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First Look
This 10 day old Great Horned Owl baby has just opened his eyes and his first look is of himself. Young owls bond quickly with the caregiver. This is not helpful because they must learn to be a wild owl & hunt for themselves. To prevent bonding with humans, we sometimes place a mirror in front of them so they can…
Barn Owls, why so many orphaned?
Barn Owls as name suggests like to nest and roost in barns. Since there aren’t a lot of barns in Nevada, the owls search for hollow trees or haystacks. Often it’s not obvious there is a nest in the haystack & the young owls (up to 11) are often carried off on hay trucks, separated from…
Red-tailed Released
After a return to health at DVWR, this Red-tailed Hawk made a quick exit!
A regal eagle
Beautiful Golden Eagle from the Eureka area is doing very well after a truck windshield strike.
Red-shouldered Hawk on the mend
Red-shouldered hawks are becoming more common in our area.
