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
Abatement, the Working Raptor
Raptors worldwide regularly dine on a wide variety of prey. In the wild we can thank raptors such as Red-tailed Hawks and Rough-legged Hawks for… Read More
Avian Ambassadors and the Vet
If you are a pet owner, there’s a very high probability you’ve taken your pet to the doctor at least once. Most cities and counties… Read More
Introducing the Eastern Screech-owl
Screech-owls are small, common owls found throughout the United States. Although two different species, the Eastern and Western Screech-owls are so similar that the best… Read More
Birds and the Law
A question we are commonly asked is, “Can I have that feather?” when one of our birds drops a gorgeous feather in front of guests.… Read More
Falcons of North America
The term falcon refers to a bird of prey that has distinct differences when compared to raptors such as eagles and hawks. A few of… Read More
What a Difference a Year Makes
About this time last year, we began construction on an exhibit for a bald eagle. At that time, we had no idea what eagle would… Read More
Turkey Vultures or Black Vultures?
What kind of a vulture is that? If you are in the Cody area, you know it’s a Turkey Vulture. Turkey vultures are the only… Read More
