Goodbye 2021- Some Things are Ending- Covid is Not
Wow! 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...
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Sharron Montgomery Pena
Feb 21, 20215 min read
We Put the Prey in Bird of Prey
I 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...
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Sharron Montgomery Pena
Feb 7, 20213 min read
Life with Flight of the Raptor-Feb update
Hi 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...
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Sharron Montgomery Pena
Jan 28, 20213 min read
Feathers and Sacred Journey
Feathers represent spirituality in many different religious beliefs. Even the bible speaks of the holiness and purity of feathers because...
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Sharron Montgomery Pena
Jan 18, 20216 min read
Do 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...
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Sharron Montgomery Pena
Jan 10, 20214 min read
Talons, What are they? (And how do I get some?)
What makes talons unique to birds of prey? Why are they cool?
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Sharron Montgomery Pena
Jan 3, 20216 min read
2020- Farewell to a Foul (not Fowl) Friend
I 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...
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Sharron Montgomery Pena
Dec 22, 20203 min read
Meet the birds- Pico the American Kestrel
What does "pico" mean? According to the Oxford Languages dictionary it is (used in units of measurement) denoting a factor of 10−12 (10...
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Sharron Montgomery Pena
Nov 23, 20207 min read
The Path Back Home
As a former Wildlife Rehabilitator, I am often drawn back to the topic of injured wildlife, especially when a story breaks into the...
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Sharron Montgomery Pena
Nov 1, 20204 min read
Meet the birds- Scooby the Great Horned Owl
You 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...
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Sharron Montgomery Pena
Oct 17, 20203 min read
Meet 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...
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Sharron Montgomery Pena
Sep 13, 20203 min read
Meet the birds -Casper the "un"friendly falcon
When 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...
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Sharron Montgomery Pena
Sep 8, 20202 min read
Feels 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...
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Sharron Montgomery Pena
Aug 29, 20201 min read
New beaded ornaments just in time
We 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...
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Sharron Montgomery Pena
Aug 29, 20202 min read
Maryland Renaissance Tribute
We hope you enjoy this short video showcasing some of our proudest and most memorable moments from our time at the Maryland Renaissance...
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Sharron Montgomery Pena
Aug 27, 20202 min read
Finally, 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...
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Sharron Montgomery Pena
Aug 21, 20202 min read
Meet the birds- Chula
Support Chula by Sponsoring her here Chances are if you have seen us live, you will remember Chula. She is undoubtedly, the queen of our...
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Sharron Montgomery Pena
Aug 12, 20202 min read
New beaded ornaments available from Ray
We have decided to do things a little differently. If you are reading this because you received an email, you are automatically inducted...
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Sharron Montgomery Pena
Aug 9, 20203 min read
Sundays at the Renaissance
I was recently inspired for this post when I was trying to come up with something for my weekly reflection on sunday. I was thinking...
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Sharron Montgomery Pena
Aug 3, 20202 min read
Flight of the Raptor at Home
We 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...
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