Four Barn Owls Return Home
Four young Barn Owls that had received care at DVWR were deemed healthy and old enough to be released at various locations around the Fallon area.
Owls are nocturnal so their release took place at night.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Red-shouldered Hawk
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.
Release season…
After months of constant care they successfully took their leave.
Pronghorn Release!
The orphaned pronghorn fawn that came in early summer was released in good habitat. .