Lynn's Journal
July 22 - July 28
Sincere Thanks to the Wildlife Charitable Trust
Our sincere thanks to the Wildlife Charitable Trust for awarding Blue Mountain Wildlife a $10,000 grant to be used for operating expenses. We are very grateful for the Trust’s generous and ongoing support.
What an Assortment: 26 Admissions, 15 Species
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July 15 - July 21
The Progression of Young Raptors Continues
Great Horned Owls are generally the first baby raptors admitted to BMW in the spring, quickly followed by Western Screech Owls. Then come American Kestrels and Red-tailed Hawks. Now we are seeing young Cooper’s Hawks and Swainson’s Hawks. …
July 8 - July14
Another Week of Long Days and Short Nights
Admissions this week included 8 owls, 6 hawks, an Osprey an American Kestrel and 8 non-raptors. Many were extremely emaciated fledglings, a trend that seems to be increasing this year. A notable exception was the fledgling Barn Owl who tried to go for a swim in the Tucannon River. …
July 1 - July 7
Another Busy Week
The majority of intakes this time of year tend to be nestlings and fledglings. The past week was no exception. Admissions included 17 raptors and 10 non-raptors. We rarely admit Bullocks Orioles, but have admitted three nestlings/fledglings this year. …
