Red-tail Hawks & Golden Eagle Release

The fawn was brought to DVWR by Nevada Department of Wildlife game warden. Separated from its mother during the fire and saved by firefighters, the fawn will be cared for at DVWR until old enough for release.

This Cooper’s Hawk nestling is growing in size and appetite!

An open neck wound on the grebe is healing nicely. Before flight, the hawk chatted with Evelyn.

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.