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 becoming fully feathered and quickly demonstrating skills to survive, Benson was released into the wild.
Law Enforcement helped shuttle an orphaned owl from Battle Mountain. LE also happened to be transporting someone and by the time the trio arrived the owl had a name, Benson! Ride sharing is a good thing! Coordinated through FlyAway Bird Rescue in Silver Springs, who then transferred the owl to Dayton Valley Wildlife Reststop. Benson…
Even with the end of nesting season, important rehabilitation work continues at DVWR. Click on the title above to see pictures of the three latest releases!
Red-shouldered hawks are becoming more common in our area.
