Wildlife Deep Dives

What do you know about Red-tailed Hawks?

What do you know about Red-tailed Hawks?

Red-Tailed Hawks are so named for their red tails. The rest of their bodies are usually brown on the back, with white feathers on the front. Younger ones don’t have the red tail quite yet, but will have brown tail feathers. The coloring on these hawks can vary dramatically depending on where they live. Red-tailed hawks that live in the West will have darker coloring than those in the East.
by OBDKon February 09, 2021
Do alpha wolves always eat first?

Do alpha wolves always eat first?

Wolves live in packs and within those packs is a very specific hierarchy. The alpha male and female are the leaders of the pack, the beta wolves are underneath them, and then there are several wolves ranked below them that go all the way down to the omega wolves. 

The structure of the pack keeps things organized. It helps maintain the survival of all the wolves in the pack – they work together to bring down prey, dig out dens, and raise the pups the alpha female gives birth to. 

by OBDKon February 05, 2021
Burnt out? Here’s a hands-on activity for you.

Burnt out? Here’s a hands-on activity for you.

After spending months working from home, schooling from home, staring from one screen to the next can start driving you crazy. You go from your computer to your phone to the television and without a commute, it feels like there’s no real break from everything where you can put the phone away and just sit and do something completely different. 

 

How about a puzzle?

by OBDKon February 03, 2021
Northern Pygmy Owls: though they be but little, they are fierce!

Northern Pygmy Owls: though they be but little, they are fierce!

They stand between 6 and 7 inches tall, weigh only around 2-3 ounces, and have a wingspan of 15 inches. Their feathers are brown and white and they have yellow eyes. They have two spots on the back of their heads that are a “second pair of eyes” – these markings fool other animals into thinking they’re being watched. 

Meet the Northern Pygmy Owl. 

by OBDKon February 01, 2021
What does it take to film wildlife in their natural habitat?

What does it take to film wildlife in their natural habitat?

Ever wonder what it takes to film wildlife in their natural habitat?

Alan Lacy knows and he takes you on the journey with him in his youtube series, Filming the Wild.  

Alan Lacy is an award winning filmmaker. His first film, “Gray Area: Wolves of the Southwest” has been screened internationally. He inspires people to fall in love with nature and the wildlife within it. 

by OBDKon January 29, 2021
We have your next lesson plan all set

We have your next lesson plan all set

What if there was an interesting, engaging way to teach kids about wolves and their history within the United States? We have one for you. Your next lesson plan is all set. 

The Great Wolf Divide: A Predator’s Dilemma is a film from Sawtooth Legacy Films that asks the question: can humans peacefully coexist with wolves and other predators?

by OBDKon January 27, 2021
Check out the Short-Eared Owl!

Check out the Short-Eared Owl!

Short-Eared Owls stand between 13.5 and 17 inches tall with a wingspan of 33.5-40.5 inches, and they weigh between just under a half pound to just over a full pound. They are daytime hunters and fly low over their hunting grounds, flapping their wings in a similar way to moths.
by OBDKon January 25, 2021
True or False: Dens are only used by the Alpha Female?

True or False: Dens are only used by the Alpha Female?

Certain criteria needs to be met for animals to make an area their home. We’ve seen this with bears choosing their dens for the winter and owls choosing their nesting sites. The same holds true for wolves when choosing their dens.

Each Spring, a site is chosen in which to build a den. We don’t know for sure who chooses the site, but most likely it’s the pregnant alpha female.

by OBDKon January 25, 2021
Haven't bought a 10 pack of pellets yet? Now's your chance!

Haven't bought a 10 pack of pellets yet? Now's your chance!

Customers love owl pellet dissection! A ten pack is perfect for a family group activity or individuals to compare what they find in each one! Plus with our ten pack, you get a copy of our Habitat, Habits, and Prey Guide, which is full of information and walks you through the dissection process!
by OBDKon January 20, 2021
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