History and Culture by Bicycle

This blog is about historical and cultural sites, places and events all over the world visited by bicycle or that could be visited by bicycle. It is to show that a motor vehicle does not always have to be used and it is often better to visit these places by bicycle.

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center: Raptor House

Located within Stone State Park and the beautiful Loess Hills near Sioux City, Iowa is the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center.

Raptor House:







Web Site:
Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center

Previous articles in the series:
Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center: Introduction
Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center: Skye, the American Kestrel
Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center: Spread Your Wings
Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center: Taxidermied Rough Legged Hawk
Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center: Taxidermied Red Tailed Hawk
Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center: Taxidermied Wild Turkey
Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center: What is a Raptor?
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