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Recovery & Release at DVWR

September 2, 2020 by daytonvalleywildlifereststop ·

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

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Back in the water after a painful situation.

July 31, 2020 by daytonvalleywildlifereststop ·

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 […]

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Baby Great Horned Owl

April 8, 2020 by daytonvalleywildlifereststop ·

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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The mighty takes flight.

October 7, 2019 by daytonvalleywildlifereststop ·

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.  

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Release season…

August 27, 2019 by daytonvalleywildlifereststop ·

After months of constant care they successfully took their leave.

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Baby in the house.

July 19, 2019 by daytonvalleywildlifereststop ·

This baby hawk is receiving care at DVWR. Growing strong day by day.

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From the Big to the Very Small

June 4, 2019 by daytonvalleywildlifereststop ·

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.  

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A baby and way more babies…

May 16, 2019 by daytonvalleywildlifereststop ·

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

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High wind survivor

May 2, 2019 by daytonvalleywildlifereststop ·

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!

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It’s Getting Busy……

March 4, 2019 by daytonvalleywildlifereststop ·

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.  

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