Sharron Montgomery PenaDec 24, 20213 minGoodbye 2021- Some Things are Ending- Covid is NotWow! Its been such a long time since we have posted an update here on this blog. Interest appeared to be declining in the blog, so I...
Sharron Montgomery PenaFeb 21, 20215 minWe Put the Prey in Bird of PreyI often like to pose a question to groups of children about why owls are found on every continent but Antartica? It’s cold. Yes, that’s...
Sharron Montgomery PenaFeb 7, 20213 minLife with Flight of the Raptor-Feb updateHi friends. This is my second update for the year. I’m hoping to provide a monthly update for those interested in what has been going on...
Sharron Montgomery PenaJan 28, 20213 minFeathers and Sacred JourneyFeathers represent spirituality in many different religious beliefs. Even the bible speaks of the holiness and purity of feathers because...
Sharron Montgomery PenaJan 18, 20216 minDo you want to be a falconer? But SHOULD you become a falconer?It is inevitable that someone always comes up to one of us after the show asking how they can become a falconer. Unless they have an...
Sharron Montgomery PenaJan 10, 20214 minTalons, What are they? (And how do I get some?)What makes talons unique to birds of prey? Why are they cool?
Sharron Montgomery PenaJan 3, 20216 min2020- Farewell to a Foul (not Fowl) FriendI thought I would be able to resist a recap to a year that has been so unkind to so many. Yet here I am. I don’t get personal very often...
Sharron Montgomery PenaDec 22, 20203 minMeet the birds- Pico the American KestrelWhat does "pico" mean? According to the Oxford Languages dictionary it is (used in units of measurement) denoting a factor of 10−12 (10...
Sharron Montgomery PenaNov 23, 20207 minThe Path Back HomeAs a former Wildlife Rehabilitator, I am often drawn back to the topic of injured wildlife, especially when a story breaks into the...
Sharron Montgomery PenaNov 1, 20204 minMeet the birds- Scooby the Great Horned OwlYou undoubtedly remember meeting a great horned owl at some point if you have ever been to a Flight of the Raptor program. For many of...
Sharron Montgomery PenaOct 17, 20203 minMeet the birds- Percy the Barn Owl There are few birds out there that capture our imagination like owls. They are known by some cultures as the messenger of death and...
Sharron Montgomery PenaSep 13, 20203 minMeet the birds -Casper the "un"friendly falconWhen I first met Casper, it was on our trip to New Paltz for the wedding of Ray's second daughter in December. He was a white gyrfalcon...
Sharron Montgomery PenaSep 8, 20202 minFeels like Autumn but....We hope you enjoy this beautiful photo taken by one of our Maryland fans, Mark Phillips. Those beautiful bushes behind Ray turn a...
Sharron Montgomery PenaAug 29, 20201 minNew beaded ornaments just in timeWe thank you so much for supporting Ray's beading efforts! He is having a hard time keeping up with the demand. We have put something a...
Sharron Montgomery PenaAug 29, 20202 minMaryland Renaissance TributeWe hope you enjoy this short video showcasing some of our proudest and most memorable moments from our time at the Maryland Renaissance...
Sharron Montgomery PenaAug 27, 20202 minFinally, for the Harris Hawk fans!I am so excited to share with you this beautiful new pin for sale in our store. It is an original design created by the talented artist...
Sharron Montgomery PenaAug 21, 20202 minMeet the birds- ChulaSupport Chula by Sponsoring her here Chances are if you have seen us live, you will remember Chula. She is undoubtedly, the queen of our...
Sharron Montgomery PenaAug 12, 20202 minNew beaded ornaments available from RayWe have decided to do things a little differently. If you are reading this because you received an email, you are automatically inducted...
Sharron Montgomery PenaAug 9, 20203 minSundays at the RenaissanceI was recently inspired for this post when I was trying to come up with something for my weekly reflection on sunday. I was thinking...
Sharron Montgomery PenaAug 3, 20202 minFlight of the Raptor at HomeWe were here at our home here in Northern Florida when the pandemic began to sweep across the United States. We had expected to lose a...