May 9, 2013
The striped pattern (or “bars”) streaking down its front lends the Barred Owl its name. What a gorgeous bird! —photo by Lizzy Myers
April 29, 2013
The characteristic golden sheen on the neck of an otherwise dark brown body gives the Golden Eagle its name. —photo by Kaitlin Pope
April 11, 2013
A glimpse of the nictitating membrane of the Great Horned Owl—an extra eyelid used for protection when flying, capturing prey, and feeding young. They’re easier to spot on animals with large eyes! —photo by Justin Raymond
February 13, 2013
Barn Owls are sometimes called “Sweetheart Owls” due to their heart-shaped face. —photo by Kim Pedersen, text courtesy Doug Wentzel
January 27, 2013
If you see a bird of prey in the air that you think might be a Red-Tailed hawk, but can’t see its distinctive tail, look for a dark, splotchy belly band. —photo by Kaitlin Pope
January 12, 2013
Today is the last day of this year’s Pennsylvania Farm Show. Thanks to all visitors who stopped by our booth—and, of course, lots of returning staff who made it so fun to be there! —photo by Mark McCuen
January 11, 2013
The American Kestrel’s diet is quite diverse, and includes grasshoppers, lizards, mice, voles, and even small birds. After a characteristic bobbing of the head and tail, they leave a perching spot and grab their prey with powerful talons. —photo by Edward Sinnes
December 20, 2012
Great-horned Owls love feeding on mice, rabbits, and even skunks! One of our resident “GHOW“‘s was found smelling of skunk when it was rescued years ago. —photo by Nate Gillette
October 26, 2012
Say hello to our newest resident raptor: a juvenile male Red-tailed Hawk! He arrived earlier today after being rehabilitated for a wing injury at Centre Wildlife Care. —photo by Mark “Aditsan” McCuen
October 16, 2012
Bird of Prey shows are happening at the Fall Harvest Festival this weekend—plus other entertainment, including live music and storytelling! Admission to the festival is free; for tickets for the Children’s Halloween Trail, visit ShaversCreek.org! —photo by Tyler Sizemore
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