I love being able to share photos with people. Since none of our birds are in our possession yet, it’s hard to be able to post pictures of them. Fortunately, […]

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.
by Melissa Hill
I love being able to share photos with people. Since none of our birds are in our possession yet, it’s hard to be able to post pictures of them. Fortunately, […]
by Melissa Hill
There hasn’t been a whole lot going on around here recently. At least, that’s the way it feels most of the day. My interns, Nate and Pat, are done for […]
by Melissa Hill
Our permits from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service have arrived! We were floored! The region we are in is probably the busiest region in the country and it often […]
by Melissa Hill
We are at the one-month point since I sent in our permit applications for housing birds for the Draper Museum Raptor Experience. Still no news from either government agency on […]
22 July: At least one of our nests has a young eagle yet to fledge! This bird is at least 62 days old and reluctant to leave the safety of […]
by Melissa Hill
Once we had the painting done I called the Game Warden to schedule our mews inspection for the Draper Museum Raptor Experience. Wyoming requires that your facility be inspected and […]