I am a poster child for the wonders of educational outreach programs. My life was completely changed during an hour-long Birds of Prey program, very… Read More
Northern Harriers: The Hawks That Resemble Owls
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… Read More
Introducing the Swainson’s Hawk
It’s summer, and you think you may have heard the scream of a Red-tailed Hawk. You look up, and see a bird with a contrasting… Read More
Did You Know? Ten Amazing Facts About Birds of Prey and Vultures
Within our natural world we are surrounded by amazing facts of life. In this blog I have presented 10 remarkable facts on the lifestyles of… Read More
Sharp-shinned and Cooper’s Hawks, the Uninvited Guests
As I looked out my window I spot an uninvited guest arriving. It settles on a branch near one of my sunflower feeders and begins… Read More
Introducing the Western Screech-owl
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… Read More
My Favorite Interesting Facts About Northern Saw-whet Owls
Northern Saw-whet Owls are one of the smallest owls in the world. Though to their favorite prey, mice, as well as to other small mammals,… Read More
Gross and Interesting Facts About Peregrine Falcons
Most people who know me soon learn that falcons, especially Peregrine Falcons, are one of my favorite birds. Not only are they beautiful raptors, with… Read More
My Favorite Interesting Facts About the Short-eared Owl
For many people owls are a favorite bird, with Short-eared Owls being just one of more than 200 species worldwide. The smallest, the Elf Owl,… Read More
Baril shares story of peregrine falcon recovery in Yellowstone at free talk October 1
Once prevalent in Yellowstone National Park, peregrine falcons were absent by 1970. Their decline, as well as that of other birds of prey, can be… Read More