The mighty takes flight.
After a very specialized treatment plan, the eagle recovered and was transported
for release. The eagle flew to a large cottonwood tree looked around for about twenty minutes
then took off for parts unknown.


After a very specialized treatment plan, the eagle recovered and was transported
for release. The eagle flew to a large cottonwood tree looked around for about twenty minutes
then took off for parts unknown.


In case you wanted to know, a group of rabbits are called a “fluffle.” Individual baby bunnies are called “kits.”There are lots of kits here.
For six weeks DVWR continued to take in hundreds of shorebirds suffering from the botulism outbreak at Carson Lake in Churchill County. All hands were on deck for the monumental task of caring for the new arrivals. Additional space was needed so a new flight pen was constructed under Mike’s direction, Evelyn trained volunteers to…
After months and months of care and learning to hunt for themselves numerous owls were released back into the wild.
While at DVWR this baby owl will be fed a specialized diet to strengthen bones.
A cat raided a rabbit’s nest. Hopefully this 9 day old cottontail, with eyes still closed, will grow strong & then when old enough be returned to the wild.
The orphaned young are receiving great care at DVWR. A Kestrel, 2 Copper’s Hawks and baby bunnies are newest arrivals. Please remember to make a donation to DVWR for raptor food!