Saturday, February 27, 2010

Exciting News!

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What has two legs, fur, wings, and flies--and is now on permanent exhibit at the World Bird Sanctuary's Nature Center? Batty and Scar cl...
Thursday, February 25, 2010

The Rookie Files: Dr. Who

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Doctor Who, also known as the Whonado and Whobeast, is a female Eurasian Eagle Owl.   She was almost two years old and was definitely one o...
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Gilbert and Baton Rouge

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When I first met Gilbert and Baton Rouge, our gorgeous King Vultures, I couldn’t stop staring at the beautiful coloration on their heads!   ...
Sunday, February 21, 2010

Straw Colored Fruit Bats

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I’ve previously written about enrichment, and thought we could explore this fascinating subject further.  One of the biggest things when do...
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Friday, February 19, 2010

Cherry Breaks the Ice

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Yesterday, I gave one of my friends, Stephanie, a tour of the Education Training Center, where the birds live when it is not show season.  I...
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Last Chance!

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If you haven't already been to one of our Owl Prowls, this is your last chance for this season! The next two Saturdays, 2/20 & 2/2...
Monday, February 15, 2010

Heads Up!

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How many of us ever really look up? Earlier this week, as I headed up the hill from the Nature Center at WBS, I could hear Liberty (one o...
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Saturday, February 13, 2010

Odd Birds in Rehab

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The Wildlife Hospital at World Bird Sanctuary has been very odd lately.   Most of the birds we admit are usually birds of prey, but recentl...
Thursday, February 11, 2010

Enrichment

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What do cereal boxes, tennis balls and termite mounds have in common? They are all enrichment items for the birds. What is this enrichment ...
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Last Trumpeter Swan Update

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In early December World Bird Sanctuary received two Trumpeter Swans that had been shot.  These swans were a mated pair, and their bond was s...

Spring Fever!

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Okay, so the weather outside could still be described as frightful, or at least not very pretty.  It seems a little early for thoughts of ...
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Sunday, February 7, 2010

The Great Backyard Bird Count

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The Great Backyard Bird Count is coming soon to a feeder, lake or field near you!   Cooper's Hawk - photographed along Illinois Route 3...
Friday, February 5, 2010

Lovebirds

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Lovebirds can celebrate Valentine’s Day with World Bird Sanctuary's selection of unique, meaningful gifts Chocolates are always a hit, ...
Saturday, January 30, 2010

Owl Prowls

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In the winter a young owl's fancy turns to thoughts of love! Come join us before it's too late.  Owl Prowls consist of a short cla...
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Friday, January 29, 2010

Eagle Flight Training

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Have you ever seen an eagle in flight really close up and at eye level? Clark getting ready for a landing That's what's happening...