Red-tailed Hawk 18-036
We don’t know how this hawk was injured, other than he crashed into something, injuring his back and shoulder. He is able to use his feet and legs, but cannot stand. He is much more alert after three days of supportive care and is eating cut up food. Hopefully he will continue to improve.
Western Screech Owls 18-040 and 18-041
These little guys fell out of their nest. They seem to be uninjured and are eating well. The plan is to reunite them with mom and at least one other sibling. The nest tree appears to be dead, at least there aren't any growing branches. We will add some perches/branches to the tree in order to give the owlets some places to “branch” rather than falling to the ground. Our first option is always reuniting families whenever possible.
Barn Owl 18-042
The nest tree containing this tiny Barn Owl’s nest was in danger of falling and damaging property. The tree was cut down. An adult owl was able to fly away, but the owlet’s siblings did not survive. It is nearly a week old. Its eyes are beginning to open. The remnants of the white egg tooth are visible on the tip of its beak. It will join the 30-some other baby Barn Owls at BMW’s Tri-Cities center. The oldest baby Barn Owls are in a nest box. They will be fledgling in two or three weeks.
Red-tailed Hawk 18-043
This hawk didn’t have a chance. She was electrocuted. Most of the obvious damage was to her right side. The electricity appears to have excited through the lower right leg and foot. The entire leg was damaged beyond repair and she was euthanized.
