When I was younger, if you had asked me what you called a group of birds, I would have promptly responded, “A flock.” The answer,… Read More
Birds are Dinosaurs, part 3!
Hello, it’s Katie again! Welcome to the final dinosaur blog – and my second to last blog post of the summer! This post is going… Read More
Birds are Dinosaurs, part 2!
Hello again! Welcome to week two of birds are dinosaurs! This week we are going to talk about some of the somewhat misleading terms that… Read More
Are birds dinosaurs? Part 1!
Does this look Anything like a bird?! How about this: …not really. Hmm… maybe we are getting a bit closer here: A-ha, I think I… Read More
How Do Birds Sleep?
When I was a young girl I didn’t think much about how birds sleep. I just assumed they went to their nest each night and… Read More
If I Only Had Eyelids Like a Bird
If I had eyelids like a bird, I wouldn’t have to worry about the Wyoming wind. Raptors and other birds not only have two eyelids,… Read More
Points West Online: The Women in Audubon’s Life
From Points West magazine Originally published in Spring 2000 “Thou Art My Friend” – The Women in Audubon’s Life: Friends, Lovers, and Helpmates By Barbara Foote Colvert Former… Read More
Treasures from Our West: Short-eared owl
Treasures from Our West Short-eared owl One of the world’s most widely distributed owls, the short-eared owl is a ground-nesting species that inhabits open landscapes… Read More
Treasures from Our West: America swallow-tailed kite
Treasures from Our West American swallow-tailed kite The American swallow-tailed kite is a bird of prey related to other kites, eagles, hawks, and falcons. Prior… Read More
Bucks For Birds
It’s amazing to think that summer is officially here. How do I know? 1) It was 90 degrees yesterday here in Cody, Wyoming. YUCK! I hate the… Read More
