Swainson’s Hawk is making a good recovery

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.

  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.

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

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