The Week In Review
It was another fairly slow week as we inch toward spring. The Benton City Center admitted an adult Barn Owl from Yakima that appears to have been in a collision. It has no apparent fractures, but is unable to fly. Hopefully tincture of time is all that is needed for a full recovery.
A Fourth Barn Owl Egg Hatched
There are now 4 baby Barn Owls at the Benton City Center. Barn Owls are in a separate family from other owls. They look rather prehistoric without feathers!
There were two admissions at the Pendleton Center
A Northern Flicker was mauled by a dog and died of its injuries before we could examine it. A Western Screech Owl was found inside a house, stuck to a sticky trap. After multiple baths with Dawn Dish Soap and time in an incubator to dry off, the owl was acting like a typical feisty owl with a good appetite. It is now outside in a flight pen and should be ready for release soon.
Its Looking Like Spring?!!!
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