Lynn's Journal
October 24 - October 30
The Week in Review
We are still having gorgeous fall days with highs in the 60’s and no frosts to date. We were pleased to welcome guests from Umpqua Wildlife who brought a Great Horned Owl that needed a space to over-winter while she grows back feathers on her right wing.
…October 17 - October 23
The Week in Review
I can’t remember the last time we had just one admission in a week, but that was the occasion last week. An adult Merlin was found along a road near Milton-Freewater with an injured left wing. The small falcon had been struck by a vehicle and was unable to fly. …
October 10 - October 16
Great Gray Owl 22-387
We rarely admit Great Gray Owls. They live in the forest and don’t often encounter humans. Unfortunately this young female was struck by a vehicle near Joseph, OR resulting in multiple fractures in her right wing. It was heart-breaking to realize that euthanasia was the most humane option.
…October 3 - October 9
New Benches for the Education Building
Tristan Repko delivered four Leopold Benches he built for Blue Mountain Wildlife as his Eagle Scout project. The benches are designed so you can sit on them either direction. If you face forward, you have a nice back rest. …
September 26 - October 2
Golden Eagle Road Trip
Two Golden Eagles admitted in 2021 are at their new home with The Zuni Nation in New Mexico. Golden Eagle 21-515 was struck by a vehicle near Mattawa , WA on the Fourth of July. He is non-releasable as a result of the head trauma he received during the collision.
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