The next morning it was time to head out. The birds and I had a ten-hour drive ahead of us so I was up early to get on the road. […]
Draper Natural History Museum
Draper Natural History Museum staff and volunteers work with museum exhibits, programs, labwork, and conduct ecological research in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. They also keep up with and share wildlife and science news and issues related to this world-renowned, natural treasure.
Whirlwind Trip, Part 3
I left the peregrine under the watch of my friend, Victoria, and headed to Raton, New Mexico, to pick up the red-tailed hawk. It was a pretty and uneventful drive […]
Whirlwind Trip, Part 2
After a very encouraging evening with the falcon, I was excited to go get the red-tailed hawk. He is coming from an education organization and is already trained, so he […]
Whirlwind Trip, Part 1
After the arrival of our great horned owl on Friday evening, I had no time to stop and ponder how great it is to have birds in our mews. I […]
“Home, Sweet Home” for our new flock!
I realize it’s been a while since we here at the fledgling Draper Museum Raptor Experience posted anything new, but there’s been good reason! The last couple weeks have suddenly […]
A step closer to our raptor permits
We talked to our state representative earlier this afternoon. We should have our permit approval by tomorrow! They have been concerned about the missing eye of our red-tailed hawk and […]
