Wow! Its been such a long time since we have posted an update here on this blog. Interest appeared to be declining in the blog, so I...

I often like to pose a question to groups of children about why owls are found on every continent but Antartica? It’s cold. Yes, that’s...

Hi friends. This is my second update for the year. I’m hoping to provide a monthly update for those interested in what has been going on...

Feathers represent spirituality in many different religious beliefs. Even the bible speaks of the holiness and purity of feathers because...

It is inevitable that someone always comes up to one of us after the show asking how they can become a falconer. Unless they have an...

What makes talons unique to birds of prey? Why are they cool?

I thought I would be able to resist a recap to a year that has been so unkind to so many. Yet here I am. I don’t get personal very often...

What does "pico" mean? According to the Oxford Languages dictionary it is (used in units of measurement) denoting a factor of 10−12 (10...

As a former Wildlife Rehabilitator, I am often drawn back to the topic of injured wildlife, especially when a story breaks into the...

You undoubtedly remember meeting a great horned owl at some point if you have ever been to a Flight of the Raptor program. For many of...

There are few birds out there that capture our imagination like owls. They are known by some cultures as the messenger of death and...

When I first met Casper, it was on our trip to New Paltz for the wedding of Ray's second daughter in December. He was a white gyrfalcon...

We hope you enjoy this beautiful photo taken by one of our Maryland fans, Mark Phillips. Those beautiful bushes behind Ray turn a...

We thank you so much for supporting Ray's beading efforts! He is having a hard time keeping up with the demand. We have put something a...

We hope you enjoy this short video showcasing some of our proudest and most memorable moments from our time at the Maryland Renaissance...

I am so excited to share with you this beautiful new pin for sale in our store. It is an original design created by the talented artist...

Support Chula by Sponsoring her here Chances are if you have seen us live, you will remember Chula. She is undoubtedly, the queen of our...

We have decided to do things a little differently. If you are reading this because you received an email, you are automatically inducted...

I was recently inspired for this post when I was trying to come up with something for my weekly reflection on sunday. I was thinking...

We were here at our home here in Northern Florida when the pandemic began to sweep across the United States. We had expected to lose a...