Short-eared Owl

Seen in the daytime more often than other owls, it was a brief stay for this Short-eared Owl.

Seen in the daytime more often than other owls, it was a brief stay for this Short-eared Owl.
This baby hawk is receiving care at DVWR. Growing strong day by day.
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.
Beautiful Golden Eagle from the Eureka area is doing very well after a truck windshield strike.
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.