Lynn's Journal
June 24 - June 30
What A Week!!!
One of the first birds admitted this past week was Great Horned Owl 19-258. The young owl was confiscated from an individual who acquired her when she still had an egg tooth. He had put poorly fitting jesses on the owl in a misguided at attempt to make her a falconry bird. …
June 17 - June 23
The Week that Was...
It was a week filled with long days and short nights. There were 19 admissions, 13 raptors and 6 non-raptors. They ranged in size from a tiny adult House Wren and hatchling Killdeer to a starving Bald Eagle.
Killdeer 19-244
This hatchling Killdeer was separated from its family in Touchet, Washington. …
June 10 - June 16
Its Hot
Summer won't officially be here for a few more days, but it's already hot. We have the over-head sprinklers hooked up to cool off the outside birds. These two young eagles, a bald on the left and a golden on the right, are contemplating a dip in their bath pan.
…June 3 - June 9
Thank You Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
WDFW has awarded Blue Mountain Wildlife a $21,000 grant for the 2019 -2021 Biennium. Grant funds will be used to purchase raptor food, lead test kits and raptor medications. We are very appreciative of the generous financial support from WDFW.
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May 27 - June 2
Darryl and Darrel - Oops!
After 17 years, Turkey Vultures Darrel and Darryl each laid an egg! We had recently noticed the two were uncharacteristically grumpy with each other. Now we know why! I guess we should have named them Darlene and Darleen.
The New Cages are in Constant Use
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