What’s the Word, Bird? For youth ages 6–9 June 15–16 9–11 a.m. Join us for this fun, two-day workshop for kids ages 6 to 9. Birds make all kinds of noise, especially in the early summer. Let’s learn about their songs and behaviors as we explore different bird habitats around Cody. Games, activities, and bird […]
What’s the Word, Bird? For youth ages 6–9 June 15–16 9–11 a.m. Join us for this fun, two-day workshop for kids ages 6 to 9. Birds make all kinds of noise, especially in the early summer. Let’s learn about their songs and behaviors as we explore different bird habitats around Cody. Games, activities, and bird […]
It’s likely you are familiar with the carol, “Twelve Days of Christmas.” Moreover, you have probably sung it. But, have you ever noted how many birds are within the lyrics? To save you the time of counting, I’ll just tell you. There are six birds given as gifts in the song. If you do not […]
How Speedy is a Peregrine? Peregrine Falcons are speedy birds that are popular with bird watchers and falconers all over the world. The peregrine has been used for over 4,000 years in falconry and are arguably the fastest animal on the planet. Their spectacular dives and quick chases are a wonder to behold. According to Cornell […]
Insect Diets Insects supplement or make up the major part of the diets of many birds from small perching birds to raptors. Here at the Draper Museum Raptor Experience (https://centerofthewest.org/explore/greater-yellowstone-natural-history/raptor-experience) we care for 11 non-releasable birds. Of these, insects make up a major or minor portion of 7 of our species’ diets. Swainson’s Hawks eat […]
How Northern Harriers are Similar to Owls A Northern Harrier flies low over the grasslands with a flock of Red-winged Blackbirds following it. Commonly mobbed by blackbirds, sparrows, starlings, swallows, kestrels, Short-eared Owls, Sharp-shinned Hawks, and other birds, the raptor decides the annoying harassers are too swift and maneuverable to put out the effort of […]