This time of year babies of various species are brought to DVWR for care.   Two Great Horned Owls recently arrived and received excellent prognosis. Once they achieve a certain level of growth and demonstrate hunting abilities they will be returned to the wild.

Hopefully just a quick rest at DVWRS for this raptor.

 An observant resident notified the Fallon office of Department of Wildlife the hawk was on the ground unable to fly.  Not seen as frequently as other hawks, it is good news the Red-shouldered Hawk is expected a quick recovery.

After arriving quite famished from migration and unable to fly, the Egret regained good health under Evelyn’s specialized care and was then released to a beneficial habitat.

Beautiful Golden Eagle from the Eureka area is doing very well after a truck windshield strike.

 Spotted Owl from Northern Nevada is also on the mend.

An open neck wound on the grebe is healing nicely.

Before flight, the hawk chatted with Evelyn.

A second hawk on release landed  on truck roof to survey the area before taking flight .

A Great Horned Owl is recovering  from                  being caught on barbed-wire fence.

One of the many first aid procedures recently at DVWR included Evelyn skillfully removing a fishhook caught in the throat of a cormorant.  A release was then in order.  Evelyn kept the beak secure at waters edge as they can quickly defensively jab with their beak.  The cormorant was returned to its habitat and happily took to the water.

Spring brings new life to DVWR.

Photo of rescued baby Great Horned Owl

at just a few days old and then 10 days later

looking well-fed and growing!

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After a very specialized treatment plan, the eagle recovered and was transported

for release.   The eagle flew to a large cottonwood tree looked around for about twenty minutes

then took off for parts unknown.

After months of constant care they successfully took their leave.