I just received an acceptance email from Artists for Conservation! It is a great pleasure to notify you that your artwork titled "Griffin the Swainson's Hawk" has been selected by the jury for inclusion in the Artists for Conservation 2024 VIRTUAL EXHIBIT and companion book. Congratulations! For the fifth year in a row, the AFC Exhibit saw a record number of submissions with 547 entries. Only 36% of the submissions were accepted this year, and approximately one in seven were selected for the live show. Thank you!! Griffin is the Swainson's Hawk at the World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise, ID. You made it, Griffin!! #artistsforconservation #worldcenterforbirdsofprey #theworldcenterforbirdsofprey #boiseidaho #swainsonshawk #birdsinart #wildlifeart #wildlifeartist #raptor #birdsofprey #hawks #oilpainting
Full grown already? Say it ain’t so! At only 8 weeks old our brand new Barn Owl, Salix, has officially fledged! A fledgling is a young bird that has grown their feathers and is learning to fly! In the wild, Salix would still be dependent on parental care at this stage and begin to hone their hunting skills. In captivity, Salix will also begin to hone in their skills, but for their role as an education ambassador. We are transitioning them into a new phase of training where we will focus on cooperative care like cleaning, weighing, and crating, and move into mentally and physically stimulating activities like flight demonstrations! As you can see, flying doesn't always start out very graceful, but Salix is demonstrating how most birds experiment with flight through scaling trees, testing out their wings, and starting with short distances! We can’t wait to see what is in store for Salix’s future and we are so excited to share their journey with you all! 📸Amanda Hancock #fledging #owlsofinstagram #babybarnowl #barnowl #nestling #salix #development #branching #EnvironmentalEducation #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey #ConservationEducation #raptortraining #avianambassador #enviromentaleducators
Can you believe that Salix is 6 weeks old already?! The new addition to our team of avian ambassadors has been working hard to preen all of their new feathers and grow as much as birdly possible! You can now clearly see their heart shaped facial disk that works to funnel sounds into their ears. Salix the Barn Owl is becoming more confident in their daily routines and venturing out of their “cavity” more and more! We would like to thank everyone who has come to see Salix in our daily 1PM programs. You have helped us get Salix prepared for their life as an education ambassador! May 19th is your last chance to see them in our 1PM program for a while as we transition them into their next phase of training, so come on down to the World Center for Birds of Prey to see Salix before they are all grown up! 📸Amanda Hancock #development #nestling #EnvironmentalEducation #owlsofinstagram #salix #barnowl #babybarnowl #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey #avianambassador #raptortraining
Rosa, the Northern Aplomado Falcon, had a wonderful time modeling for our Live Raptor Drawing Class this past Saturday. Stay tuned to see how the artists captured her beautiful falcon features! #BirdsOfPrey #Wildlife #Conservation #ThePeregrineFund #Bird #Nature #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #Boise #VisitIdaho #WorldCenterForBirdsOfPrey #Falcon
Avian Ambassador of the Month is Griffin! Griffin is our female Swainson's Hawk. She dazzles with her charming looks and loves flying in big circles on a windy day. These migratory birds of prey are coming back to Boise from South America to nest. Keep an eye out for them perching on tall trees or power poles. Meet Griffin and many other Avian Ambassadors on a visit to the World Center for Birds of Prey. #BirdsOfPrey #Wildlife #Conservation #ThePeregrineFund #Bird #Nature #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #Boise #VisitIdaho #WorldCenterForBirdsOfPrey #SwainsonsHawk #Hawk
Time flies when you are growing this fast! Salix, our new Barn Owl is officially 5 weeks old! At this stage of development Salix is considered a 'nestling', or a young bird that cannot yet fly and leave it's nest. Salix is significantly more mobile than the last time you saw them and is walking around and even pouncing on their food! Speaking of food, they can now eat full mice without assistance. If you would like to see their growth in person, come on down to the World Center for Birds of Prey where we will be showing Salix to the public every day for our 1PM program until May 19th! 📸 Amanda Hancock #salix #development #barnowl #babybarnowl #avianambassador #owlsofinstagram #WorldCenterForBirdsOfPrey #nestling #EnvironmentalEducation
WE DID IT–THANK YOU! Come celebrate with us! We are in awe of our flock! Thanks to the generosity of over 350 donors during Idaho Gives, we were able to raise $170,000 for raptor and ecosystem conservation. Every gift plays a critical role in strengthening our conservation and education programs–creating an even larger impact for birds of prey. Come celebrate this WIN for raptor conservation by visiting the World Center for Birds of Prey Tuesday–Sunday at 1PM to meet our new Avian Ambassador Barn Owl nestling, Salix! 📷 Amanda Hancock (@mrs.birder ) #ThePeregrineFund #IdahoGives #IdahoGives2024 #Idaho #BoiseIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey
Idaho Gives Update: $35,084 Left! So far, over 140 people have donated to The Peregrine Fund through Idaho Gives! We are so thankful for everyone who has provided vital support to our programs that conserve birds of prey around the world, and fuel our efforts to educate students and families, and the next generation of raptor specialists. We have $35,084 left in matching funds, so you can still DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT! Your window to give to The Peregrine Fund during Idaho Gives ends at 11:59 PM (Mountain Time) tomorrow night! Donate at the link in our bio. Condor nestling with foster 📷 Chelsea Haitz #worldcenterforbirdsofprey #ThePeregrineFund #IdahoGives #IdahoGives2024 #Idaho #BoiseIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey
