Aviary
The Discovery Center has two Red-tailed Hawks, a Great Horned Owl and a Barred Owl currently housed at the facilities. All of the birds at the Aviary are still wild and are treated as such. The birds are injured and would die in the wild. The birds get regular veterinary check ups and are fed daily. The Aviary birds take part in the Scales and Tales program which educates the public at the Discovery Center. Check the
Discovery Center schedule to see when the birds at the Aviary will be showing up at their next event.
Red-tailed Hawk # 1 (Female) This hawk is the oldest member of the group and is believed to be about 17 years old. The Discover Center believes this is a female because of the hawks larger size compared to the other Red-tailed Hawk. This hawk was found injured at Wisp Ski Resort and was brought to the Discovery Center several years ago.
"Make sure to visit me throughout the year. My feathers make quite a mess when I moult, but I look very pretty when I'm done."
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Red-tailed Hawk #2 (Male)This hawk is the youngest of hawks and is about 4 years old. The Discovery Center believes this is a male because this hawk is smaller then the other hawk and males are typically smaller. This hawk was found hit by a car and was brought to the Discovery Center.
"I might be missing a wing, but that does not stop me from trying to fly."
My photo coming soon!
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Red-tailed Hawk facts: Found from Alaska to the West Indies, 5 different species in the United States
Bird of prey: eats mice, fish, rabbit, hare, squirrels, frogs, snakes, bugs
Lives for about 15-20 years in the wild, 20-30 in captivity
Can start breeding after one years old
Wingspan: 43 - 56 inches
Weight: 1.5 - 3.5 lbs
Great Horned OwlThe Great Horned Owl is new at the Discovery Center and is blind in the left eye. The Great Horned Owl does not like to be woken up during the day. If the Great Horned Owl is awake look at its big yellow eyes and watch its head turn 270 degrees.
"I do not know why they call me a Great Horned Owl when my feathers that stick up are not horns or ears."
My photo coming soon!
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Great Horned Owl facts: Habitat: deciduous, coniferous, mixed forest
Talon strength - 500 lbs per/sq inch
Eat mice, fish, rabbit, hare, squirrels, bats
Wingspan: 40 - 60 inches
Call: ho-ho-hoo hoo hoo