When people think of eagles, they generally think of a large bird. If asked, “what makes an eagle different from a hawk?” the answer understandably often includes the statement that eagles are larger and more powerful than hawks. In the United States, we have the Bald Eagle and the Golden Eagle. Both are large powerful […]
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 birds of prey and vultures. 1) Harpy Eagles are one of the world’s largest and strongest eagles. According to the Peregrine fund, their hallux (a raptor’s back talon) averages 3 […]
As part of our work we encourage visitors to ask questions. We understand that there are many people who know absolutely nothing about birds. Though we may smile inside, we do our best to answer funny questions in a manner that will not make the asker feel stupid. In this blog I will share just […]
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 we are able to work so closely with animals that most folks rarely see up close. While 98 percent of our jobs involve fun, exciting, and rewarding tasks, like any […]
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 breeding in North America. FACT #2: The scientific name of turkey vultures, Cathartes aura, means “purifying breeze” which reflects vultures’ ability to clean-up animal remains. […]
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 confused with Intern Nicole and her assistant, Brandon.) It was composed in 2014 during our summer program season, a time known to us raptor handlers […]