The Week that Was...
It was a week filled with long days and short nights. There were 19 admissions, 13 raptors and 6 non-raptors. They ranged in size from a tiny adult House Wren and hatchling Killdeer to a starving Bald Eagle.
Killdeer 19-244
This hatchling Killdeer was separated from its family in Touchet, Washington. Fortunately, it has developed quite a taste for blood worms and meal worms.
American Kestrel 19-245
We are not sure how this Kestrel broke her leg, but she is tolerating the splint well and is eating cut up mice out of a small dish.
Western Screech Owl 19-246
19-246 was the first of three Western Screech Owls admitted this week. Like the Kestrel, he has a good appetite and is tolerating the splint.
Bald Eagle 19-247
19-247 was found south of John Day, Oregon in an extremely emaciated condition. She had fractures in the left major and minor metacarpals. She had likely been on the ground, starving for more than a month. Sadly, she died two days after admission.
Great Gray Owl 19-251
19-251 was found in the mountains above Weston, Oregon standing along the side of the road. He had fractures the right metacarpals, the result of being hit by a car. The prognosis for a complete recovery is guarded, but we are trying.
