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Snow
Since open skylights were installed in the mews in September, I’ve been waiting for one more major weather event: snow. Luckily the...
Haley Selen
Dec 14, 20171 min read
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Chilly Mornings
The first thing I do every morning is check on the birds to make sure everyone is okay. There’s always a little voice inside my head that...
Haley Selen
Nov 30, 20171 min read
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Meal Prep
Our raptors have a pretty easy life in captivity, especially when it comes to food. They get something to eat every day and they don’t...
Haley Selen
Nov 9, 20171 min read
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Halloween
Carson carefully inspected her gourd on Halloween!
Haley Selen
Nov 2, 20171 min read
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Remodel!
Last week was very exciting for the birds: their mews were remodeled! Each bird’s enclosure received a plexiglass window in front and...
Haley Selen
Sep 29, 20171 min read
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Jess Grease
This week I noticed Aldo’s jesses, the leather straps that hang from his legs, becoming more and more stiff. He seemed to notice, too,...
Haley Selen
Sep 15, 20171 min read
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Time for a Trim
Each time I brought Carson the Red-tailed Hawk outside last week, I had to cringe a little. Her beak was overgrown and not only did it...
Haley Selen
Aug 18, 20171 min read
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Language of Falconry
Aldo’s equipment is literally “under my thumb.” Some words used in falconry, like mew or jess, are very specific to raptors. Other terms...
Haley Selen
Jun 30, 20171 min read
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Spring Cleaning
In spring, I love to find wildflowers blooming, to wait for migrating birds to return, and (perhaps most of all) to connect the outdoor...
Haley Selen
May 12, 20171 min read
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Sticks
Carson holding on to one of her sticks. Even through the ice and snow last week, birds can sense that it’s spring. There seem to be more...
Haley Selen
May 6, 20171 min read
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Bath time
Last Saturday was finally warm enough for the birds to take a bath outside. When I gave Carson a pan of water, she hopped in as soon as I...
Haley Selen
Apr 14, 20171 min read
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Enrichment
To maintain healthy birds in captivity, we encourage natural behaviors to keep their minds and bodies active. Most of a wild raptor’s day...
Haley Selen
Apr 7, 20171 min read
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Weights
Animals are amazing actors with the ability to mask injuries and illness. They want to hide any weakness from potential predators or...
Haley Selen
Mar 24, 20171 min read
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Beak Styles
It had been three months since Aldo’s beak was last trimmed and it was clear he needed another touch-up. The tip of the beak had grown...
Haley Selen
Mar 10, 20171 min read
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Insulation
The floor of the classroom was covered in tiny white feathers after Carson’s sojourn there last week during the cold weather. As I tried...
Haley Selen
Dec 30, 20161 min read
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Cold Snap
We eased into December with some mild winter weather, but this week gave us a good reminder of our northern latitude. Red-tailed hawks...
Haley Selen
Dec 16, 20161 min read
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DIY Raptor Equipment
Aldo shows off his new alymeri anklets. My knack for crafty projects comes in handy when our birds need new equipment. Since pet stores...
Haley Selen
Nov 11, 20162 min read
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Travel crates
The view inside Theo’s crate. Anytime the birds are in a program or traveling, they rest inside a crate. These custom-made boxes have...
Haley Selen
Oct 14, 20161 min read
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Field Trip to Hawk Ridge
During our Hawk Ridge field trip last week, participants enjoyed good views of sharp-shinned hawks, bald eagles, and Lake Superior. As...
Haley Selen
Sep 30, 20161 min read
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“Coping” at The Raptor Center
Like our fingernails, beaks and talons grow continuously. Wild birds have a rough enough lifestyle that they wear down naturally. With an...
Haley Selen
Sep 2, 20161 min read
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