When you give to The Peregrine Fund through Idaho Gives, the impact of your donation is felt both here in Idaho and by our conservation programs around the world. Birds of prey and the habitats they rely on will be saved, and wildlife biologists will be trained and mentored to keep the flame alive for future generations. Thank you to the 91 donors who have already donated! We still have over $35,000 in matching funds, so give now to double your donation: (link in bio). #ThePeregrineFund #IdahoGives #IdahoGives2024 #Idaho #BoiseIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey
IDAHO GIVES 2024: DONATE NOW (link in bio) An extraordinary four days of generosity and championing Idaho nonprofits starts NOW! For these four days only, your Idaho Gives donation will be MATCHED, dollar-for-dollar, thanks to a generous $50,000 gift from our board member Cina Forgason. Your dollars help locally with our popular education programs at the World Center for Birds of Prey and our raptor propagation facility for California Condors; while across five continents, your donation not only helps save endangered raptor species but supports our vitally important conservation leadership programs training tomorrow’s leaders in the field. Donate now to double your impact at the link in our bio. #ThePeregrineFund #IdahoGives #IdahoGives2024 #Idaho #BoiseIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey
Baby season is in full swing everywhere, including here at The World Center for Birds of Prey! It is with great pleasure that we introduce Salix the Barn Owl, the brand new addition to our team of education ambassadors! At just three weeks old Salix has journeyed all the way from The World Bird Sanctuary in St. Louis to The World Center for Birds of Prey here in Boise. Salix, pronounced SA-luhks, is named after the genus of willow trees where Barn Owls can often be found roosting. In the upcoming weeks Salix will be developing at a rapid rate and changing on a daily basis, and in order to progress in their role as an avian ambassador, we need your help! Young avian ambassadors like Salix need to be exposed to people early on so they can be confident and comfortable around guests and grow into their role of inspiring people to love birds of prey! To help facilitate this crucial step in their training, we invite you to join us for our 1PM programs where we will be presenting Salix every day starting Saturday, April 27th! These daily programs with Salix will go until May 19th, so don't miss your chance to see them in person before they are all grown up! If you can't make it down to the center fear not, because we will be keeping you all updated on their development and progress on our social media pages as well! 🦉❤️ #barnowl #salix #WorldCenterForBirdsOfPrey #EnvironmentalEducation #owlsofinstagram #avianambassador #babybarnowl #nestling #development
Spring at the World Center for Birds of Prey! Habitat turning green, flowers blooming, doves nesting, weeds needing pulled and wings spread to catch some sun 🌞 - IH #pcei #pceiamericorps #worldcenterforbirdsofprey #americorps
We have been hosting corporate work groups at the World Center for Birds of Prey to help with various projects, mainly in habitat restoration. For Earth Day yesterday, we hosted a group from HP. We transplanted native plants, weeded cheatgrass and bur buttercup, spread new gravel on trails, and did some perscribed burning. We are excited to have more groups out this spring! 🌎 - IH #pcei #pceiamericorps #americorps #worldcenterforbirdsofprey
Time Flies! It was one year ago today that we celebrated the Grand Re-Opening and debut our brand new Welcome Center, exhibits, and the Open Skye Theater! Typically our volunteers have pretty defined roles and responsibilities but leading up to the big event there we lots of additional tasks that required attention. We all had to band together to get everything ready and volunteers were no exception! They went above and beyond helping staff to clean, organize, landscape, stock merchandise, erect fixtures, update exhibits, and more! When it came to the big day and we had all worked so hard that it was amazing to be able to celebrate this milestone as a team. It is with our heartfelt gratitude that we thank our volunteers for being flexible and willing to go above and beyond for our mission to conserve birds of prey worldwide. #GlobalVolunteerMonth #Volunteer #ConservationEducation #WorldCenterForBirdsOfPrey #BoiseIdaho #EarthDay #EnvironmentalEducation #ThePeregrineFund
Had a great time during our site visit this week! Site visits are a great way for AmeriCorps program directors to see members in action! Courtney visited the World Center for Birds of Prey to learn more about Iris’ daily work, her involvement with volunteers, and of course learn about raptors! - IH #pcei #pceiamericorps #americorps #worldcenterforbirdsofprey
The fields outside of @worldcenterforbirdsofprey were buzzing with activity during my visit in September. @peregrinefund … 📸 Canon 5D Mark IV x 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II … #wildlifephotography #wildlifeplanet #wildlifeonearth #wildlife #nature #naturelover #naturephotography #women_wildlife_photography #bees #peregrinefund #worldcenterforbirdsofprey
The work of @peregrinefund does not end with the Peregrine Falcon. High on the list? The California Condor, who was down to only 22 individual birds in 1987. Now, thanks to the efforts of this organization and others, the population is estimated to be over 550! This was the first California Condor I ever saw, part of the rehabilitation program at @worldcenterforbirdsofprey but I later saw two in the wild flying over Zion NP and about a dozen at the Navajo Bridge in Page, AZ. … 📸 Canon 5D Mark IV x 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II … #planetbirds #your_best_birds #nuts_about_birds #birdsofinstagram #birds_of_ig #best_birds_photography #raw_birds #bird_watchers_daily #audubonsociety #ig_birdwatchers #best_birds_of_ig #bestoftheusa_birds #birdwatching #birds #bird_freaks #best_birds_of_instagram #bestbirdsofinstagram #yes_busa #birds_of_instagram #birds_adored #bird #birdphotography #women_wildlife_photography #digitalnomad #audubonsociety #californiacondor #peregrinefund #worldcenterforbirdsofprey #endangeredspecies #idaho
