Lots happening at DVWR

  Recovered from its injuries, this Sandhill crane was released in wetlands area from which it came.

A Great Horned Owl baby is at DVWR along with some very young jackrabbits. All are doing well.  

An open neck wound on the grebe is healing nicely. Before flight, the hawk chatted with Evelyn.

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.

This Cooper’s Hawk nestling is growing in size and appetite!