Baby Season!

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

  Recovered from its injuries, this Sandhill crane was released in wetlands area from which it came.

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.

Red-shouldered hawks are becoming more common in our area.  

After arriving quite famished from migration and unable to fly, the Egret regained good health under Evelyn’s specialized care and was then released to a beneficial habitat.