Sandhilll Crane

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

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.

Three early hatch Red-tailed Hawk nestlings were blown from nest and brought to DVWR.