Sandhilll Crane

  A baby Great Horned Owl is receiving care at DVWR along with the bunnies.

Three early hatch Red-tailed Hawk nestlings were blown from nest and brought to DVWR.

Aside from the more familiar sparrows, ducks, owls, & hawks, a Eared Grebe is currently in residence.

A bit of history on the raptor — Peregrine Falcons were nearly wiped out from pesticide poisoning in eastern North America during the middle of the 20th century, the Peregrine made a come back through the captive breeding efforts of professional falconers.