Iowa Raptor Project

We are heartbroken to announce that Juniper, our resident Northern Saw-whet Owl, passed away last week after complications from egg binding. This is a devastating loss for our program, and especially for our staff and volunteers.

Not only was she an amazing and confident educational ambassador, she also touched the lives of thousands who met her throughout her 6 years of life. Junie opened up our eyes to the fascinating world of Saw-whet Owls and greatly enhanced our conservation outreach.

We are going to miss her so much.

If you have photos or memories of Juniper, please share them with us. ❤️

What a wonderful World Migratory Bird Day we had on Saturday...the Baltimore Orioles stole the show!

For those who want a more intimate bird-banding experience, we will continue offering "Wild Wednesday" migratory bird-banding through May.

https://events.uiowa.edu/department/383

Attached are photos of birds banded today with School of the Wild (the Ruby-throated Hummingbird was released unbanded).

College of Education
University of Iowa

Kirkwood Parks
Kirkwood Community College

(All banding is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s Bird Banding Laboratory.)

Today's newest arrivals...just in time for World Migratory Bird Day! Still some room to sign up for Saturday's big event!

https://events.uiowa.edu/department/383

Iowa Wildlife Camps
School of the Wild
College of Education
University of Iowa

Kirkwood Parks
Kirkwood Community College

(All banding is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s Bird Banding Laboratory.)