Tag Archives: Cooper's Hawk

Cooper’s Hawk and the Robin

By Greg Dodge, Ranger | Published: August 7, 2010
During the month of July, I casually monitored the progress of two young Cooper’s Hawks that fledged here at the Museum. I would sometimes see the birds through the trees hopping and flying from limb to limb, but more often I would hear them whining for food back among the pines on the north side [...]
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Buds and Birds

By Greg Dodge, Ranger | Published: March 6, 2010
Some pre-spring happenings at the Museum… Get outdoors and have a look around for yourself, and let me know what you see!
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Aloft at the Museum

By Greg Dodge, Ranger | Published: February 4, 2010
If you look skyward while walking the trails through Explore the Wild and Catch the Wind you’re likely to see one of five hawks or vultures which are regular visitors to the Museum. Turkey Vultures are a daily sight as they soar, dip and bank across the Museum’s airspace. The slightly smaller Black Vulture, while [...]
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Great Blue Heron at Rest

By Greg Dodge, Ranger | Published: November 20, 2009
When not stalking prey, or off to another nearby pond, lake, or river, the local Great Blue Heron spends much of its time perched on various objects around the Wetlands. Rocks, especially the two large rocks which can be seen left-of-center from the Wetlands Overlook, are the bird’s favorite perches. Here, the bird apparently feels [...]
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Dedication to Duty

By Greg Dodge, Ranger | Published: June 15, 2008
Unlike insects, birds don’t necessarily thrive in the heat. Many birds take a break from the midday heat to rest in the shade, at times with their bills agape, panting from the heat. Unfortunately, at this time of year many birds have no choice but to be active – they have young on the nest [...]
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Spotted Sandpiper Fly-by and other Comings and Goings

By Greg Dodge, Ranger | Published: May 31, 2008
A Spotted Sandpiper was seen at the Sailboat Pond. The bird circled the pond once and then proceeded down the path toward Explore the Wild. Spotted Sandpipers prefer a muddy shoreline on which to forage for invertebrates. We don’t often see shorebirds at the Museum. If they stop in, they usually don’t stay long. A [...]
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Greg Dodge's Portrait
  • Greg Dodge is a professional naturalist as well as a writer, videographer and producer of natural history DVDs. His images have been used in various TV productions, museum displays, and corporate videos. Above all, he has a fascination and passion for all things natural.
  • Stop by and say hello Tuesday thru Saturday in Explore the Wild, Catch the Wind, or on the Dino Trail.
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