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    • Current HoursMarch 1 – April 30: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
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    • Dan Miller’s Cowboy Music RevueEnjoy authentic cowboy music and a western buffet
    • Facility RentalsHost your event in one of our indoor or outdoor spaces.
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    • LodgingSelect from a variety of local accommodations.
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    • WorkshopsExplore hands-on programs for kids, families, and adults.
    • Conservation InternshipsTraining for conservators from all over the world.
    • Pre-K ProgramsSet up a guided tour for your preschool class.
    • Field TripsInvestigate outdoor adventures for adults and children.
    • Highlights MapsDiscover collection highlights in each of our museum.
    • Games and InteractivesLearn about the collection through online interactives.
    • Lectures & FilmsPlan for future talks and view past program videos.
    • Western EssaysDelve into historical information on western topics.
  • Shop
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    • Clothing and Accessories
    • Gifts
    • Native American Replicas
    • Fine Art
    • Quality Leather
    • Native American Jewelry
    • Navajo Rugs
    • Pottery
    • Prints
    • Media
    • Baskets
  • Research
    • McCracken Research LibraryFind books, photos, archives, media, and more.Buffalo Bill Center of the West
    • Digital CollectionsExplore our extensive photo and manuscript collections.
    • Archival Collection List and Finding GuidesBrowse inventories of archival collections.
    • The Papers of William F. CodyDiscover scholarship on the man and the myth.
    • Fellowship ProgramContribute to new scholarship using Center collections.
    • Buffalo BillUncover in-depth information about William F. Cody.
    • Greater Yellowstone Natural HistoryLearn more about the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
    • Western ArtDelve into the lives and works of western artists.
    • Plains IndianDiscover more about Plains Indian tribes and collections.
    • FirearmsFind a firearms bibliography, glossary, and more.
    • ConservationFind out how we preserve Center collections.
    • Rights and ReproductionsLicense or reproduce images from our collections.
  • Support
    • Planned GivingLeave your legacy with a bequest or estate gift.
    • Patrons BallAttend our annual gala fundraiser.
    • MembershipBecome a supporter and receive great benefits.
    • VolunteerSupport the Center with your time and talent.
    • Raffle prize: 1966 Pontiac GTOWin a beautiful “nightwatch blue” GTO
    • Give TodayMake a donation to programs and operations.
    • Videos: Why I SupportSee what motivates donors to give to the Center.
    • Raffle Prize: A.P. Proctor bronzeWin a “Sleeping Lion” bronze sculpture
    • Raptor ExperienceHelp provide care for our avian friends.
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Home > Archives for great horned owl

It’s hard to hide from an owl! Part 1: The Eyes

July 10, 2016 by Melissa Hill

It’s hard to hide from an owl! Part 1: The Eyes

Hello everyone! This is Katie, and I am back for the summer! I am super excited to be working with our birds (old & new)… Read More

Filed Under: The Draper Museum Raptor Experience
Tagged With: burrowing owl, Draper Museum Raptor Experience, eurasian eagle owl, eyes, great horned owl, owl, owl eyes, Owl vision, owls, owls hunting, vision

 

The Amazing Owls

December 22, 2015 by Anne Hay

The Amazing Owls

The Order of owls (Strigiformes) is a well loved group of birds. In fact, it is the owls that we humans have tagged as wise. … Read More

Filed Under: The Draper Museum Raptor Experience
Tagged With: Barn owl, Barred Owl, burrowing owl, Draper Museum Raptor Experience, Elf Owl, great gray owl, great horned owl, Long-eared Owl, Northern Saw-whet Owl, owls, raptor, raptors, Saw-whet Owl, Short-eared Owl

 

Treasures from Our West: Image, great horned owl

November 14, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Treasures from Our West: Image, great horned owl

Originally featured in Points West magazine in Spring 2012 Image of an immature great horned owl Raptors make good portrait subjects. Great horned owls are native… Read More

Filed Under: Treasures from Our West
Tagged With: great horned owl, Jack Richard, McCracken Research Library, Shoshone River, South Fork, treasures from our west

