Lynn's Journal
August 23 - August 29
An Eventful Week at BMW
We had special company this past week. Ken and Kirsti Strandberg visited from Portland. Kirsti is BMW’s Treasurer and a very accomplished photographer. Ken is multi-talented as well, especially regarding technology and construction. He brought cameras to experiment with in the new display pens and helped …
August 16 - August 22
Thank You & Goodbye
Last week we said goodbye to intern Tina and wished her well as she prepares to return to school at Yale. Tina worked very hard for more than two months caring for injured birds and feeding countless babies.
Welcome Back Adrian
Adrian interned at BMW in April and May. …
Aug 9 - Aug 15
It's Still Hot!!!
The last of the nestling hawks admitted the end of June during the unprecedented heat wave have been released. Of the 136 nestling hawks admitted, 82 Cooper’s Hawks and 21 Swainson’s Hawks were successfully released. The Cooper’s Hawks were released from BMW’s Tri-Cities center. …
Aug 2 - Aug 8
Unintended Consequences
We all love that the lights and our many electronic devices come on at the flip of a switch, but perhaps we should consider the cost to birds of that convenience. Newer construction projects require power lines to be buried, but many of us live where power poles and lines run along every road. …
July 26 - Aug 1
The Week in Review - Some Interesting/Challenging Cases
American Robin 21-593 was found in Richland, WA. The Robin acts like a normal baby Robin who is just starting to get the idea he can eat food on his own (especially blueberries!) but he has deformed toes on both feet.
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