hello!

My name is Taylor Luken. I am a writer and a teacher. Additionally an ambulatory perch for owls and falcons and hawks. I spend a lot of time interacting with birds of prey and telling stories about their lives.

Compiled here you’ll find some of my written work, mostly nonfiction science writing, though also some personal ramblings. If you’re interested in genetics you might check out the former, and if you’re interested in internet nerds, perhaps you’ll be drawn to the latter.

Either way—please enjoy your stay.

Me with Hoku, a resident ambassador Merlin at Cascades Raptor Center. photo by Madison Luken.