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

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

So named it is said because one of the calls it makes sounds like a saw being sharpened on a wet stone. The Northern Saw-whet is looking good!
Wing wrapped to help heal.
A Great Horned Owl baby is at DVWR along with some very young jackrabbits. All are doing well.
The many young Great Horned Owls that are receiving care at Dayton Valley Wildlife Reststop are growing fast. Great Horned Owls have a sturdy digestive system. They sometimes digest their prey whole and later regurgitate pellets that contain unwanted parts.
While at DVWR this baby owl will be fed a specialized diet to strengthen bones.