This natural beauty was part of a study at @peregrinefund to build better telephone and utility poles that allow birds to safely rest without getting electrocuted. Turkey Vulture at the @worldcenterforbirdsofprey back in September. … 📸 Canon 5D Mark IV x 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II … #planetbirds #your_best_birds #nuts_about_birds #birdsofinstagram #birds_of_ig #best_birds_photography #raw_birds #bird_watchers_daily #audubonsociety #ig_birdwatchers #best_birds_of_ig #bestoftheusa_birds #birdwatching #birds #bird_freaks #best_birds_of_instagram #bestbirdsofinstagram #yes_busa #birds_of_instagram #birds_adored #bird #birdphotography #women_wildlife_photography #digitalnomad #audubonsociety #turkeyvulture #peregrinefund #worldcenterforbirdsofprey #idaho #conservation
One of the eponymous birds of the @peregrinefund Was such a special thing for me to visit the @worldcenterforbirdsofprey back in September. Well worth the 5 hour detour to Boise. … 📸 Canon 5D Mark IV x 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II … #planetbirds #your_best_birds #nuts_about_birds #birdsofinstagram #birds_of_ig #best_birds_photography #raw_birds #bird_watchers_daily #audubonsociety #ig_birdwatchers #best_birds_of_ig #bestoftheusa_birds #birdwatching #birds #bird_freaks #best_birds_of_instagram #bestbirdsofinstagram #yes_busa #birds_of_instagram #birds_adored #bird #birdphotography #women_wildlife_photography #digitalnomad #peregrinefund #worldcenterforbirdsofprey #peregrinefalcon #conservation #endangeredspecies
A very special Burrowing Owl named Athena 💖 @worldcenterforbirdsofprey #worldcenterforbirdsofprey #burrowingowl #educationambassador
One of my main motivators for the slight detour to Boise was to visit the @peregrinefund at their @worldcenterforbirdsofprey. I first learned about this organization from an excellent episode of the @ologies podcast. It was established in 1970 by ornithologist Tom Cade to help restore the Peregrine Falcon populations in the US. Remember Silent Spring and the DDT crisis? Rampant use of certain synthetic pesticides resulted in avian nerve & muscle damage as well as egg shell thinning and the poor things didn’t survive the nest. Peregrines were just one of the many species affected but with particularly devastating impact; by 1960 this species had disappeared entirely from the eastern US and much of the west. Predators are an incredibly important part of every ecosystem and are necessary to the overall balance and health of all living things on our planet. This fund pioneered methods to successfully breed birds in captivity and release them into the wild. At the time skeptics didn’t believe it would work and many said that humans shouldn’t meddle and just let the species die out. (But wasn’t it human meddling in the first place that nearly killed them??) Long story short, the Peregrine Falcon was removed from the endangered species list in 1999 🥰🤩. The Peregrine campaign is still recognized as one of the most successful conservation efforts in history. Their methods of captive breeding and release, combined with climate change prevention and restoration, are now used around the world to help other endangered bird species. … 📸 Canon 5D Mark IV x 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II … #nature #naturelover #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #wildlifeplanet #wildlifeonearth #wildlife #canonusa #canonphotography #canonphoto #canon #5dmarkiv #endangered #peregrinefund #worldcenterforbirdsofprey #idaho #conservation
This is a reminder that we will be open Easter Sunday for our third annual Easter EGGstravaganza! Bring your friends and family for some Easter themed enrichment that will be given to the birds throughout the day and there may even be an egg themed game or two for YOU to play! We will be open from 10am to 5pm, and have our regularly scheduled bird presentations at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm! PC: Kelsey Tatton #worldcenterforbirdsofprey #raptorenrichment #environmentaleducation #birdsofprey #BoiseIdaho #EasterEggstravaganza
Bird brains. #worldcenterforbirdsofprey #boise
Murphy would like to wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day! He hopes the pot at the end of your rainbow is filled to the brim with juicy quail, delicious mice, and uh I don’t know, maybe throw in some gold in there too! #cantpinchthis☘️ #happystpatricksday #peregrinefalcon #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey #birdenrichment #scienceeducation
Raptor High Preview this Friday at 4 The Raptor High program supports motivated high school-aged students during the summer as they learn professional skills while teaching concepts of raptor biology and ecology, and sharing inspiring stories of conservation with visitors from around the world. A virtual Raptor High Preview Session will be held this Friday (3/15) at 4PM to go over expectations, scheduling, and next steps. Email Jessica Gordon for a link to the virtual session: [email protected]. And don't miss the March 31 Raptor High application deadline, which is right around the corner! To learn more, visit the link in our bio. #volunteer #volunteering #raptors #birdsofprey #wildlife #conservation #raptorconservation #wildlifeconservation #science #theperegrinefund #animals #birds #nature #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #Boise #VisitIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey
