Great Horned Owl Siblings

Many baby Desert Cottontails are brought to DVWR in the spring for various reasons. Their round tails are dark on top and white underneath resembling a cotton ball and their large ears radiate body heat, cooling them during the hot summer months.

The young Pronghorn Antelope is growing fast.  

A cat raided a rabbit’s nest.  Hopefully this 9 day old cottontail, with eyes still closed, will grow strong & then when old enough be returned to the wild.  

The orphaned young are receiving great care at DVWR.  A Kestrel, 2 Copper’s Hawks and baby bunnies are newest arrivals.  Please remember to make a donation to DVWR for raptor food!  

Aside from the more familiar sparrows, ducks, owls, & hawks, a Eared Grebe is currently in residence.

Seen in the daytime more often than other owls, it was a brief stay for this Short-eared Owl.