For many people, owls are a favorite bird. One of the most common owls in the United States is the small Screech-owl. There are currently three species of Screech-owl found […]
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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 as 18 species of owls […]
The Song of the Eagle Handler
Hi everyone! Today I would like to share a song with you. This song was written by the Draper Museum Raptor Experience’s very own Intern Nicole and Assistant Brandon (not to be […]
Wild Things: Wildlife Animal Arts and Crafts
Art in the Garden this year has been a lot of fun for me and the families that participate in our free activities. Our first week’s theme was Cowboys and […]
Treasures from Our West: Golden eagle taxidermy mount
Originally featured in Points West in Fall 2010 Golden Eagle taxidermy mount, Draper Natural History Museum The golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) inhabits open and semi-open wild spaces throughout the Northern […]
Treasures from Our West: America swallow-tailed kite
American swallow-tailed kite The American swallow-tailed kite is a bird of prey related to other kites, eagles, hawks, and falcons. Prior to 1900, the swallow-tailed kite bred in the United […]