Haley SelenJan 10, 20221 min readYou Have MailI was surprised to pick up an envelope at the mailbox and find a birthday card for Carson inside! When ordering her medications online, I...
Haley SelenJan 5, 20221 min readWinter BathThese cold winter days are a perfect opportunity for Aldo the American Kestrel to come in side and take a bath!
Haley SelenDec 29, 20211 min readLooking Back at 2021Before we look forward to the new year, we take a moment to review our animals' highlights of 2020.
Haley SelenDec 21, 20211 min readCat TVWhen the raptors are inside during cold weather, I often turn on a screen so they have something to watch. Sometimes they enjoy live bird...
Haley SelenDec 9, 20213 min readThe Kangaroo ConnectionLast week I showed how we make leather jesses for our birds. The preferred material, especially for small raptors like our American...
Haley SelenDec 9, 20211 min readLeather JessesOne of my favorite parts of my job is crafting equipment for our birds. Leather jesses, the straps that hang from the birds' anklets,...
Haley SelenDec 1, 20211 min readMidnight MovementsA camera captures Otto the Great Horned Owl's nighttime movements, including this instance of intense head bobbing! What do you think he...
Haley SelenNov 17, 20212 min readScatCan you see the present that our Grey Tree Frog left behind? This branch has been his favorite place to leave his scat lately. đ I felt...
Haley SelenNov 10, 20211 min readAppetitesWith shorter days and decreasing temperatures, all the animals are adjusting their appetites. The birds are acting hungrier than ever as...
Haley SelenNov 4, 20211 min readOtto's Foot LiftOtto sat impatiently on my glove, eyes locked on my right hand, leaning in for his next tidbit. I quickly offered a rat leg and he...