Instagram Post Text: Join @greaterhellscanyoncouncil & @worldcenterforbirdsofprey on Thursday, May 2nd for an art show featuring the wild lands, waters and native species of the Blue Mountains. Experience the beauty of our region through watercolor paintings by Robin Coen, accompanied by nature writer Marina Richie’s poetic narrative. Visit the charismatic raptors housed at the World Center for Birds of Prey and savor a glass of beer or wine while you enjoy the show. Doors open at 6:30, and the program begins at 7:00. A free dessert buffet and a cash bar will be provided. Admission is limited and free. A suggested donation of $20 at checkout or in person is encouraged. Register for the event at the link in our bio or by scanning the QR Code above. #birdsofprey #worldcenterforbirdsofprey #artshow #boise #hellscanyon
Marshall the Golden Eagle demonstrates his nictitating membrane, the third eyelid that protects moisturizes the eye and protects it from debris. Some birds, amphibians, reptiles, and even mammals have nictitating membranes. Birds that hunt in water, like Osprey, use their semi-transparent nictitating membranes as "goggles" to protect their eyes while diving! 📷 Amanda Hancock (@mrs.birder) #raptors #birdsofprey #wildlife #conservation #raptorconservation #wildlifeconservation #science #theperegrinefund #animals #birds #nature #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #Boise #VisitIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey #goldeneagle #eagles
Visited the @peregrinefund #worldcenterforbirdsofprey today for the first time. We were all in awe. #tinyexpanse #rachelteannalachart #boiseartist #idahoartist #dailypainting #watercolor #condor #californiacondor #birdsofprey
Calling all local Scouts! March 9th is Scout Saturday⚜️! Celebrate our shared heritage of conservation and stewardship in an open house-style event featuring live raptor presentations at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. $5 admission for scouts and adult leaders, no registration required. Age-specific handouts available. There are no Merit Badge Counselors on site. #raptors #birdsofprey #wildlife #conservation #raptorconservation #wildlifeconservation #science #theperegrinefund #animals #birds #nature #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #Boise #VisitIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey #boyscouts #girlscouts
POV: you're wandering along our interpretive trail and run into Penny the American Kestrel with one of our educators! You get to learn all about kestrel conservation while admiring Penny up close. You can make this a reality by visiting WCBP tomorrow for our last ❄️Winter Wednesday❄️ 50% off deal! We're open from 10AM to 4PM with live raptor demonstrations at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. 📷 Jess Schlarbaum #raptors #birdsofprey #wildlife #conservation #raptorconservation #wildlifeconservation #science #theperegrinefund #animals #birds #nature #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #Boise #VisitIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey #americankestrel #falcon
That isn't a strange antenna on top of Tulio's head–those feathers form the crest, an identifying feature of the Ornate Hawk-eagle. "Ornate" is a fitting name for this species, with their piercing yellow eyes, stark black and white body feathers, and rusty nape. The patterning of their feathers helps them blend in with the patterned shadows that form through the vines and leaves in dense Neotropical rainforests. 📷 Amanda Hancock (@mrs.birder) . . . . #raptors #birdsofprey #wildlife #conservation #raptorconservation #wildlifeconservation #science #theperegrinefund #animals #birds #nature #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #Boise #VisitIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey
Last chance to get ❄️Winter Deals❄️ at the World Center for Birds of Prey! February 28 is the last 50% off admission for Winter Wednesdays. And this weekend is the last Family Field Trip Weekend with free youth admission on Saturday and Sunday, Feb 24 and 25. Daily raptor programs are at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. See you there! Turkey Vulture Lucy 📷 Jadn Soper #raptors #birdsofprey #wildlife #conservation #raptorconservation #wildlifeconservation #science #theperegrinefund #animals #birds #nature #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #Boise #VisitIdaho #worldcenterforbirdsofprey
Homeschool families still have field trip opportunities this winter at The World Center for Birds of Prey! Homeschool Days are scheduled for February 29th and March 7th. Each day has a field trip at 10:30 or 12:30. Join us to learn about raptor conservation and meet Avian Ambassadors like Penny, the American Kestrel. Tickets are only $5, but space is limited, so reserve today on our website (link in bio). 📷 Lily Hodgson #raptors #birdsofprey #wildlife #conservation #raptorconservation #wildlifeconservation #science #theperegrinefund #animals #birds #nature #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #Boise #VisitIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey #education #scienceeducation #stem
Happy Talon-tine’s Day from all your feathered friends at The World Center for Birds of Prey! 💝 #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey #raptors #birdsofprey #birdenrichment #valentinesday #owlyouneedislove 📷 Jadn Soper
Exciting news from our propagation facility: THREE California Condor eggs have been laid and it's just the start of the season! The first egg came on February 7th and two other pairs quickly followed suit with eggs laid on February 9th and 10th. Breeding season for our captive California Condors typically runs January through the end of April. We are all EGG-cited for a great season! 📷 Leah Esquivel #raptors #birdsofprey #wildlife #conservation #raptorconservation #wildlifeconservation #science #theperegrinefund #animals #birds #nature #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey #Idaho #CaliforniaCondor #criticallyendagered #captivebreeding #propagation
