An “EGG-citing time”
For safety reasons, the power company removed a Red-tailed Hawk Nest and quickly brought it Evelyn. Two hatched in good health!



For safety reasons, the power company removed a Red-tailed Hawk Nest and quickly brought it Evelyn. Two hatched in good health!



After becoming fully feathered and quickly demonstrating skills to survive, Benson was released into the wild.
Many baby Desert Cottontails are brought to DVWR in the spring for various reasons. Their round tails are dark on top and white underneath resembling a cotton ball and their large ears radiate body heat, cooling them during the hot summer months.
After a return to health at DVWR, this Red-tailed Hawk made a quick exit!
Aside from the more familiar sparrows, ducks, owls, & hawks, a Eared Grebe is currently in residence.