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.
Injured in a collision with a semi-truck this Golden Eagle appears to be making a good comeback. Great horned owl babies are growing fast and although not readily seen in the image a young hummingbird is the smallest guest at DVWR.
After months and months of care and learning to hunt for themselves numerous owls were released back into the wild.
Recovered from its injuries, this Sandhill crane was released in wetlands area from which it came.
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!
Evelyn placed a splint on the leg of this young jackrabbit to facilitate the healing process. Prognosis is excellent.