Recovery & Releases at DVWR
An open neck wound on the grebe is healing nicely.

Before flight, the hawk chatted with Evelyn.



An open neck wound on the grebe is healing nicely.

Before flight, the hawk chatted with Evelyn.



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.
Even with the end of nesting season, important rehabilitation work continues at DVWR. Click on the title above to see pictures of the three latest releases!
Deemed healthy and old enough the mother goose and her youngsters were released!