Author: daytonvalleywildlifereststop

Beautiful Golden Eagle from the Eureka area is doing very well after a truck windshield strike.

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

One of the many first aid procedures recently at DVWR included Evelyn skillfully removing a fishhook caught in the throat of a cormorant.  A release was then in order.  Evelyn kept the beak secure at waters edge as they can quickly defensively jab with their beak.  The cormorant was returned to its habitat and happily…

Spring brings new life to DVWR. Photo of rescued baby Great Horned Owl at just a few days old and then 10 days later looking well-fed and growing!

After a very specialized treatment plan, the eagle recovered and was transported for release.   The eagle flew to a large cottonwood tree looked around for about twenty minutes then took off for parts unknown.  

After months of constant care they successfully took their leave.

This baby hawk is receiving care at DVWR. Growing strong day by day.

Injured in a collision with a semi-truck  this Golden Eagle appears to be making a good comeback. Great horned owl babies are growing fast  and although not readily seen in the image a young hummingbird is the smallest guest at DVWR.  

A Great Horned Owl baby is at DVWR along with some very young jackrabbits. All are doing well.