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
What’s On Your Bird Bucket List?
If you like birds (even if you aren’t an avid bird watcher), there are probably a few species that you haven’t seen in the wild,… Read More
Traveling with Raptors – a Whole New Adventure!
[VirtualGallery id=”Snowy Range Academy” slides=”4″ title=”0″]At the Draper Museum Raptor Experience, we do A LOT of educational programs. In 2015 alone, we presented 551 programs!!… Read More
The Amazing Hawks
Hawks are birds of prey that hunt, kill, and dine on other animals. They have powerful feet with curved, sharp talons; a sharp, hooked upper… Read More
How Golden and Bald Eagles are Different
The Draper Museum Raptor Experience is privileged to house both a golden and a bald eagle. Most people believe these two birds are closely related,… Read More
My Favorite Interesting Facts About Northern Saw-whet Owls
Northern Saw-whet Owls are one of the smallest owls in the world. Though to their favorite prey, mice, as well as to other small mammals,… Read More
Gross and Interesting Facts About Peregrine Falcons
Most people who know me soon learn that falcons, especially Peregrine Falcons, are one of my favorite birds. Not only are they beautiful raptors, with… Read More
My Favorite Interesting Facts About the Short-eared Owl
For many people owls are a favorite bird, with Short-eared Owls being just one of more than 200 species worldwide. The smallest, the Elf Owl,… 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