 

The Birds of the Draper Museum Raptor Experience

March 27, 2015 by Nancy McClure

The Birds of the Draper Museum Raptor Experience

The Draper Museum Raptor Experience is one of our crowd-pleasing programs. Visitors as well as staff quickly develop great affection for our birds, all of which… Read More

Filed Under: Treasures from Our West
Tagged With: American Kestrel, Draper Museum Raptor Experience, Golden eagle, great horned owl, peregrine falcon, red-tailed hawk, turkey vulture

 

Designing a Raptor Presentation

March 20, 2015 by Melissa Hill

Designing a Raptor Presentation

This blog brought to you by Brandon Lewis, Live Raptor Program Assistant for the Draper Natural History Museum Melissa and I are currently in the… Read More

Filed Under: Draper Natural History Museum, The Draper Museum Raptor Experience
Tagged With: American Kestrel, bird show, Draper Museum Raptor Experience, draper natural history museum, education program, Golden eagle, great horned owl, Greater Yellowstone Raptor Experience, Hayabusa, peregrine falcon, raptor, raptor show, red-tailed hawk, turkey vulture

 

5 Things You Never Wanted to Know About Working With Raptors

January 29, 2015 by Melissa Hill

5 Things You Never Wanted to Know About Working With Raptors

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… Read More

Filed Under: The Draper Museum Raptor Experience
Tagged With: American Kestrel, animal care, Draper Museum Raptor Experience, eagle, falcon, Golden eagle, great horned owl, hawk, Hayabusa, Isham, Kateri, kestrel, owl, owls, peregrine falcon, poop, raptor, raptors, red-tailed hawk, Salem, Suli, Teasdale, turkey vulture

 

Seven Facts You May Not Have Known About Birds of Prey

January 19, 2015 by Melissa Hill

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… Read More

Filed Under: The Draper Museum Raptor Experience
Tagged With: American Kestrel, bald eagle, Bald eagles, bird of prey, birds of prey, eagle, eagles, facts, falcon, falcons, Golden eagle, great horned owl, hawk, hawks, owl, owls, peregrine falcon, raptor, raptors, red-tailed hawk, turkey vulture, vulture, vultures

 

Outreach Season is Here!

October 8, 2014 by Melissa Hill

Outreach Season is Here!

Another amazing summer has come and gone and I think it’s safe to say it was a success. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, we… Read More

Filed Under: Draper Natural History Museum, The Draper Museum Raptor Experience
Tagged With: American Kestrel, birds of prey, Draper Museum Raptor Experience, draper natural history museum, eagle, education, falcon, Golden eagle, great horned owl, Greater Yellowstone Raptor Experience, hawk, Hayabusa, Isham, Kateri, outreach, outreach program, owl, peregrine falcon, raptor, raptor education program, raptors, red-tailed hawk, Salem, Suli, Teasdale, vulture

 

Wild Things: Wildlife Animal Arts and Crafts

August 7, 2014 by Leah Madsen

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… Read More

Filed Under: Staff
Tagged With: Animal Masks, Art in the Garden, big horn sheep, bird of prey, Buffalo Mask, Chincillas, Clay Animals, family fun day, free event, Gray wolf, great horned owl, Grizzly bear, grizzly bear cub, mountain lion, People of the West, tipi, Wild Animal, wildlife-watching, yellowstone grizzly bear, yellowstone wildlife, Yellowstone wolves

 

Raptor Gloves: the What and Why

April 28, 2014 by Anne Hay

Raptor Gloves: the What and Why

We are often asked about the interesting gloves that we wear when handling our birds. While most people instantly see why we wear them, some just… Read More

Filed Under: The Draper Museum Raptor Experience
Tagged With: American Kestrel, bird of prey, birds of prey, eagle, falcon, falconry, gauntlet, glove, gloves, Golden eagle, great horned owl, hawk, hawking, owl, peregrine falcon, raptor, raptors, red-tailed hawk

 

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