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An American Kestrel sits at the top of a bare tree in early spring.

Helping a Falcon in Decline

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Have you spotted North America’s smallest falcon around Hamilton County? While American Kestrels are quite adaptable, they sometimes need a little assistance. Conservation Biologist Jack shares why American Kestrels need a specific kind of nesting box and how it can help boost their population.

A Great Parks employee holds a red hawk on the glove. The employee is smiling at the hawk.

Video: Ask An Interpreter #4

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Great Parks nature interpreter Stephanie answers your nature-related questions in this video series.

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?

Eastern screech owl

Whoooo Wants to Meet Me?

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The newest addition to our Great Parks’ animal ambassador team is an eastern screech owl (Megascops asio). As such a new member to our team, she doesn’t have a name yet. However, this particular owl… Whoooo Wants to Meet Me?