| We are fortunate to have the Southeast Alabama Raptor Center at Auburn University. On November 1, employees from the center brought several raptors to our school. We had a great time learning about them, and it was very exciting to see Nova, the golden eagle who flies at Auburn football games! | |||
 We were excited to see all of the birds as we entered the Tiger Den. |
 The experts told us what raptor means. A raptor is a bird. |
 We learned that there are many kinds of raptors. They have 3 things in common: sharp talons, hooked beaks, and they all eat meat! |
 This little owl is called a screech owl. He is full grown. |
 This is the barn owl. He makes a hooting sound. |
 Here is the falcon. They can fly at 200 miles per hour! |
 The red tailed hawks take care of us. They eat mice and rats and help keep them from getting into our homes. |
 Nova, the golden eagle, was our favorite! Golden eagles usually live in other parts of the USA. We have bald eagles that live in our area. |