Draper Natural History Museum

Draper Natural History Museum staff and volunteers conduct long-term ecological research in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and keep up with all the wildlife and science news and issues related to this world-renowned, natural treasure. Keep up with Draper Museum fieldwork and Greater Yellowstone news and information here.

Hayabusa enjoying some sunshine during her "staycation."
November 8, 2011

Making progress with our birds

How can so much time pass between postings? This is getting out of hand! Let’s see. What has happened since my last…

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November 3, 2011

The Next Steps for the Raptor Experience

It’s amazing how quickly time gets away from a person. Just a couple months ago I had all the time in the…

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Volunteer Anne with red-tailed hawk Isham.
October 21, 2011

Trying to Catch Up

Holy guacamole! Have I ever fallen behind on this blog. I apologize to my two devoted readers :0) Since the arrival of…

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Close-up of a peregrine falcon with vivid yellow beak details and deep black plumage, showcasing sharp eyes and feather textures.
September 30, 2011

Time To Work

Three of our four birds have arrived! For the rest of the week I want to learn each bird’s personality and their…

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Isham the red-tailed hawk
September 23, 2011

Whirlwind Trip, The Finale!

The next morning it was time to head out. The birds and I had a ten-hour drive ahead of us so I…

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Red-tailed hawk Isham

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…

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