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Haley Selen

Aug 26, 20161 min read

Perch maintenance

Raptors spend a lot of time on their feet. If they’re not flying or incubating eggs, they’re standing on a perch. It makes sense, then,...

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Haley Selen

Aug 19, 20161 min read

These are just a few of the tail, wing, and body feathers Aldo has molted this year. Aldo, our American Kestrel, has been very busy...

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Haley Selen

Aug 12, 20161 min read

Birds can be picky eaters just like some humans you probably know. Food preferences vary by species and the individual bird. Falcons, for...

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Haley Selen

Aug 5, 20162 min read

Carson quickly learned where her training station is and will often wait there for the next training session! When I first met Carson...

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Haley Selen

Jul 29, 20161 min read

Sometimes even a kestrel needs time to relax after a busy day of work. Aldo had the opportunity to enjoy the view of Lake Namakagon after...

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Haley Selen

Jul 22, 20161 min read

Aldo cools off after being misted with water. If we’re baking in the heat wave this week, the birds are feeling it, too. Feathers, so...

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Haley Selen

Jul 15, 20161 min read

When I first met Carson, our resident red-tailed hawk, I was fascinated by her eyes. The light grey iris was striking compared to the...

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