Tuesday, December 10, 2013

365 Photo Project - September

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September was a fun and sometimes challenging month for photos.   I began the month with a trip to the Missouri Botanical Garde...
Sunday, December 8, 2013

More About Dorothy.....Condor Training

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If you’re not already familiar with Dorothy she is our sub adult Andean Condor, and for the last two months I and a few others have...
Friday, December 6, 2013

Survivors

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Since the World Bird Sanctuary  was founded in 1976 we have released four pelicans, one Trumpeter Swan, and six Great Blue Herons. ...
Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Acorn

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Sadly, I must inform the followers of our blog that Acorn, our beloved eighteen-year-old red phase Eastern Screech Owl, passed away...
Monday, December 2, 2013

It’s that time of year again! Owl Prowls are here!

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If you’d like to participate in one of this season’s Owl Prowls, now is the time to make your reservations!   Registration open...
Saturday, November 30, 2013

Holiday Lights Recycling

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Don’t throw away your holiday lights! It’s that time of year when we put up our holiday lights and decorate our trees.   But wa...
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Thursday, November 28, 2013

Lightning....Creature of Speed and Agility

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My heart is sad tonight.  This lovely creature of speed and agility passed away November 20. Photo published by permission of Sandra Low...
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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Shop Green This Year

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Shop Green this holiday with World Bird Sanctuary's Gift Giving Guide! PLUS: Scroll down for a coupon! Make them smile th...
Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Birdlore: The Mighty Thunderbird

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  Legends are stories based on primitive human interpretation of witnessed events to explain the natural order of the world.   ...
Monday, November 18, 2013

Chewk-Chewk-Chewk

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Chewk- Chewk- Chewk is the alarm call of the Osprey. The Osprey or sea hawk is one of the most common birds of prey and ...
Saturday, November 16, 2013

Really Weird Birds - The Alpine Swift

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The Alpine swift is an amazing migratory bird that spends its breeding season, which is the Northern Hemisphere summer mont...
Thursday, November 14, 2013

Seeking Volunteer Pilots

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World Bird Sanctuary has been doing aerial surveys of Bald Eagles along the Mississippi River for over 30 years. Counters...
Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Dorothy

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Dorothy, our Andean Condor, or Vultur gryphus in Latin, is one of our largest birds at World Bird Sanctuary.  She has a win...
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Sunday, November 10, 2013

Sleep, Nap or Siesta?

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Have you ever wondered how many owl species there are in the world?   No one may ever know the exact number, but there are definite...