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A Cooper's hawk sits on a chain-link fence. It has its prey under one of its feet.

The Cooper’s Hawk: A Stealthy Hunter

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Keep your eyes open on your next birding excursion for the stealthy Cooper’s hawk. Director of Programming Amy continues her birding series by sharing what to keep an eye out for when spotting this surreptitious bird of prey.

A barred owl sits next to a pumpkin. The word "Boo" is carved into the pumpkin.

Animal Enrichment Tales: Playtime with Pumpkins

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Great Parks’ animal ambassadors have an extremely meaningful job of connecting with guests. How do these hard-working animals explore the world around them when they aren’t on duty? Nature Interpreter Stephanie shares why animal enrichment activities are incredibly important for their quality of life.

Great Horned Owl

Whooo’s Out There?

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With autumn here at last, the weather is growing colder, and the days shorter. Fall isn’t just the season of pumpkin spice-flavored everything, however. It’s also one of the best times to look and listen… Whooo’s Out There?