Lynn's Journal
March 21 - March 27
The Week in Review
Thankfully, it was a very quiet week with just one admission, a Great Horned Owl that had serious damage to both of its elbows. The owl would never have been able to fly and was euthanized.
Bald Eagle Patriot in his New Home
Before being moved into his new mew, we brought Patriot inside for a physical exam, blood work and radiographs. …
March 14 - March 20
The Week in Review
It was a week that exemplified how humans can negatively impact the natural world. There were collisions with cars, windows and a wind turbine, a cat attack, an electrocution, three gunshot birds and a lead poisoned bald eagle. A Western Screech Owl survived a collision with either a car or window and a Mourning Dove survived an encounter with a hawk and window. …
March 7 - March 13
The Week in Review
There were just three new admissions this past week: two Bald Eagles and a House Finch. The eagles both had multiple fractures and could not be saved. The finch flew into a window, but seems to be making a good recovery. The week ended on a bright note with a visit by local home school students and parents.
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February 28 - March 6
Snowy Owl Release
State and federal wildlife regulations are based on a 180 day time frame. Birds are to be evaluated, rehabilitated and have a final disposition (released, euthanized or transferred to an education permit) within 180 days of admission. The majority of the time that is an adequate time frame. …
