4-H Camp at Camp Wooten
Puget Sound Energy sponsored BMW’s participation in 4-H Camp at Camp Wooten in the Blue Mountains near Pomeroy, WA. The theme was Live Like A Raptor. Campers learned what a raptor is and then played two games that helped them understand the challenges raptors face during migration and when hunters use lead ammunition. Our new stickers bring home the message: Hunt Lead Free
Three Young Red-tailed Hawks Released
The hack box door was opened and three hawks had all “fledged” by the end of the day. Food is being placed on two platforms near the box until the hawks have perfected their hunting skills and are able to catch their own food. This method of raising young raptors mimics the care they would have received from their parents.
Three California Ground Squirrels Released
Seven weeks ago three California Ground Squirrels became homeless when their nest was flooded.
On Friday they were released. Below is the last squirrel to venture forth...
New Admission Center
Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care to native wildlife. The new Admission Center will allow an increased level of biosecurity, ensuring the safety of both patients, ambassador birds and staff. Wildlife can be admitted, examined and quarantined for 5 days in the new addition once the interiors of the buildings are finished and equipment installed. August 1 is the target completion date.
