We humans love owls. Why not? With their flat faces and forward facing eyes they look more like us than any other bird. It is… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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