Happy Superb Owl Sunday!🦉 Celebrate your love of owls with us today either onsite or virtually! Today at the World Center for Birds of Prey, youth admission is free AND you can enjoy a discount on owl-themed merchandise in our store. Swing by around 1PM and learn all about owls with an owl-themed education program starring one of our magnificent Avian Ambassadors. Or check out our LIVE ask-me-anything on the Reddit's r/superbowls today from noon-1:30 MT. The Peregrine Fund's owl-ficionados, Jess Schlarbaum and Curtis Evans, will be answering questions about all things owl-related. 📸 Amanda Hancock (@mrs.birder) #superbowl #raptors #birdsofprey #wildlife #conservation #raptorconservation #wildlifeconservation #science #theperegrinefund #animals #birds #nature #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #Boise #VisitIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey #owls
Last chance to get your owl questions in before our Ask-me-anything tomorrow! Submit them to the link in our bio! If you're a Redditor, fly on over to the r/SuperbOwl subreddit on Sunday 2/11 at noon MT to participate in the owl expert AMA. Not a reddit user? Not a problem! We'll be sure to post some of our favorite questions to Facebook and Instagram as the day progresses. Great Horned Owl fledgling 📷 Jim Shane #raptors #birdsofprey #wildlife #conservation #raptorconservation #wildlifeconservation #science #theperegrinefund #animals #birds #nature #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #Boise #VisitIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey #superbowl #owls #greathornedowl
Can you find the owls in all of these photos? Camouflage is an important characteristic for protection from predators, but owls also use camouflage to get uninterrupted sleep! Many owl species are nocturnal and sleep during daylight, which means they could be easily spotted by other animals. For small owls that are at risk of predation, blending into their environment is a mode of protection. Large owl species are known to be harassed by smaller birds who will fly at and alarm call around the perceived predator. As you can imagine, that would be quite annoying while trying to get some shut-eye, so blending in can help them avoid the annoying sleep disturbers. Want to learn more about superb owls from all over the world? Head over to the r/SuperbOwl subreddit on Superb Owl Sunday 2/11 at noon MT to participate in the owl expert AMA. And be sure to get your owl questions in now at the link in our bio! Great Horned Owl 📷 Linda Ledbetter Pemba Scops-owl 📷 Munir Virani (@the_raptor_guy_ ) Burrowing Owls 📷 Jim Shane Great Grey Owl 📷 Heather Morris #raptors #birdsofprey #wildlife #conservation #raptorconservation #wildlifeconservation #science #theperegrinefund #animals #birds #nature #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #Boise #VisitIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey #superbowl #owls
Have you ever heard of the Sokoke Scops-owl? If not, it's likely because not a lot is known about this highly reclusive owl. This owl species has only been found in a few locations: the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest and Dakatcha Woodlands of Kenya, and the Usambara Mountains of Tanzania. Scientists from The Peregrine Fund have been working to gain information about this reclusive species in Kenya and estimate that the population dropped by more than 20% in a little over 15 years due to habitat loss! Want to learn more about superb owls from all over the world? Head over to the r/SuperbOwl subreddit on Superb Owl Sunday 2/11 at noon MT to participate in the owl expert AMA. And be sure to get your owl questions in now at the link in our bio! 📷 Munir Virani (@the_raptor_guy_ ) #raptors #birdsofprey #wildlife #conservation #raptorconservation #wildlifeconservation #science #theperegrinefund #animals #birds #nature #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #Boise #VisitIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey #superbowl #owls #sokokescopsowl
Superb Owl Sunday🦉 Join us this Sunday at WCBP to celebrate Superb Owls and Family Field Trip weekends! Youth admission is free AND this Sunday you can enjoy a discount on owl-themed merchandise in our store. Swing by around 1PM and learn all about owls with an owl-themed education program starring one of our magnificent Avian Ambassadors. We hope to see you *owl* there. Whisper, Barred Owl 📷 Jeff McElwee #superbowl #raptors #birdsofprey #wildlife #conservation #raptorconservation #wildlifeconservation #science #theperegrinefund #animals #birds #nature #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #Boise #VisitIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey #owls
Vultures sometimes get a bad reputation because of how they look and what they eat. But their nearly-bald heads are important to reducing food getting stuck while they tear at sticky carcasses (if you've ever had to remove gum from hair, you'll understand!). And by scavenging on carcasses, vultures help everyone by cleaning up the environment! If you ask us, vultures do great work and they look good doing it! 📷: Kelsey Tatton #CaliforniaCondor #raptors #birdsofprey #wildlife #conservation #raptorconservation #wildlifeconservation #science #theperegrinefund #animals #birds #nature #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #Boise #VisitIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey #vultures
Grayson is February Avian Ambassador of the Month! Grayson is our 21 year-old Harpy Eagle. Harpy Eagles are native to Central and South America. Grayson is a favorite for many guests and is on exhibit inside our interpretive center every day! He loves seeing guests and playing with sticks inside his exhibit. He is available for sponsorships through our Adopt-A-Raptor program (link in bio). Come visit this magnificent eagle and all our Avian Ambassadors today at the World Center for Birds of Prey! 🪶 📷Amanda Hancock (@mrs.birder) #raptors #birdsofprey #wildlife #conservation #raptorconservation #wildlifeconservation #science #theperegrinefund #animals #birds #nature #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #Boise #VisitIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey #harpyeagle #eagles
