Wildlife Deep Dives

Are Birds and Dinosaurs Connected?

Are Birds and Dinosaurs Connected?

Are birds dinosaurs?

It’s a question you may have heard or asked before. Evidence points to birds being descended from dinosaurs, specifically theropods, a group that stands on two legs, like the T. Rex and velociraptors. Many theories about the link between birds and dinosaurs have been explored. As more fossils are discovered and our technology gets better, paleontologists are able to develop new theories. 
by OBDKon May 10, 2021
What Is A Wolf?

What Is A Wolf?

Wolves are incredibly important carnivores. Although they’ve been considered dangerous by many and have been hunted for centuries, wolves actually have a very positive impact on their environments. Their presence helps species around them thrive, as well as keeps vegetation and rivers intact. 
by OBDKon May 07, 2021
Why Do Birds Migrate?

Why Do Birds Migrate?

More than half of North American birds migrate. This is when birds move locations from where they inhabit during the summer to where they inhabit during the winter. Sometimes birds cover extremely long distances, like from Canada to South America. Others may only travel a few states south, and some even just move from a higher elevation to a lower elevation. 

Many birds migrate, but why do they do so? And how do they know where to go?

by OBDKon May 03, 2021
What's the first thing bears do after emerging from their dens?

What's the first thing bears do after emerging from their dens?

Spring is in full swing and that means that bears are waking up and emerging from their dens. Grizzly bears and black bears will usually emerge around March and April.
by OBDKon April 30, 2021
What is the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918?

What is the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918?

Birds are incredibly important and they’ve faced many challenges over the years from human activity. The U.S. has done a lot to help protect birds from the intentional and unintentional actions of both individuals and whole industries through the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. 
by OBDKon April 26, 2021
What Makes a Great Owl City?

What Makes a Great Owl City?

Check out our video on what makes a great owl city. Take a trip with us to Oregon to see where these owls are hanging out in nature. 
by OBDKon April 23, 2021
Male and Female Snowy Owls: Know the Difference?

Male and Female Snowy Owls: Know the Difference?

These birds hang out in the Arctic tundra. They are white with dark brown markings – this is what helps us identify them. While both males and females can have these markings, females tend to have more of them. Their markings are usually thicker and appear on their bodies with more frequency than males.  Males also tend to lose those markings and become more fully white as they age.
by OBDKon April 21, 2021
Let's Bust Some Myths About Owls!

Let's Bust Some Myths About Owls!

Have you ever believed something about an animal, only to find out it wasn’t true? Sometimes, depending on how we see animals portrayed in cartoons or movies or books, we can think one thing about an animal when it turns out the reality is very different. 

 

What about owls?

by OBDKon April 19, 2021
How Can You Tell If A Barn Owl Lives Nearby?

How Can You Tell If A Barn Owl Lives Nearby?

How do you know if a Barn Owl lives nearby?

 

Owls can be elusive to us because their schedules are opposite of ours. However, when you know what to look for, it’s easy to identify if a Barn Owl is around. In our video, Barn Owls: Home Sweet Home, we go over exactly what to look out for. 

by OBDKon April 16, 2021
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