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Blown from the Nest

Bydaytonvalleywildlifereststop May 8, 2024May 8, 2024

High winds brought this young Great Horned Owl to the ground. Now at DVWR, the youngster will receive proper nutrients. After developing needed hunting skills the Great Horned Owl will be released.

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Newest arrival at DVWR

Bydaytonvalleywildlifereststop January 10, 2018October 28, 2023

Great Horned Owl

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Benson of Battle Mountain

Bydaytonvalleywildlifereststop March 7, 2026March 7, 2026

Law Enforcement helped shuttle an orphaned young owl from Battle Mountain. LE also happened to be transporting someone and by the time the trio arrived the owl had a name, Benson! Ride sharing is a good thing! Coordinated through FlyAway Bird Rescue in Silver Springs, who then transferred the owl to Dayton Valley Wildlife Reststop….

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Red-shouldered Hawk

Bydaytonvalleywildlifereststop January 12, 2022October 28, 2023

Hopefully just a quick rest at DVWRS for this raptor. An observant resident notified the Fallon office of Department of Wildlife the hawk was on the ground unable to fly. Not seen as frequently as other hawks, it is good news the Red-shouldered Hawk is expected a quick recovery.