The Hanford Reach is the last non-tidal, free-flowing section of the Columbia River. The Reach Museum opened in 2014 in Richland, Washington. The Museum focuses on the Hanford Reach area with exhibits on the region’s geology, wildlife, Native American history, American settlement, the Manhattan project (developing the atomic bomb), and recent environmental and conservation concerns. Shown below are some of the birds and mammals featured in the Museum.
Rabbits
According to the display:
“Plant-munching jackrabbits find plenty to eat in the shrub-steppe. But while they’re hunting for grasses, herbs, and shrubs, other animals are hunting them. Jackrabbits are the favorite prey of ferruginous hawks. Owls, hawks, ravens, and coyotes all enjoy a meal of fresh jackrabbit.”
Elk
According to the display:
“Size matters in the battle for mates. Males try to establish dominance by bugling, bluffing, and displaying their antlers. Smaller bucks and bulls usually yield to larger ones. When bluffs fail, the two use their antlers to engage in a battle that may end in death.”
Coyote
Museums 101
Museums 101 is a series of photo tours of museum exhibits. Some of the recent tours have included—
Museums 101: A Trapper's Cabin (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: Household Artifacts (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: The Studio Glass Art Movement (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: The Franklin County Historical Society and Museum (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: The Hanford Reach Nuclear Facility (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: Historic Archaeology (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: A Collection of Medical Artifacts (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: A Collection of Steam Tractors (Photo Diary)