Turkey Vulture

While at DVWR this baby owl will be fed a specialized diet to strengthen bones.

   A group of Great Horned Owls ranging in age from 3 to 7 weeks are receiving care.                                                     

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.  

This 10 day old Great Horned Owl baby has just opened his eyes and his first look is of himself.  Young owls bond quickly with the caregiver.  This is not helpful because they must learn to be a wild owl & hunt for themselves. To prevent bonding with humans, we sometimes place a mirror in front of them so they can…