EVR

This Swenson’s Hawk has an injured leg but making a remarkable recovery.

A bit of history on the raptor — Peregrine Falcons were nearly wiped out from pesticide poisoning in eastern North America during the middle of the 20th century, the Peregrine made a come back through the captive breeding efforts of professional falconers.

  A baby Great Horned Owl is receiving care at DVWR along with the bunnies.

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

This time of year babies of various species are brought to DVWR for care.   Two Great Horned Owls recently arrived and received excellent prognosis. Once they achieve a certain level of growth and demonstrate hunting abilities they will be returned to the wild.