Category Archives: Raptor of the Month

Nestcams – Eggs and Inspiration

Spring is here! And with it comes a bevy of new creations—including Mendocino Brewing’s soon-to-be released seasonal—a session IPA. As anyone familiar with the beers can attest, Mendo’s design asthetic has long been inspired by raptors (starting with the Red-Tailed … Continue reading

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Black Hawk, Raptor of Legend

Many legends are associated with birds, and black birds in particular carry a certain mysticism across different cultures.  As these legends are handed down, they shift and blend, giving new meanings to different generations. The name “Black Hawk” has been … Continue reading

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The Elusive White Hawk

June and July are fledging season for the White Hawk! During this time, the young birds have developed wing feathers large enough for flight, and they begin their first forays into the wild. Let us wish these beautiful birds luck … Continue reading

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The Peregrine Falcon

Mendocino is proud of their birds of prey mascots, so, in celebration of this season’s new brood of Peregrine chicks, we take a closer look at these magnificent birds. Death from Above The Peregrine falcon may be the perfect predator. … Continue reading

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Bald Eagles Can Swim? – Video Below.

For the month of June, our Raptor of the Month is the impressive and magnificent Bald Eagle. Cunning, deadly, and beautiful, there is no doubt as to why this feathered carnivore became our national emblem in 1782 when the great … Continue reading

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Raptors of the Year for 2011

We recently came across a beautiful story documenting the lives of two red tail hawks named Buzz and Ruby. This feathery couple has developed a large and dedicated following of people over the last two years. On February 12, 2010 … Continue reading

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Raptor of the Month – Kestrel Falcon

Bird of the Month – Kestrel Falcon October’s bird of the month is the small but powerful kestrel falcon commonly known as the sparrow hawk. It is the smallest falcon in North America and the only kestrel found in the … Continue reading

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Great Blue Heron – Raptor? of the Month

August’s bird of the month is the majestic Great Blue Heron. They are the largest and most widespread heron in North America. They can be spotted along the ocean shore line, on the edges of small inland ponds, streams, lakes … Continue reading

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Raptor of the Month – The Red Tail Hawk

Our company takes great pride in its birds of prey mascots. They are majestic, fierce, and beautiful, each with their own unique qualities and attributes. We could not decide on one particular bird while creating our brews so we decided … Continue reading

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