Susan, an educator for Raptor, Inc. is taking suggestions for a name for the newest education bird: a barn owl. Barn owls were pretty common where I grew up, but are not so common in Cincinnati, so it’s a treat to be able to not only see this pretty boy, but to know [...]

I’ve been in a bit of a funk this week — and it’s only Tuesday! I decided to make a little bit of owl whimsy to pep my buddies and me up.
On a sad note, artist Charles “Charley” Harper passed away on June 10, 2007. Among his many wonderful works of nature, he [...]

This weekend was my second time volunteering with Raptor, Inc. Raptor, Inc. is a “non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of birds of prey through rehabilitation, education and conservation.” The first time I volunteered I toured the facility and assisted in the cleaning out of cages. This weekend I fed mice and WONDER OF WONDERS [...]

I think one of the first things that attracted me to the Harry Potter books were the owls.� I’m a huge collector / admirer / worshipper of these birds of prey.� Even living in the “big city,” I’ve been lucky enough to see a Great Horned Owl on� occasion.� (Although my favorite [...]