Great Horned Owls increasing in size!

This orphaned 8-day-old baby sparrow is one of many birds that are receiving care especially during this time of year. At this stage the chicks are extremely fragile, must have an external heat source and are fed very frequently. They are kept in incubators with make shift nests sometimes created by just using the toe of a sock. 

Seen in the daytime more often than other owls, it was a brief stay for this Short-eared Owl.

After a return to health at DVWR, this Red-tailed Hawk made a quick exit!  

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.

This Sandhill Crane is receiving care at DVWR