Black-backed woodpeckers are found in boreal and coniferous forests that experience forest fires. One of their largest sources of prey i...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we have the most wonderful gift to match! Our North Pole Bone Sleuth Kit is back in stock fo...
Now that fall is officially here, many of you will be embracing staple activities of the season, like visiting an orchard for apple picki...
When you dissect an owl pellet, you know you’ll find the bones of the various prey that owls eat on a daily basis. But how much do you k...
Have you heard of the Cape Fox? These are foxes that are actually the smallest canid in South Africa. They are about 3 feet long and weig...
Barn owls as natural pest control and prairie protectorsSilent wings, sharp eyes, and a knack for solving mysteries — barn owls like me, ...
A simple “snow angel” in the winter field can be evidence of an owl’s hunt. By reading wing marks, talon strikes, and tiny prey tracks, s...
Pileated Woodpeckers are the largest woodpecker species in the United States. They stand 15-19 inches tall, which is about the size of a...
Barn owls are great at pest control for anyone who works in agriculture. They take care of rodent populations that damage plants by eati...
Crimson-crested Woodpeckers may remind you of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, but they’re a different species. Although they both have red o...
Have you been lucky enough to catch an owl hooting at night? Did you wonder exactly what it meant? The sounds owls make are different bet...
Have you heard of Least Terns? These birds are part of the same family as gulls and they’re actually the smallest member. They stand abou...
They’re very large birds – standing around 3-4.5 feet tall with a ten-foot wingspan. They weigh 18-30 pounds. They are the California Co...
Andean Flickers are also known as Colaptes rupicola. They are found in South America, from Ecuador to Argentina. They stand about 12-13 i...
These birds are very adaptable and so can fare well in a variety of environments. So they’re widespread throughout the United States. The...
Talons can vary in shape and size, all depending on the species of bird. In fact, a bird’s talons can give us more insight into what it e...
