, wolves, geology, and […]
My favorite facts about the American kestrel
The American kestrel is North America’s smallest falcon species and the second smallest falcon in the world. These charismatic birds often charm and entertain bird watchers across their range. They […]
The Eagle, er American Kestrel, Has Landed
I hope everyone has been enjoying the recent posts Anne has done about several individual raptor species—it’s easy to tell she enjoys working with these amazing animals! I thought we’d […]
