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
The Birds of the Draper Museum Raptor Experience
The Draper Museum Raptor Experience is one of our crowd-pleasing programs. Visitors as well as staff quickly develop great affection for our birds, all of which… Read More
Designing a Raptor Presentation
This blog brought to you by Brandon Lewis, Live Raptor Program Assistant for the Draper Natural History Museum Melissa and I are currently in the… Read More
5 Things You Never Wanted to Know About Working With Raptors
Here are some facts you never wanted to know about birds of prey Working with raptors is truly an honor. We are so thankful that… Read More
Seven Facts You May Not Have Known About Birds of Prey
Here are some facts you might not know about birds of prey FACT #1: There are 30 species of hawks, falcons, and eagles as well… Read More
Outreach Season is Here!
Another amazing summer has come and gone and I think it’s safe to say it was a success. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, we… Read More
Raptor Gloves: the What and Why
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More