Oliver the Verreaux's Eagle-owl is showing off his rictal bristles, the whispy feathers around his beak. These modified feathers serve a similar purpose to the whiskers found in mammals—another way of sensing their environment. This is especially important for owls, who have poor vision up close. Rictal bristles help them feel and find their prey with their beak once it's in their talons. You might wonder why sometimes the rictal bristles stand up and other times lay flat against the face. Birds have muscles specific to each feather, which allow them to raise and lower feathers to help with body language and communication, temperature control, and sensory input. Come visit Oliver and our other Avian Ambassadors for Family Field Trip Weekends through February when youth admission is free! 📷 Amanda Hancock (@mrs.birder) #raptors #birdsofprey #wildlife #conservation #raptorconservation #wildlifeconservation #science #theperegrinefund #animals #birds #nature #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #Boise #VisitIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey #owls #owlsofinstagram #education #scienceeducation #stem
Our Propagation Team is preparing for the upcoming breeding season! Aplomado Falcons are the only falcon on the U.S. Endangered Species List. The Peregrine Fund has an active Aplomado Falcon conservation program and one important aspect of this project is our captive breeding program. Our Propagation Team works hard to create safe and comfortable chambers for them to live in, which includes new perches, heat panels, nests, windows, skylights, and more! We hope they like their home improvements! 📷: Amber Zelmer @peregrinefund #raptors #birdsofprey #wildlife #conservation #raptorconservation #wildlifeconservation #science #theperegrinefund #animals #birds #nature #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #Boise #VisitIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey #aplomadofalcon #captivebreeding
Additional Homeschool Day on February 29th! Our homeschool days are filling up! Due to the demand, we have added one more day on Feb 29th. Meet Avian Ambassadors like Griffin and bask in the 9.5 foot wingspan of North America's largest flying birds, the California Condor. Tickets are only $5! Purchase today at the link in our bio. Griffin, Female Swainson's Hawk 📷 Lily Hodgson #raptors #birdsofprey #wildlife #conservation #raptorconservation #wildlifeconservation #science #theperegrinefund #animals #birds #nature #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #Boise #VisitIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey #education #scienceeducation #stem #homeschool
Congratulations to one of our previous Raptor High students, Jeff Nalder, for being selected for BoiseDev's Great Student Award in December! We're proud to have such passionate members of the Boise community volunteering at the World Center for Birds of Prey. Read the article about his award at the link in our bio. Our 2024 Raptor High program is accepting applications through the end of March! The Raptor High program supports motivated high school-aged students as they learn professional skills while teaching concepts of raptor biology and ecology, and sharing inspiring stories of conservation with visitors from around the world. To learn more, visit the link in our bio. Image courtesy of @boisedevnews #raptors #birdsofprey #wildlife #conservation #raptorconservation #wildlifeconservation #science #theperegrinefund #animals #birds #nature #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #Boise #VisitIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey #volunteer #volunteering #intern #internship #education #scienceeducation #stem
Don't forget admission is half-price tomorrow thanks to ❄Winter Wednesdays❄! After a very snowy couple of weeks, we are back open and the birds are ready to welcome visitors onsite! Star the Peregrine Falcon 📷 Amanda Hancock (@mrs.birder) #raptors #birdsofprey #wildlife #conservation #raptorconservation #wildlifeconservation #science #theperegrinefund #animals #birds #nature #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #Boise #VisitIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey
Happy 6th Hatch Day to Oliver our Verreux's Eagle Owl! Oliver was born in Atlanta Zoo and came to The World Center for Birds of Prey at only 3 weeks old to be an education ambassador! For the last 6 years Oliver has been wowing crowds and inspiring people to love birds of prey. As you can see his birthday has been filled with gifts, toys, and some oh so scrumtious mice crispie treats! 📷 Amanda Hancock (Adult) & Kelsey Tatton (Juvenile) #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey #raptors #birdsofprey #owl #party #birdenrichment #birthday #verreuxseagleowl
Family Field Trip Weekends starting THIS WEEK! Free youth admission every Saturday and Sunday starting January 20th through February for Family Field Trip Weekends! This is your opportunity to beat cabin fever this winter! Each day we will have live raptor programs at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm, as well as other youth centric activities. Join us for nose-to-beak experiences and learn about raptor conservation! 🦅❄ Reserve your tickets now at the link in our bio! #raptors #birdsofprey #wildlife #conservation #raptorconservation #wildlifeconservation #science #theperegrinefund #animals #birds #nature #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #Boise #VisitIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey
We hope you are enjoying your three-day weekend celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Phoenix the Red-tailed Hawk is certainly enjoying the snow today and hopes to see you all onsite Wednesday for our half-priced ❄Winter Wednesdays❄! 📷 Amanda Hancock (@mrs.birder) #raptors #birdsofprey #wildlife #conservation #raptorconservation #wildlifeconservation #science #theperegrinefund #animals #birds #nature #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #Boise #VisitIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey #redtailedhawk #hawks #martinlutherkingday #mlkday
Oliver the Milky Eagle Owl was very curious about all the snow today before free-flying! He looked so pretty in the snow 😍❄️🌨 ❄️ Oliver is an education ambassador for @worldcenterforbirdsofprey ❄️ Come visit our center this winter for the chance to meet him in one of our daily programs!
