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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Amid the COVID 19 (coronavirus) pandemic, Dayton Valley Wildlife Reststop is accepting injured and orphaned wildlife. Please read this special notice regarding our policies during this time.
The safety of our staff, volunteers, and community is essential. This policy includes all members of the general public as well as rescuers. If you find an orphaned or injured animal in need of help, please call Dayton Valley Wildlife Reststop 775-246-0470. We will discuss safe drop off protocols with you by phone. Our priority is to keep our animal care team healthy and safe so they can continue to focus on caring for our residents. Please do not come to the center. You may get an answering machine but your call will be returned.
If you find injured or orphaned wildlife please place it in a box away from pets and children. Please have an adult make the call as care instructions will be given. You will need to help arrange transport for the bird or mammal. We appreciate your cooperation and support at this time!
The mighty takes flight.
October 7, 2019 by ·
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.
Release season…
August 27, 2019 by ·
After months of constant care they successfully took their leave.
Baby in the house.
July 19, 2019 by ·
This baby hawk is receiving care at DVWR. Growing strong day by day.
From the Big to the Very Small
June 4, 2019 by ·
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.
A baby and way more babies…
May 16, 2019 by ·
A Great Horned Owl baby is at DVWR along with some very young jackrabbits.
All are doing well.
High wind survivor
May 2, 2019 by ·
This baby Great Horned Owl is recovering at DVWR after being blown out of the
nest during a storm and sustaining an eye injury. Prognosis very good!
It’s Getting Busy……
March 4, 2019 by ·
The release of a Great Horned Owl and Red-tailed Hawk have kicked off the season. New arrivals included a Screech Owl & Golden Eagle and a rabbit all are receiving the best care.
Fly Away!
October 10, 2018 by ·
A good Samaritan brought in a Red-tail Hawk found standing by the side of the road. Evelyn determined the injuries, which luckily were minor. The raptor then did a quick recovery at DVWR and released into the Nevada sky!
Emergency Shorebird Care
October 9, 2018 by ·
For six weeks DVWR continued to take in hundreds of shorebirds suffering from the botulism outbreak at Carson Lake in Churchill County. All hands were on deck for the monumental task of caring for the new arrivals. Additional space was needed so a new flight pen was constructed under Mike’s direction, Evelyn trained volunteers to assist with the immediate hydration & then feeding needs. With this specialized care many of the birds showed signs of recovery, gained strength and were on their feet! Many thanks to the onsite feeding volunteers, those who drove 120 miles roundtrip from Fallon to Dayton Valley Wildlife Reststop bringing the suffering birds in for care, and those who coordinated and sent donations for feeding supplies. When Evelyn determined the birds were strong enough, they were released in different wetland areas well away from Carson Lake.