At the top of Camel’s Back. #boise #boiseidaho #idaho #idahome #snow #snowday #treasurevalley #treasurevalleyidaho #camelsbackpark #boisewinter #idahowinter #snowstorm #birdsofprey #idahobirdsofprey #wildlife #idahowildlife #worldcenterforbirdsofprey #theperegrinefund #winter2024
Winter is officially here and the birds came prepared! California Condors are known for their featherless heads and necks but, don’t worry, they are able to keep themselves warm by tucking their their head down into their built-in "feather boa" around their shoulders. It is essentially an insulated hood, and keeps them protected from the elements. 📷: Kelsey Tatton #raptors #birdsofprey #wildlife #conservation #raptorconservation #wildlifeconservation #science #theperegrinefund #animals #birds #nature #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #Boise #VisitIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey #californiacondor #condors #winter
Farah the Ferruginous Hawk not only looks stunning with the snowy backdrop, but is made for the snow! Ferruginous Hawks remain in the United States for the winter, unlike many migratory species which fly south to the warmth of South America. You can spot them this time of year in grasslands and deserts, capitalizing on ground squirrel and prairie dog colonies. 📷 Kelsey Tatton #raptors #worldcenterforbirdsofprey #theperegrinefund #ferruginoushawk #hawks #birdsofprey #raptorconservation
❄ Winter Wednesdays ❄ Don't forget that every Wednesday through February, we're offering half-priced admission! Coordinate your visit around our live raptor demonstrations and you may get to see Griffin the Swainson's Hawk take flight! We are open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm (last admission at 3:15pm) with live raptor demonstrations at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. 📷 ©Killyhawk Photography by Ashley Neubrand #raptors #birdsofprey #wildlife #conservation #raptorconservation #wildlifeconservation #science #theperegrinefund #animals #birds #nature #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #Boise #VisitIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey #education #scienceeducation
Happy National Bird Day from Whisper, our resident Barred Owl! Education ambassadors like Whisper play a crucial role in inspiring people to love birds of prey and help shape the way people positively interact with raptors in their daily lives. Come celebrate your love of birds at The World Center for Birds of Prey! We are open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm (last admission at 3:15pm) with live raptor demonstrations at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm! 📷 Jadn Soper #raptors #birds #birdsofprey #raptorconservation #Boise #boiseidaho #barredowl #NationalBirdDay #owl #worldcenterforbirdsofprey
Attention teens and parents: Raptor High applications are now open! The Raptor High program supports motivated high school-aged students as they learn professional skills while teaching concepts of raptor biology and ecology, and sharing inspiring stories of conservation with visitors from around the world. Raptor High runs for 11 weeks from June-August and students are required to complete approximately 30 hours of service over the course of the program. Information sessions will be held on February 22, March 5, and March 16. Application closes on March 31. To learn more, visit the link in our bio. #raptors #birdsofprey #wildlife #conservation #raptorconservation #wildlifeconservation #science #theperegrinefund #animals #birds #nature #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #Boise #VisitIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey #volunteer #volunteering #intern #internship #education #scienceeducation #stem
Stay Wild Saturday! Help keep our raptors wild!Throwing food out your car windows while driving increases the likelihood of raptors getting hit on highways. Food attracts live animals to the side of the roads, which attracts hawks and eagles close to roads. And roadkill attracts scavengers like vultures, causing them to get hit by cars as well. Information sourced from @worldcenterforbirdsofprey . . . #staywildstaysafe #missglacier #protectraptors #worldcenterforbirdsofprey #platform
Attention homeschool families! The World Center for Birds of Prey invites you to get nose-to-beak on a guided tour with your homeschool students and family. Tours are January 9th, February 7th, and March 7th. You will get a glimpse into the lives of the largest breeding flock of California Condors, and learn how studying habitat, adaptations, and life-cycles helps our research teams across the globe as they work to conserve birds of prey in 27 different countries. Purchase tickets today (link in bio). 📷 Matthew Danihel . . . #raptors #birdsofprey #wildlife #conservation #raptorconservation #wildlifeconservation #science #theperegrinefund #animals #birds #nature #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #Boise #VisitIdaho #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey #education #scienceeducation
We hope you all had a very Merry Christmas! And thank you to everyone who joined us on Christmas Eve for Feathered Festivities! The avian ambassadors thoroughly enjoyed their gifts and Christmas-themed enrichment. Looking for a fun activity for the whole family this week? Come visit the avian ambassadors at the World Center for Birds of Prey (open Tuesday–Sunday from 10–4)! And tomorrow, thanks to Winter Wednesdays, admission is half price! 📷 Amanda Hancock #birds #birdsofprey #raptors #raptorconservation #wildlife #birder #owls #worldcenterforbirdsofprey #theperegrinefund #Idaho #Boise #boiseidaho
We're Hiring: Raptor Specialist! Our Raptor Specialists participate in every aspect of care, husbandry, and training of education program raptors. Additionally, they take an active role in education program design and delivery. Learn more at the link in our bio. 📷 Amanda Hancock (@mrs.birder) #employment #wildlife #animaljobs #WorldCenterforBirdsofPrey #ThePeregrineFund #nonprofitjobs #nonprofit #Idaho #Boise #idahojobs
HaRpy Hatch Day, Grayson! Grayson the Harpy Eagle celebrated his 21st birthday this past Sunday by shredding a sloth-shaped piñata created by Raptor Specialist Jadn! These photos are just a teaser... video of Grayson's celebration coming soon! Grayson hatched in Panama has part of The Peregrine Fund's captive breeding program for the Harpy Eagle. After being released into the wild in 2003, he was frequently fed by tour guides and became too comfortable with humans. For his safety, he was removed from the wild and brought to the World Center for Birds of Prey to become an ambassador for The Peregrine Fund's successful Harpy Eagle conservation program. 📷 Amanda Hancock (@mrs.birder) #wildlife #harpyeagle #panama #eagle #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #raptors #raptorconservation #worldcenterforbirdsofprey #theperegrinefund #birds
Star the female Peregrine Falcon before she free-flew on a frosty morning ❄️ *Star is a non-releasable education ambassador for @worldcenterforbirdsofprey #worldcenterforbirdsofprey
Thank you @reveleagle for hosting Griffin the Swainson's Hawk and Penny the American Kestrel last week! Thanks for supporting the Peregrine Fund and allowing us to share our story and our work to conserve raptors worldwide. Shout out to @kendallfordofmeridian for the Raptor Ride. . . . #environmentaleducation #education #science #STEM #theperegrinefund #worldcenterforbirdsofprey #Boise #BoiseIdaho #Idaho #VisitIdaho #raptors #birdsofprey #wildlife #wildlifeconservation
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of visiting the World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise, ID. I had a wonderful time touring the campus, meeting lots of amazing hardworking people, and some magnificent raptors. I learned so much about raptors and how we can help protect these incredible creatures! Stay Wild Saturdays will now be featuring birds of prey specific content! Stay tuned for more! . . . #missglacier #staywildstaysafe #worldcenterforbirdsofprey #birdsofprey #protectbirdsofprey
Pretzel loves his 🌈Rainbow Tunnel🌈 Pretzel is a non-releasable educational ambassador and his tunnel is for training and enrichment! Visit @worldcenterforbirdsofprey for the chance to meet him in one of our daily education programs!
We are launching our new "People Series" to highlights the work of individuals who have made a difference here at The World Center for Birds of Prey. To kick things off we would like to highlight Jeff McElwee. Jeff started volunteering with The Peregrine Fund in July 2014. From Day 1, Jeff’s professionalism and charisma was apparent as he connected with guests with ease and contagious enthusiasm. Over the years Jeff has found himself serving in many roles as a Docent, Raptor Handler, and Guide (to name a few). It was a unique treat for visitors to join Jeff on a tour of the Archives of Falconry where he regaled visitors with international examples of our falconry heritage. In May 2021, he joined the staff at the World Center for Birds of Prey as an Education Programs Assistant. As a staff member, he continued to engage with guests in-person and through social media. In November 2023 Jeff retired as a staff member, but could not bear to leave the center completely, so he reprised his role as a volunteer Docent! Jeff has and continues to leave a lasting impact on The Peregrine Fund and our global community. After 9.5 years his enthusiasm, care for guests, love for birds, and brilliant photography is still shared and felt by staff and visitors alike and we cannot thank him enough for his dedication. #volunteer #worldcenterforbirdsofprey #theperegrinefund #raptorconservation #birdsofprey #ornithology #BoiseIdaho #Boise #VisitIdaho